Led?

Reef keeper · Oct 25, 2011

Just wondering what is the best LED fixture and how many would i need for a 180 29" tall, by 28" wide by 51" long

pumarjr · Oct 25, 2011

You will get a mixed bag of results with this question.

Reef keeper · Oct 25, 2011

ReefLEDLights · Oct 25, 2011

pumarjr said:
You will get a mixed bag of results with this question.

Yes very true.

Here is a link that may help. Its DIY focus but should help when considering a Cree LED Fixture. LED My TANK! ReefLEDLights | LED Aquarium Lighting ReefLEDLights | LED Aquarium Lighting

When you consider a light consider its Spectrum, Efficiency and Thermal Management.

Lots of other options like Optics and LED type are also very important.

Bill

pmrossetti · Oct 26, 2011

price no object? Radion, 1 for every 2x2 area. no optics 0 par at 30". 800d each,w hanging kit

bag for buck, AI, 1 for every 2x2 area. choice of 40d or 70d optics for deeper or wider spread. about 400d each.

budget, Apollo Reef led see website

diy, reefledlights, great products service, great solderless kits

imho.

Reef keeper · Oct 26, 2011

Well i it has the overflow the middle of the tank but more towards the back like centered but a foot from the back glass so i was just thing about lighting the front were most of the corals will be focused

ReeferDave · Oct 26, 2011

I have evolution lighting....about to order the new dimmable ones....your best bang for your buck....pm reefkoi

Reef keeper · Oct 26, 2011

i have had my eye on them and the AI

nixer · Oct 26, 2011

AI are great looking, but they charge a hefty premium for it

LeoLionFish · Oct 26, 2011

Check out Kessil LEDs. You can see video of them on YouTube. I have 3 on a 4' 120g tank. They are AWESOME!!! Great shimmer and come in 3 temps, 10k, 15k, and 20k. Great light and very modern look!

RaysReef · Oct 29, 2011

LeoLionFish said:
Check out Kessil LEDs. You can see video of them on YouTube. I have 3 on a 4' 120g tank. They are AWESOME!!! Great shimmer and come in 3 temps, 10k, 15k, and 20k. Great light and very modern look!

I agree they are great and sleek fixtures but I can't see myself use them as a "Main" light for your size tank. IMO anything over a 40G size tank, I would use these Kessils as "Supplements" in conjunction with T5 or MH to make your corals pop more. They just don't do as well when a tank is 24" deep

EpicWin · Oct 29, 2011

I've got a par meter and have tested evolution Ai and max spect units. Ai are by far the most power.almost triple the par of the mazarra at 17 inches under water. Evolution are great on a budget. And max spect should keep their over priced unit in china

. Hope that helped