20g High LED?

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

Hey everyone. What is a recommended fixture for a 20g high (16 inches tall) tank? I am trying to spend under $200, but I am struggling to find one that will work. Thanks in advance!

Reefing Madness · Feb 5, 2014

Reef Breeders Value Unit

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

Thanks! I have looked at the unit. What do you think about the ebay LEDs. Will full spectrum vs blue/white make a difference?

EW_Fish · Feb 5, 2014

They do sometimes break but simple fixes. Mine hasn't broke yet but people say the dimmers go out
Dimmable 165W LED Aquarium Grow Light Full Spectrum Fishtank Reef Coral LPS SPS | eBay

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

Does it work well though? Should I go with full spectrum or blue/white.

EW_Fish · Feb 5, 2014

Depends on the color you like. Yes it works well. I don't have that exact one but I have one made from the same company. I have a 120w on a 30''x20''x14 tank. It hangs about 24'' from the top of the tank to get a better spread on the tank

Reefing Madness · Feb 5, 2014

The unit he linked is ok, they use Epistar LEDs, although not great they will suffice. I like the ones that are a bit higher in price, but they at least use the same LEDs as Reef Breeders. BridgeLux LEDs
120W LED Aquarium Lighting Full Spectrum Coral Reef Growing Moonlight Fixture | eBay

EW_Fish · Feb 5, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
The unit he linked is ok, they use Epistar LEDs, although not great they will suffice. I like the ones that are a bit higher in price, but they at least use the same LEDs as Reef Breeders. BridgeLux LEDs
120W LED Aquarium Lighting Full Spectrum Coral Reef Growing Moonlight Fixture | eBay

+1 I agree

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

I only want to grow LPS. Will the epistar difference matter?
So the full spectrum doesn't provide wave lengths that are needed? Some places say they work better, some say they work worse, so I am pretty lost there.

EW_Fish · Feb 5, 2014

The cheaper one will work. Wavelengths About Corals Ingredients for Good Coral Growth and Color Light

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

I'm sorry, I still don't seem to understand. Would you recommend the full spectrum?

Reefing Madness · Feb 5, 2014

Both those units are full spectrum LEDs

EW_Fish · Feb 5, 2014

Pretty much says corals from different depths of the ocean recieve different amounts of wavelenghts.

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

Yeah I know they are both full spectrum but there is a blue/white model that is cheaper too. So to determine which is better I need to see what depth the corals I want to grow, grow in when in the wild?

EW_Fish · Feb 5, 2014

I wouldn't worry about all that. the blue white work just as good

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

Ok, people say different things about growth so.

Reefing Madness · Feb 5, 2014

The growth is the same, but man the colors with the other unit is AMAZING!

macscale · Feb 5, 2014

Which unit? I heard the full spectrum is really purple.

TJ's Reef · Feb 5, 2014

For a $169 shipped you can have a full/broad spectrum fixture from Reef Radiance model DM-155e that uses BridgeLux emitters. I just received mine and being a big proponent of full spectrum LED's this is a very impressive/quality fixture for $169. Link is below or just search through Sponsor Forum here.

http://reefradiance.com/dm-155e.html

Cheers, Todd