LED lighting for a Nano Reef Tank

Reeferz412 · 10/09/2011, 05:14 PM

I am considering changing my 150w halide to some sort of LED setup. I have a 20 gallon high and would like to accomodate both SPS and LPS. So basically anything I desire. I was looking into the stunner led strips but im not sure how many I would need, or if there is something better out there. I want my corals to pop and show their colors but and recieve ample lighting, equivalent to my halide. I am not a DIY guy either, I am not good with wiring and what not. I got scared reading some threads about people not having much success and rather use these for supplementary purposes. Anyone want to provide their 2 cents on this and throw some recommendations? Past thread links are good too, if anyone has. Thanks

Fig · 10/09/2011, 05:37 PM

http://www.kessil.com/products/a150_...rium_light.php

Reeferz412 · 10/09/2011, 05:41 PM

I saw this but this is a fairly new product, no? Anyone have this lighting on their tanks? Im really not sure what is the difference between an LED cannon and the strips.

SurfnFish · 10/09/2011, 06:29 PM

Par 38 bulb from rapid led. You would need two.

Reeferz412 · 10/09/2011, 06:36 PM

Thanks guys I will EXTENSIVELY look into both of the products you mentioned. Any other suggestions are welcome, I am not transitioning until I am 100% confident.

ptr13 · 10/09/2011, 08:08 PM

reefledlights with crees,soderless fixture,xpg and xpe combo to give it a 14 to 20k look.

andrenym00 · 10/09/2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptr13

reefledlights with crees,soderless fixture,xpg and xpe combo to give it a 14 to 20k look.

What is a 14k to 20k look?

VaderWS6 · 10/09/2011, 09:17 PM

Definitely go with this PAR38 lamp

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=698

I have one over my 25 gallon cube and its great. He even sent me free 60 degree optics to replace the standard 40 degree optics. I have a 14k PAR30 over my 12 gallon long from boostled.com, and it has more of a purple look to it. nanotuners.com PAR38 is definitely brighter.

10/09/2011, 05:14 PM	#1
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	LED lighting for a Nano Reef Tank I am considering changing my 150w halide to some sort of LED setup. I have a 20 gallon high and would like to accomodate both SPS and LPS. So basically anything I desire. I was looking into the stunner led strips but im not sure how many I would need, or if there is something better out there. I want my corals to pop and show their colors but and recieve ample lighting, equivalent to my halide. I am not a DIY guy either, I am not good with wiring and what not. I got scared reading some threads about people not having much success and rather use these for supplementary purposes. Anyone want to provide their 2 cents on this and throw some recommendations? Past thread links are good too, if anyone has. Thanks

10/09/2011, 06:29 PM	#4
SurfnFish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California Posts: 676	Par 38 bulb from rapid led. You would need two. __________________ 17x17x10 Shallow Cube. RapidLED Par38 with 60* optics, AC modified for fuge, CPR BakPak w/Maxi jet 1200. Clown w/ LTA, Zoas and Softies. Current Tank Info: 17x17x10 Shallow Cube

10/09/2011, 09:17 PM	#8
VaderWS6 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,644	Definitely go with this PAR38 lamp http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=698 I have one over my 25 gallon cube and its great. He even sent me free 60 degree optics to replace the standard 40 degree optics. I have a 14k PAR30 over my 12 gallon long from boostled.com, and it has more of a purple look to it. nanotuners.com PAR38 is definitely brighter. __________________ 2001 black T/A WS6~M6 ASC#6979 331rwhp/348rwtq Mods: !CAGS, Pro 5.0, TSP lid, BGRA, Raptor shift light, Strange 4.10 gears, Strano springs, SLP Bilstein shocks, GMMG exhaust Current Tank Info: Main reef:75 gallon w/ 2 250watt Radium 20k run on a PFO dual 250watt HQI ballast w/Lumenbright mini reflectors. 4 110watt VHO actinics for dawn/dusk,Geo kalkreactor,Litermeter 3,Xtreme 160 skimmer,2 Vortech mp40w's

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10/09/2011, 05:37 PM	#2
Fig Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 817	http://www.kessil.com/products/a150_...rium_light.php

10/09/2011, 05:41 PM	#3
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I saw this but this is a fairly new product, no? Anyone have this lighting on their tanks? Im really not sure what is the difference between an LED cannon and the strips.

10/09/2011, 06:36 PM	#5
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	Thanks guys I will EXTENSIVELY look into both of the products you mentioned. Any other suggestions are welcome, I am not transitioning until I am 100% confident.

10/09/2011, 08:08 PM	#6
ptr13 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bolingbrook Posts: 2,276	reefledlights with crees,soderless fixture,xpg and xpe combo to give it a 14 to 20k look.