Led question

Spssteven · 10/23/2011, 07:56 PM

Just got back from a big reef show and I am setting up a new tank I want to know what the pros and cons of some of these lighting fixtures.
I'm think of going with
Acan lighting 600 series
Or
Ecoxotic
Or
ai
Or
Diy
I know the prices are high on some but I want to know other pros and cons

BryanW · 10/23/2011, 09:28 PM

Not familiar with the others, but I have had AI sol's for 3 months now...8 of them on a 375 sps. I had read after finding this site that some folks were not really happy with their SOL's, but I have had great success with them in just a month with new frags that are growing like crazy. Might have something to do with my high water turnover as well, but I'm really happy with SOL's.

Spssteven · 10/24/2011, 08:15 AM

Ok very good so +1 for ai sols
Any one else?

drunkfish3 · 10/24/2011, 08:55 AM

What size tank? I have seen the Acans and they are nice but pricey, I no a lot off people use the AI's with good results. I though about getting them but decided on ordering Ecotechs instead.

Spssteven · 10/24/2011, 02:46 PM

Tank size hasn't been decided yet

Percula9 · 10/24/2011, 11:43 PM

I just saw the acans at the reefer paloza. I was impressed,but pricey.

Spssteven · 10/24/2011, 11:46 PM

I'm not so much worried about the price I'm more concerned about getting the best product.
The can lighting looked really cool but any one have any experience with them?

patm09 · 10/24/2011, 11:51 PM

AI Sol Blue...I have them on my 34g solana. Awesome look and they can grow corals. If you have any major questions call AI and ask for Justin. He is great, and full of info for these lights.

deepseadan · 10/24/2011, 11:57 PM

I love my ai sol's. I wouldn't go with Ecoxotic, in my personal experience and travels to local fish stores around my house, I've seen tons of their modules with bad leds. Probably 20 plus.

Swanwillow · 10/25/2011, 06:21 AM

Eh, I have an Ecoxotic panorama. Up and running since Feb. Looks fine, runs fine, I like it. Only wish with mine is it was bluer.

TheFishMan65 · 10/25/2011, 10:00 AM

I like the DIY route. A lot have complained about color (and most fixture are getting better), but with BIY you can tweak the color. And it tends to be cheaper.

10/23/2011, 07:56 PM	#1
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	Led question Just got back from a big reef show and I am setting up a new tank I want to know what the pros and cons of some of these lighting fixtures. I'm think of going with Acan lighting 600 series Or Ecoxotic Or ai Or Diy I know the prices are high on some but I want to know other pros and cons __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

10/24/2011, 08:15 AM	#3
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	Ok very good so +1 for ai sols Any one else? __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

10/24/2011, 02:46 PM	#5
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	Tank size hasn't been decided yet __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

10/24/2011, 11:46 PM	#7
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	I'm not so much worried about the price I'm more concerned about getting the best product. The can lighting looked really cool but any one have any experience with them? __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

10/25/2011, 06:21 AM	#10
Swanwillow goby girl Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bemidji MN Posts: 2,025	Eh, I have an Ecoxotic panorama. Up and running since Feb. Looks fine, runs fine, I like it. Only wish with mine is it was bluer. __________________ my advice:walk away. do nothing. til tomorrow. if its still alive, it will hopefully be fine. If you do not see it, do not try to find it. it may be hiding. just LEAVE it alone Current Tank Info: starting over! 125 gallon. Soon to be home to Blackfoot clowns, A. nigripes

10/23/2011, 09:28 PM	#2
BryanW Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 106	Not familiar with the others, but I have had AI sol's for 3 months now...8 of them on a 375 sps. I had read after finding this site that some folks were not really happy with their SOL's, but I have had great success with them in just a month with new frags that are growing like crazy. Might have something to do with my high water turnover as well, but I'm really happy with SOL's.

10/24/2011, 08:55 AM	#4
drunkfish3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farmingdale NY Posts: 194	What size tank? I have seen the Acans and they are nice but pricey, I no a lot off people use the AI's with good results. I though about getting them but decided on ordering Ecotechs instead.

10/24/2011, 11:43 PM	#6
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	I just saw the acans at the reefer paloza. I was impressed,but pricey.

10/24/2011, 11:51 PM	#8
patm09 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 245	AI Sol Blue...I have them on my 34g solana. Awesome look and they can grow corals. If you have any major questions call AI and ask for Justin. He is great, and full of info for these lights.

10/24/2011, 11:57 PM	#9
deepseadan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 292	I love my ai sol's. I wouldn't go with Ecoxotic, in my personal experience and travels to local fish stores around my house, I've seen tons of their modules with bad leds. Probably 20 plus.

10/25/2011, 10:00 AM	#11
TheFishMan65 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,618	I like the DIY route. A lot have complained about color (and most fixture are getting better), but with BIY you can tweak the color. And it tends to be cheaper. __________________ Click my home page for Thread Summaries Current Tank Info: 75 gallon lps and fish