Lighting my frag tank with LEDs

solitude127 · 07/15/2010, 03:46 PM

I want to make my current fuge into my frag tank. The fuge is in under my stand and heat will be an issue. From what I've read, LEDs emit the least amount of heat compared to MH and T5s. The fuge is basically a 15" cube. What do you think my LED options are w/o breaking the bank. I don't mind DIY either.
TIA

FreakonaReef · 07/15/2010, 04:45 PM

Buy the ECORAY 60

mike_cmu04 · 07/15/2010, 07:38 PM

A diy 12 led light will light that tank enough to keep anything.

HomeSlizzice · 07/15/2010, 10:22 PM

Check out Ecoxotic's products, I am a fan of their stuff.

solitude127 · 07/16/2010, 09:28 AM

Would this be enough?
http://www.reefledlights.com/led-kits/deluxe-led-kits/

Qtip760 · 07/22/2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreakonaReef

Buy the ECORAY 60

The ecoray good? Thinking about it for a 18" rimless cube

jtl2 · 07/23/2010, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude127

Would this be enough?
http://www.reefledlights.com/led-kits/deluxe-led-kits/

Not a bad deal looks like everything for a DIY.

John

peiloy3196 · 07/23/2010, 05:32 AM

Tagging along as I am thinking of doing the same thing.

Captain Squid · 09/29/2010, 12:13 PM

Just purchased 3 Ecoray 60D LEDS lights for my new tank due in this weekend.
Seems that the PAR ratings are very good and the spread is, according to a NOT so LFS, better than adverstised at 24 square inches. I plan on centering first one then centering remaining two in the open spaces to left and right. If 24 Sq inch is true that would give me the 72' x 24" coverage I need for my 72 x 24 x 24 tank ( 180 gal ). $1000.00 for the 3 lights. If they work out well, I will become a distributor for them and offer a group rate here.

cardiffgiant · 09/29/2010, 12:24 PM

I picked up an Evil par38 LED bulb to light my 10g frag tank. That's worked out very nicely as a low cost option (both in terms of electric used and being able to use a standard incandescent fixture).

07/15/2010, 03:46 PM	#1
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Lighting my frag tank with LEDs I want to make my current fuge into my frag tank. The fuge is in under my stand and heat will be an issue. From what I've read, LEDs emit the least amount of heat compared to MH and T5s. The fuge is basically a 15" cube. What do you think my LED options are w/o breaking the bank. I don't mind DIY either. TIA __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

07/15/2010, 10:22 PM	#4
HomeSlizzice Angelfish/Wrasse Nut! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 921	Check out Ecoxotic's products, I am a fan of their stuff. __________________ Baby, I'm like that item on the top shelf that you just can't reach. Current Tank Info: 24 Gallon Aqaupod, and wanting an upgrade

07/16/2010, 09:28 AM	#5
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Would this be enough? http://www.reefledlights.com/led-kits/deluxe-led-kits/ __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

07/23/2010, 05:32 AM	#8
peiloy3196 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Trinidad, W.I. Posts: 599	Tagging along as I am thinking of doing the same thing. __________________ "Do, or do not. There is no 'try.'" -- Jedi Master Yoda Tank: 230 Gal , 75 Gal Sump with Refuge, 3X250W MH, 4X54W T5, MP60QD's, SRO XP5000 Skimmer, Octopus Calcium Reactor, 1.5 HP Chiller, Apex. Current Tank Info: 250 Gallon Reef

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07/15/2010, 04:45 PM	#2
FreakonaReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N. Las Vegas, NV Posts: 176	Buy the ECORAY 60

07/15/2010, 07:38 PM	#3
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	A diy 12 led light will light that tank enough to keep anything.

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Captain Squid Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North East Pennsylvannia Posts: 127	Just purchased 3 Ecoray 60D LEDS lights for my new tank due in this weekend. Seems that the PAR ratings are very good and the spread is, according to a NOT so LFS, better than adverstised at 24 square inches. I plan on centering first one then centering remaining two in the open spaces to left and right. If 24 Sq inch is true that would give me the 72' x 24" coverage I need for my 72 x 24 x 24 tank ( 180 gal ). $1000.00 for the 3 lights. If they work out well, I will become a distributor for them and offer a group rate here.

09/29/2010, 12:24 PM	#10
cardiffgiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,455	I picked up an Evil par38 LED bulb to light my 10g frag tank. That's worked out very nicely as a low cost option (both in terms of electric used and being able to use a standard incandescent fixture).