I have to ask sorry! which led

tencwhiskey · Feb 16, 2014

Alright I know this question is asked over and over and I have done some research but here is what I want and what I got.
I have a 72 gallon bow front. Right now I just some small frags, a hammer, frogspawn some Zoa and a Duncan. I have some cheap fluval marine LEDs. Color is ok but the growth sucks, I'm assuming the light has to have something to do with it.
I want to take the plunge and invest in some quality led. I like the kessils the razor and the radions (although a bit pricey) I would spend the money if I can get some good feedback. I know it's obnoxious question but I don't want to make the wrong 1000 dollar choice. Thanks folks.

mfief · Feb 16, 2014

I have a 16000 k 300w razor. I love it so far I can't give you any real feedback on growth because I have only had it for about 3 weeks now. But many of my zoa frags have new polyps and my acan has a new head as well. I can't say for sure it was the light because I added another hydro 1500 gph pump and I couple of other things at the same time. I have a Duncan that came from a tank that sat for 2 months and it is recovering very fast under this light. The light programs very easy as well. Hope this helps.

tencwhiskey · Feb 16, 2014

Exactly the feedback I'm looking for. Thank you

Bry · Feb 16, 2014

I have the Radion over a 75 Gal and recently bought a Kessil 360WE to compare. The Radion is a very nice light and worth the money, but I prefer the Kessil and will be buying more. I like the colors of my critters better and the shimmer is incredible.

You won't be unhappy with either.

tencwhiskey · Feb 16, 2014

You running just one over the 75?

GHill762 · Feb 16, 2014

I have a reefbreeders and I'm very happy with it.. probably going to be about your best bang for your buck..

Bry · Feb 16, 2014

tencwhiskey said:
You running just one over the 75?

No. I had 2 Radions over the 75. I took one down and replaced it with the Kessil so now I have a Kessil on one half and a Radion on the other so I could watch and compare colors.

Reefing Madness · Feb 16, 2014

GHill762 said:
I have a reefbreeders and I'm very happy with it.. probably going to be about your best bang for your buck..

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veselym · Feb 16, 2014

Reefbreeders makes great LED units and at a great price

tencwhiskey · Feb 16, 2014

Bry, what's is your thought process on the wide versus narrow.
I don't want to by 3 narrows to cover all 48 inches. Since they cover 18 inches each. Or two wides that cover 24 each. Any suggestion on that?
I have not made a decision yet on light yet.

Bry · Feb 16, 2014

The light output on my 360WE is enough that the narrow would only be needed on a really deep tank IMO. I haven't seen or used the narrow, only the wide, but the wide covers half of my 75 easily and I'm running it at approx 60%

tencwhiskey · Feb 16, 2014

Sweet thanks again

Ron Reefman · Feb 16, 2014

Consider a single EverGrow OR-IT2080 with built-in controller. I've had 2 over my 180g full of sps and clams for 14 months. If budget is an issue, the OceanRevive Arctics are great fixtures and very reasonably priced, both the S026 and the T247. I've had 3 S026 fixtures over my frag tanks for 10 months (when they first came out). OceanRevive is a sponsor here and sells both their own OR fixtures and is a distributor for EverGrow as well.

bigfoot86 · Feb 17, 2014

You can't go wrong with the Maxspect Razors, I had them over my 90 gal for almost a year now and my tank has flourished so much and looks amazing since adding them. Sooo easy to program, ramp up/down, and by far the sleekest fixture on the market. Not a bad price either.