sparksmichael84
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Would 2 300watt led be too much for a 48” 55gallon?
Too much wattage?
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mdb_talon
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Agree with this. Most modern led can run at minimal intensity. Other factor is a 300w led will likely be running at nowhere near 300w even if set at 100%. Often at all channels 100% it may be half or less than that output.
Sometimes an advertised 300w led light isn't even 300w rated. One on Amazon claims to be a 300w led reef light. It uses 338 half watt LEDs. Does not take a math major to figure out that's not 300w even if they do run at 100%. In reality I bet that light for example may be running at 50-100w at max.
Guess I am saying if you want an answer of any value then need to list the lights or all anyone can do is guess
GARRIGA
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Running LEDs at a lower wattage will extend longevity and produce less heat. Can always go down but up has a limit and that 55 might one day become a 120 and then a 300 and you know how this goes...
