Need help lighting my 40 gallon breeder

Schofa750 · Apr 5, 2013

Anybody have any experience with this 40 gallon breeder LED fixture? They said they're coming out with a dimmable version in the next month or so, but if this will do the job for zoas, softies and maybe a clam or anemone I might just get this one. I'm probably capable of a DIY, but I'd rather spend my time gazing at the tank instead of building lighting. I'm not dead set on LED's, but I do like how they use way less energy and you don't ever really have to change the bulbs. Any input is greatly appreciated as I'm fairly new to the hobby, but have lots of good support from my cousins and a friend who lives right around the corner, not to mention Danny here at Bulldog Reefs in Naples. Thanks in advance!

Davesgt · Apr 5, 2013

Just bought a 36" 6 bulb ati fixture for my 40b build. Check the forum and look at some of the ati setups that are on here, simply amazing! !

Schofa750 · Apr 5, 2013

How does yours look? I just wanna be sure the corners are fairly well lit and I can have some of the easier to keep softies and zoas. And duhh I forgot to post a link in my first post. Was looking at this led setup 40 Gallon Breeder Light - Apollo Reef LED

Schofa750 · Apr 5, 2013

Or this one here reefbreeders I like that this one is dimmable and has more colors in it, but again I'm not sure if it will light up the whole 40b.

solar · Apr 8, 2013

I amin the exact same boat. 40 breeder need lights lol ill be tagging along.

Schofa750 · Apr 9, 2013

Solar, I think I've decided on this one here. Relatively cheap for being all setup and ready to hang, and it's dimmable. My friend has this exact one and it's very nice. reefbreeders

solar · Apr 9, 2013

Schofa750 said:
Solar, I think I've decided on this one here. Relatively cheap for being all setup and ready to hang, and it's dimmable. My friend has this exact one and it's very nice. reefbreeders

Yes I was looking at that one also, but i have emailed logan 3 different times and still have yet to recieve a response.
If customer service is nonexistent I could think about other things that are also. It was a tossup between that one and the photon 24. I think in my case I want to put acros in the sand lol that the value fixture wouldn't be enought.

Schofa750 · Apr 9, 2013

He actually just emailed me back tonight after emailing him a few days to a week ago. Pretty sure he's just busy. My friend just got the same fixture and its very nice. Should light the breeder nicely.

Davesgt · Apr 9, 2013

idk how it looks yet its waiting for bulbs but my other tank has a ati setup and i looks amazing

Schofa750 · Apr 14, 2013

My LEDs from reef breeders should be here this coming week. I'll post pics when I get it hung.

glweek · Apr 20, 2013

just got me a 40b....tagging along

Singlefin · Apr 20, 2013

They are coming out with a new fixture in a couple months. Top of the line Cree bulbs and wireless. $500 for 24" version.

Singlefin · Apr 20, 2013

The supernova.

matty0206 · Apr 20, 2013

I am very happy with my 27" Maxspect Razor on my 40b. Great fixture and very nice looking. Here is a crappy cell phone pic but this is with the lights at about 80%: