Thoughts on Evolution LED's....

thechad · Apr 30, 2012

Hey guys,
Does anyone have any info on LED's by Evolution? I'm finally going to make the switch from M.H.'s to LEDS!!! I have seen them at Reefapalooza and they seem pretty cool. Trying to keep the cost down for now. So any thoughts or info on these would be greatly appreciated. And if there any other LEDs that you can think of that you have tried or have heard good things about, please let me know about them. By the way, I have a ton of SPS, so keep that in mind. Thanks!!

pumarjr · Apr 30, 2012

Luke is a member here. I'm sure he will chime in. I do not have experience with those fixtures but in general I have had 2 different led fixtures over my tank, both having success with my reef tank. Sps, lps, and others.

cdness · Apr 30, 2012

I have the older style 1w evo 120W light on part of my 125 gallon and I love it. I may end up building my own when I get to that point to go all LED but if I was to purchase, Evo would be the way I'd go.

One thing that sets them off from the rest is their customer service. He tends to answer all questions super quick and handles warrany issues quicker than most others. That is a very big plus in my mind.

FYI my tank is primarily SPS as well.

gar732 · Apr 30, 2012

A lot of people on here have the evo fixtures used and like them. Luke from reef filtration also offers led fixtures. Both have excellent customer service and great warranties. If you do a search you'll probably find more of the info you are looking for.

Reef Breeders · Apr 30, 2012

What are the dimensions of your tank?

reefkoi · Apr 30, 2012

thechad said:
Hey guys,
Does anyone have any info on LED's by Evolution? I'm finally going to make the switch from M.H.'s to LEDS!!! I have seen them at Reefapalooza and they seem pretty cool. Trying to keep the cost down for now. So any thoughts or info on these would be greatly appreciated. And if there any other LEDs that you can think of that you have tried or have heard good things about, please let me know about them. By the way, I have a ton of SPS, so keep that in mind. Thanks!!

Are you coming to the CFM show this coming sunday in fullerton? If so you can see them in person and talk to the guy that designed em

returnofsid · Apr 30, 2012

I have an Evo150 over my 40 breeder and LOVE IT! Eventually, I'm considering another one, over a second 40 and possibly a couple Evo200s over my 200DD. If you do go with an Evo and if you have an open top tank, definitely go with the light rail that Chris designed for the Evos. It's inexpensive, well built and very sleek looking!

thechad · Apr 30, 2012

72" x 24" x 24"

thechad · Apr 30, 2012

Wish I could make it this weekend, but unfortunately I won't be able to. Bummer!! I was thinking of getting 2 of the Evo200's, was gonna start with 1 with my 2-250W M.H.'s to see how I like them and then eventually get the 2nd one. Thats the plan so far.