fishotaku
New Member
Hi,
I am newbie who is developing a 120g reef tank. I want to add easy to care for corals as I progress with the hobby, and maybe even more challenging ones if that goes well. Right now the tank is about 3 months old has fish and about 120 ibs live rock. My LFS has been great and whatever I choose I'll have them order it and install it. Right now, I am using loaner 2 bulb T5 to get started, but want to replace with a LED. I hear and read a lot of conflicting info about LEDs, and it has been hard to find reviews for them that don't have a commercial tie in. I am hoping to get some good advice here.
I'd prefer LED because:
- I like the shimmer
- I like the lower cost of ownership both in terms of build replacement and electrical usage.
My budget is somewhat flexible. I am prepared to spend at least $500 or $600 but could rationalize spending more too.
Two units I have looked at the reefbreeder Photon '48 and on the other end of the universe the giesemann AURORA HYBRID which would be a extreme end of my budget. But like I said I am finding it had to get a lot of recommended options here. (Basically I am leaning towards the Photon because the LFS recommends it, but I wanted to do some diligence which my LFS suggested I do). So here I am.
Thanks in advance.
I am newbie who is developing a 120g reef tank. I want to add easy to care for corals as I progress with the hobby, and maybe even more challenging ones if that goes well. Right now the tank is about 3 months old has fish and about 120 ibs live rock. My LFS has been great and whatever I choose I'll have them order it and install it. Right now, I am using loaner 2 bulb T5 to get started, but want to replace with a LED. I hear and read a lot of conflicting info about LEDs, and it has been hard to find reviews for them that don't have a commercial tie in. I am hoping to get some good advice here.
I'd prefer LED because:
- I like the shimmer
- I like the lower cost of ownership both in terms of build replacement and electrical usage.
My budget is somewhat flexible. I am prepared to spend at least $500 or $600 but could rationalize spending more too.
Two units I have looked at the reefbreeder Photon '48 and on the other end of the universe the giesemann AURORA HYBRID which would be a extreme end of my budget. But like I said I am finding it had to get a lot of recommended options here. (Basically I am leaning towards the Photon because the LFS recommends it, but I wanted to do some diligence which my LFS suggested I do). So here I am.
Thanks in advance.
At these prices!! The more you buy the lower the price!
