Light question

daveM100 · 06/16/2015, 08:28 AM

Is this a good led light system for a 96x24x24 mixed reef? http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...900583243.html

If not, can I get some recommendations that will not break the bank. Thanks in advance guys.

nuxx · 06/16/2015, 11:58 AM

If you're going the cheap Chinese LED route, look up:
"165W Dimmable LED Full Specturm"

Used the same fixture with just blues and whites on our old tank for years, worked great. The new fixtures have red, green, yellow, etc...

Ordered one to supplement our Build My LED fuge light. Should get her tomorrow.

daveM100 · 06/16/2015, 02:42 PM

Thx Peter, I had looked at those also. I have 2 kessil 360's and just can't afford 2 more at this time so maybe 2 of these along with the kessils would work for now. So many other things I need to upgrade. I know lights are one of the most important so hopeful won't be to long before I can get what I really want.

nuxx · 06/16/2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by daveM100

Thx Peter, I had looked at those also. I have 2 kessil 360's and just can't afford 2 more at this time so maybe 2 of these along with the kessils would work for now. So many other things I need to upgrade. I know lights are one of the most important so hopeful won't be to long before I can get what I really want.

I know what you mean, running 4 A360WEs right now. Need two more at least.

Just other things I need to get running right first

daveM100 · 06/16/2015, 03:28 PM

Still have a ways to go at least so I can save a bit of money. Have to re-seal this beast and let it cure for a few weeks.

nuxx · 06/16/2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by daveM100

Still have a ways to go at least so I can save a bit of money. Have to re-seal this beast and let it cure for a few weeks.

Going kind of cheap on our frag tank for lighting since it's a shallow tank... shhhhh....

daveM100 · 06/16/2015, 04:06 PM

Hehe, as long as it works, grows and keeps corals healthy, I see no problem with saving money.

ericarenee · 06/16/2015, 07:13 PM

I talk to a guy on Google plus who has these lights over i think a 125 . His corals are amazing.. How long it will last well who knows. I still using mh and t5 actinic

daveM100 · 06/16/2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ericarenee

I talk to a guy on Google plus who has these lights over i think a 125 . His corals are amazing.. How long it will last well who knows. I still using mh and t5 actinic

Cool thx for the info ericarenee. I'm going to go with them for the time being and see how it goes.

06/16/2015, 08:28 AM	#1
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	Light question Is this a good led light system for a 96x24x24 mixed reef? http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...900583243.html If not, can I get some recommendations that will not break the bank. Thanks in advance guys.

06/16/2015, 11:58 AM	#2
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	If you're going the cheap Chinese LED route, look up: "165W Dimmable LED Full Specturm" Used the same fixture with just blues and whites on our old tank for years, worked great. The new fixtures have red, green, yellow, etc... Ordered one to supplement our Build My LED fuge light. Should get her tomorrow. __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

06/16/2015, 02:42 PM	#3
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	Thx Peter, I had looked at those also. I have 2 kessil 360's and just can't afford 2 more at this time so maybe 2 of these along with the kessils would work for now. So many other things I need to upgrade. I know lights are one of the most important so hopeful won't be to long before I can get what I really want.

06/16/2015, 03:28 PM	#5
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	Still have a ways to go at least so I can save a bit of money. Have to re-seal this beast and let it cure for a few weeks.

06/16/2015, 04:06 PM	#7
daveM100 What? Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 403	Hehe, as long as it works, grows and keeps corals healthy, I see no problem with saving money.

06/16/2015, 07:13 PM	#8
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	I talk to a guy on Google plus who has these lights over i think a 125 . His corals are amazing.. How long it will last well who knows. I still using mh and t5 actinic