ATi PM to LED

[alpine75]

I have had my tank setup for about 3 years with FOWLR. When I setup the tank I purchased a ATI powermodule 8 x 54. Now I want to start the reef thing. So I am thinking about going LED. Saving some money on energy costs would help. Would I save enough money for it to make sense? Also since I would need all new bulbs I can apply that money towards the light( and not have to buy new lights in the future.)
I am looking at 3 different fixtures. The Radion G2 or Pro and the AI Vega. Budget being 2k or less. I would plan on selling the ATI. What would be a good asking price for the ATI on the used market?
For the people who have switched from the ATI to LED – are you happy you did it, do the corals look as good or better? Any feed back would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[rutz81]

IMO, corals look better under t5. It really is preference though. LED's can be done very well, but, you already own the best T5 light available.

 

[KatyEnochs]

What corals are you planning on keeping? I switched over to LEDs, hated it, switched back to t-5s and then a year later tried LEDs again (was really wanting to like them)... And this time I LOVED them. As soon as I have something better than my phone to type on, I will give you my full experience in detail of what I liked versus didn't like.

 

[alpine75]

mixed reef. I have two islands setup in the tank. One will be LPS and the other SPS.

 

[Karsseboom]

Get the new ATI powermodule with leds....

 

[mfinn]

I switched from ATI 6 x 24 watt Sunpower fixture to a gen 1 Radion and I love it. Corals never looked better.
You will need 2 Radions

 

[KatyEnochs]

I advise getting reef breeders LEDs and save yourself a thousand dollars! They are amazing, controllable, full spectrum, and par values that rival any of the other brands mentioned here.


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