LEDs for a 120g?

Singlefin · Apr 18, 2013

Looking for a LED setup for my 120g build. 4x2x2' tank. I'll probably need two fixtures. I've done the DIY led setup but the prices of pre made lights have come down and the technology is always getting better. Looking for suggestions. Need to be able to keep clams on the sand. Better to have too much than not enough. Leaning towards AI vegas. Every fixture seems to use cool whites where I've been lead to believe nw or ww are better. Would be nice to be able to change the puck out if they burn out or I want a different color. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Joker79 · Apr 18, 2013

Bump. Wanna know too!!!

Reef Fever · Apr 18, 2013

i have two kessil a350w's over my 4ft tank. I love em! they are actually for sale if interested, I am lookin to buy the new a360w from kessil

Singlefin · Apr 18, 2013

Reef Fever said:
i have two kessil a350w's over my 4ft tank. I love em! they are actually for sale if interested, I am lookin to buy the new a360w from kessil

How do the kessils work out for you as far as growth and color?

mfinn · Apr 18, 2013

Have you considered Radions?
The programming that comes with them is awesome.
After I got my first one ( actually won it in a raffle), I was so impressed I bought 3 more for my 240.
There are cheaper led fixtures, but it's hard to beat the Radions with the software.

Singlefin · Apr 18, 2013

I've read the colors aren't the greatest. They are awesome fixtures and expensive. The software is really good, but do they really have a full spectrum

mfinn · Apr 18, 2013

Singlefin said:
I've read the colors aren't the greatest.

Was that from people that have them? Or people who are trying to bash them?

They are expensive, I can't deny that. But IMO worth it.

mfinn · Apr 18, 2013

If Radions are even up for consideration, checkout the Ecotech website, call them, email them, see what they say about your concerns.

mike007 · Apr 18, 2013

Check out the Orphec Atlantis leds. They are awesome. Orphec.com

jedimasterben · Apr 18, 2013

mfinn said:
If Radions are even up for consideration, checkout the Ecotech website, call them, email them, see what they say about your concerns.

You're kidding, right? You think that they're going to say anything besides 'our lights will give you the best color and the best growth, ever'?

mfinn · Apr 18, 2013

jedimasterben said:
You're kidding, right? You think that they're going to say anything besides 'our lights will give you the best color and the best growth, ever'?

No I'm not.

WVUreefer · Apr 18, 2013

I really like my vega...cloud cover, lunar cycle, 20 channel control...you can change out the pucks..even costumize your own pucks on their web site..

mfinn · Apr 18, 2013

The op had concerns about what leds were in the fixture.
Do you really think they are going to lie?

mfinn · Apr 18, 2013

jedimasterben said:
You're kidding, right? You think that they're going to say anything besides 'our lights will give you the best color and the best growth, ever'?

Did you have a suggestion for the op, or did you just want to bash me for my opinion?

ronnie · Apr 18, 2013

+1 for radions. I love mine!

ferguson2 · Apr 18, 2013

2 reef breeders 24 in on mine and I couldn't be happier.

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Singlefin · Apr 19, 2013

Thanks for the help guys. Not trying to start a feud here. Radions are top dogs for their software and features. Comes with a hefty price tag. You can DIY the same colors for a lot less but not have the controls. Just read where cool whites were not the best choice for white with warm white and neutral/natural whites out there. Don't get me wrong, radions are good, just looking for something a little out of the box with a full spectrum. Thanks.

Singlefin · Apr 19, 2013

ferguson2 said:
2 reef breeders 24 in on mine and I couldn't be happier.

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You running these parallel or perpendicular to your front glass? Does the brace give much shadow?

Reef Fever · Apr 19, 2013

Singlefin said:
How do the kessils work out for you as far as growth and color?

honestly at first the colors looked like CRAP..but once they adjusted they look awesome and the growth is quite good throughout my entire mixed reef. Lots of encrusting going on with my sps rigt now

bigfoot86 · Apr 19, 2013

Before you dish a lot of money out on Radions and the unneccessary features with no benefits (i.e. green leds, storm simulation, etc.) check out the Maxspect Razors. More reasonable and incredible par values. Though if you were wanting to keep clams and/or sps I would go with the 10k versions. Do a little research before you buy.