Help selecting LED Units

vai6921 · 12/24/2012, 12:19 PM

I have a 90g reef and mostly soft and lps. Would like to someday get sps but for now not taking that route. I currently have the following for lights.

The leds I have are from Aquastyle.

40x RB
18x 10k
18x 5k
2x Red
2x UV

All @ 100 and also have 2x t5 48" bulbs. 1 is 10k and the other actinic.

Now the thing is that these leds are split between 2 heatsinks. The heatsinks are 4in x 15in since they were originally on a 10g and a 20g tank. I just transfered them over to the 90 but now the light does not cover the back of the tank so I have to use the t5s.

I want to get either a diy or if it's better or similar price a prebuilt led unit.

I saw some AISol, Radion, and those Razors but so confused on which units to get. I have a really crappy picture of the tank below which shows you how much light is being produced at 100% from the leds and t5.

That canopy is open on the top so I would prefer to hang the lights straight into the canopy(unless someone has a better suggestion)?

So, let's say i want to stay near the $1k range. Also, I want to have a bluer color or a color that will make my corals pop but also be sufficient to grow sps should I choose.

I know this is a lot (or not) to ask for but is there any unit that can do this?

Being able to program the units would be a plus.

Thanks in advance!

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nanoreefer1000 · 12/24/2012, 12:54 PM

2 20 inch Razors

YoungREEFA · 12/24/2012, 12:59 PM

the 10 k whites are killing you! if the fixture has those, its not a good fixture(usually) neutral white and warm white provide suitable spectrum. 660nm helps growth, uv and violet also beneficial.

nanoreefer1000 · 12/24/2012, 01:38 PM

Not uv, only TV (405-430nm)
Also get a diy fixture that uses better leds. Aquastyle IIRC aren't even real Bridgelux.

vai6921 · 12/26/2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanoreefer1000

2 20 inch Razors

Hmm, how about the Onyx that is about to be released by RapidLed or is the Razor the best out of the AiSol, Radions, and DIY/Onyx?

vai6921 · 12/31/2012, 01:42 PM

Anyone?

E Rosewater · 12/31/2012, 02:34 PM

I just built a Steve's LED light, it's been over the tank for about a week now, I am very pleased with the color and brightness. This is over a 155 bowfront and was well under 1K.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2249184

E Rosewater · 12/31/2012, 02:37 PM

Subscribed

flyfisher2 · 12/31/2012, 02:40 PM

Just received our Razors today for our new 180. Will let you know how they look once installed

vai6921 · 01/01/2013, 08:57 PM

which Razors did you get? Can you put some pictures up please?

Also, are we able to swap out the leds in the Razor and the New Radions?

12/24/2012, 12:19 PM	#1
vai6921 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 283	Help selecting LED Units I have a 90g reef and mostly soft and lps. Would like to someday get sps but for now not taking that route. I currently have the following for lights. The leds I have are from Aquastyle. 40x RB 18x 10k 18x 5k 2x Red 2x UV All @ 100 and also have 2x t5 48" bulbs. 1 is 10k and the other actinic. Now the thing is that these leds are split between 2 heatsinks. The heatsinks are 4in x 15in since they were originally on a 10g and a 20g tank. I just transfered them over to the 90 but now the light does not cover the back of the tank so I have to use the t5s. I want to get either a diy or if it's better or similar price a prebuilt led unit. I saw some AISol, Radion, and those Razors but so confused on which units to get. I have a really crappy picture of the tank below which shows you how much light is being produced at 100% from the leds and t5. That canopy is open on the top so I would prefer to hang the lights straight into the canopy(unless someone has a better suggestion)? So, let's say i want to stay near the $1k range. Also, I want to have a bluer color or a color that will make my corals pop but also be sufficient to grow sps should I choose. I know this is a lot (or not) to ask for but is there any unit that can do this? Being able to program the units would be a plus. Thanks in advance! [IMG][/IMG]

12/24/2012, 12:54 PM	#2
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	2 20 inch Razors __________________ 6 gallon reef

12/24/2012, 01:38 PM	#4
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	Not uv, only TV (405-430nm) Also get a diy fixture that uses better leds. Aquastyle IIRC aren't even real Bridgelux. __________________ 6 gallon reef

12/24/2012, 12:59 PM	#3
YoungREEFA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 895	the 10 k whites are killing you! if the fixture has those, its not a good fixture(usually) neutral white and warm white provide suitable spectrum. 660nm helps growth, uv and violet also beneficial.

12/31/2012, 01:42 PM	#6
vai6921 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 283	Anyone?

12/31/2012, 02:34 PM	#7
E Rosewater Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 846	I just built a Steve's LED light, it's been over the tank for about a week now, I am very pleased with the color and brightness. This is over a 155 bowfront and was well under 1K. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2249184

12/31/2012, 02:37 PM	#8
E Rosewater Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 846	Subscribed

12/31/2012, 02:40 PM	#9
flyfisher2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 65	Just received our Razors today for our new 180. Will let you know how they look once installed

01/01/2013, 08:57 PM	#10
vai6921 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 283	which Razors did you get? Can you put some pictures up please? Also, are we able to swap out the leds in the Razor and the New Radions?