LED setup

hagar101 · 08/29/2011, 06:21 PM

Hi! I have a 48"X18"X18", i was thinking of getting 2 of these for some lps, soft and a clam or two. would this support that? thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Cor...ht_4402wt_1186

david pinder · 08/29/2011, 06:42 PM

I have 2 on a 700 gal tank, they are the last lights on in the evening and the coloration of the corals blows me away, so beautiful. Just got 2 more in today for one of my other tanks also 700. Cant tell you they will be enough light but can tell you my corals are staying open while its on.

hagar101 · 08/29/2011, 06:45 PM

hmm :/ even with it being so shallow? im gonna probably put the clams on the aquascape. if not, can i have some reasonably priced suggestions?

ANC · 08/29/2011, 06:51 PM

From my very little experience in this subject....which i have been reading a lot about lately. I would think putting 110 3W LEDs would fry almost anything you would put in the tank. Personally I am a true believer in you're going to get what you pay for and I just would be very skeptical. Here is what I have been reading....

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...light=diy+leds

Very easy to follow and I think if I read it one more time I might feel brave enough to try it myself lol. Hope it helps but I would also wait to hear from some of the more knowledgable people to chime in on the specs. Good luck.

08/29/2011, 06:21 PM	#1
hagar101 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 339	LED setup Hi! I have a 48"X18"X18", i was thinking of getting 2 of these for some lps, soft and a clam or two. would this support that? thanks! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Cor...ht_4402wt_1186 __________________ "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." John F. Kennedy Current Tank Info: Empty 75 gallon tank

08/29/2011, 06:45 PM	#3
hagar101 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 339	hmm :/ even with it being so shallow? im gonna probably put the clams on the aquascape. if not, can i have some reasonably priced suggestions? __________________ "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." John F. Kennedy Current Tank Info: Empty 75 gallon tank

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08/29/2011, 06:42 PM	#2
david pinder Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: houston tx 77316 Posts: 538	I have 2 on a 700 gal tank, they are the last lights on in the evening and the coloration of the corals blows me away, so beautiful. Just got 2 more in today for one of my other tanks also 700. Cant tell you they will be enough light but can tell you my corals are staying open while its on.

08/29/2011, 06:51 PM	#4
ANC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wintersville, OH Posts: 183	From my very little experience in this subject....which i have been reading a lot about lately. I would think putting 110 3W LEDs would fry almost anything you would put in the tank. Personally I am a true believer in you're going to get what you pay for and I just would be very skeptical. Here is what I have been reading.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...light=diy+leds Very easy to follow and I think if I read it one more time I might feel brave enough to try it myself lol. Hope it helps but I would also wait to hear from some of the more knowledgable people to chime in on the specs. Good luck.