Led lighting

numsie · Jul 7, 2012

Are there any "experts" on LED lighting that can answer some questions for me? I am looking into LED as a replacement for my power compacts and its very confusing. Thanks

faisal629 · Jul 7, 2012

whats your question? i can give it a try

numsie · Jul 7, 2012

Mt tank is a 45g 36x23x12 that houses LPS and SPS, will an led fixture like this do well with my tank. I don't undertstand all the LED terms...here is the link
http://mail.aol.com/36478-211/aol-6...As=Topline-180W_3_feet_led_aquarium_light.pdf Thanks

Poseidon · Jul 7, 2012

Your link is broken, requires AOL.

Have you read the LED threads in the lighting forum? What specific questions do you have?

numsie · Jul 7, 2012

I have but maybe I need to read more, my main question is, how do I know what size LED fixture will give me enough light to grow lps and soft corals on or near the bottom of my 23 in deep tank that is 3 feet long and 12 in wide. I guess I am trying to find a fixture that is 1 unit and not 2 because of cost. I posted this link
http://mail.aol.com/36478-211/aol-6/...rium_light.pdf but I don't understand all the information so I don't know if the fixture will work on my set up.

Thanks
David

Rockadile · Jul 7, 2012

link wont work Not signed in to aol.

numsie · Jul 7, 2012

SHENZHEN TOPLINE OPTOELECTRONIC CO.,LTD, try this one, thanks

faisal629 · Jul 9, 2012

there are 84 2W leds with a ratio of 1:1 blue to white, personally i like a 2-3:1 ratio of blue to white so there is more color pop and has a blue tint. it all depends on how much it costs?

Paul C. · Jul 9, 2012

How much are u looking to spend also helps with ur choice

numsie · Jul 9, 2012

I was trying to get it under $400.00 with shipping

Rockadile · Jul 9, 2012

Unless they are dimmable I wouldn't want them personally. LEDs are bright and being able to dim them helps in acclimating your tank to that brightness

Poseidon · Jul 9, 2012

There are lots of options under $400 from known sellers.

Personally, I am going with one of these. The CREE version.

Pappy · Jul 9, 2012

Rockadile said:
Unless they are dimmable I wouldn't want them personally. LEDs are bright and being able to dim them helps in acclimating your tank to that brightness

+1

Mike D "like the beastie boys" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Paul C. · Jul 10, 2012

That kinda limits u to a white/blue fixture with pretty simple on/off switches and no programming ability. I have found that my Radions are a great fixture, however u do pay for a lot of the features that im not really using. Keeping mostly chalices, im running very little white light, more blues, and the intensity of the lights are at 40% power. Probably gunna have to look at Marineland, or like a Skyled fixture. Good luck

Paul C. · Jul 10, 2012

Def gotta be dimmable. Not sure the units the Poseidon is talking about will cover the 36" length of ur tank.. But at 200 bux, guess u could run 2 of them.

numsie · Jul 21, 2012

Well I have decided to order the new maxspect razor r420r 160watt 16000k led light fixture, for the money it seems like a great fixture and from what I have read it will be perfect for my 45g. Hoping to have it with in the next 2 weeks, they are do to ship to the stores on the 27th. I will everyone posted.