Changing ligth

Melchiah · 11/09/2011, 01:14 PM

Hello everybody.

My tank have 166 gals and i'm currently using 2 HQI 250w coralvue 14000k + 2 x T5 54w Aqua Medic ocean blue. It's a mix tank with sps, lps and some zoos. Since the lamps are about one year old i'm thinking in replacing them. However another option is also change the lighting system with a LED system. What LED system do you recomend for this tank??

thanx

rtparty · 11/09/2011, 01:51 PM

Ecotech Radions or Ecoxotic Panorama PRO fixtures.

Melchiah · 11/09/2011, 02:24 PM

and with what kind of specs (power, color, etc...)?

rc407092 · 11/09/2011, 04:34 PM

although i haven't personally seen them in action, it seems like the radion led fixture has it going on. if you wanted a cheaper led setup, that is still quality, i'd recommend the ai sol.

rtparty · 11/09/2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melchiah

and with what kind of specs (power, color, etc...)?

Depends on your dimensions. The new Panorama fixture will come in 18 and 24" from what I have seen. I've also seen rumors that there will be larger fixtures as well.

Melchiah · 11/09/2011, 04:48 PM

I'm currently using 500w of hqi with 14.000 k and more 108 w of T5. How much power should I install and with what fixtures if I decide to change to a LED system?

rtparty · 11/09/2011, 04:52 PM

It isn't that simple. Sounds like you have a 48" tank so you would need 2 Radions or 2 of the 24" Panorama fixtures.

Melchiah · 11/09/2011, 05:32 PM

My tank have 59.06'' x 27.56 '' . So if I want to change to a LED system, for example to a panorama system i should choose 2 x 23.4 ''? I still have many doubts, like for example how many time will the LEDs work without need for replacement?

aaron7405 · 11/09/2011, 05:46 PM

One a big aspec of your question is the $$$$ you want to invest on a led fixture. how much are you talking? there are a lot of options out there than will be good choises, but will all came to how much are you willing to spend. lets are rated for 50000hrs depend on the led type than you lamp has

Melchiah · 11/09/2011, 06:00 PM

Well I don't want to spend much more than $1500- 2000... But by my calculations I can pay it in 3 years by the savings in the electric bill... and if this is true I can pay a little more... but no more than $2500....

aaron7405 · 11/09/2011, 06:13 PM

would you like to be a modular ? or a complete set up?

Melchiah · 11/09/2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron7405

would you like to be a modular ? or a complete set up?

Well... I have no idea but... if it would be a modular isn't it better for future upgrades?

rtparty · 11/09/2011, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melchiah

Well... I have no idea but... if it would be a modular isn't it better for future upgrades?

Yes. That is where I really like the Ecoxotic stuff. Their new fixtures are totally modular so future upgrades are a breeze.

Melchiah · 11/10/2011, 09:10 AM

I'm been looking also the DIY options but I'm still a bit confused. I searched the forum for "DIY" posts but I could'nt find one that explained to me how a LED systems works, what are the need electronic pieces to put the systems to work. Can you post any link to a good site to explain this kind of light system?

aaron7405 · 11/10/2011, 10:00 AM

here is a link to a store
and they have kits allready set up with everithing you need to build a led lamp, also
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...its/Categories

Also here are the instructions of 1 of there kits so you can look at the complex and the partsyou need to set up a lamp

http://www.vinnymarini.com/pictures/...%20Oveview.pdf

But if stetic matters and you do not have a cannopy I would go for a brand lamp

My best chose would be on this order

-Aquaillumination
-Ecotech

I rteally love the -Vertex Illumina but is not modular.

Melchiah · 11/22/2011, 02:11 PM

Hi all!

After some research I'm thinking in this DIY fixture:

3 x (12 x Leds pro-light of 5W white with 10000K) - 150 cm
3 x (12 x Leds pro-light of 5W royal blue with 445nm-460nm) - 150 cm

every led have a 45º lens.

What do you think??

Melchiah · 11/22/2011, 06:01 PM

So?? No opinion? Will it be enought to keep my corals?

11/09/2011, 01:14 PM	#1
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	Changing ligth Hello everybody. My tank have 166 gals and i'm currently using 2 HQI 250w coralvue 14000k + 2 x T5 54w Aqua Medic ocean blue. It's a mix tank with sps, lps and some zoos. Since the lamps are about one year old i'm thinking in replacing them. However another option is also change the lighting system with a LED system. What LED system do you recomend for this tank?? thanx

11/09/2011, 01:51 PM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Ecotech Radions or Ecoxotic Panorama PRO fixtures. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

11/09/2011, 04:52 PM	#7
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	It isn't that simple. Sounds like you have a 48" tank so you would need 2 Radions or 2 of the 24" Panorama fixtures. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

11/09/2011, 05:46 PM	#9
aaron7405 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson & Hermosillo Mexico Posts: 780	One a big aspec of your question is the $$$$ you want to invest on a led fixture. how much are you talking? there are a lot of options out there than will be good choises, but will all came to how much are you willing to spend. lets are rated for 50000hrs depend on the led type than you lamp has __________________ I would like to find this book "Wife & Marine Aquarium: simple guide how to get each other along" Current Tank Info: In process SPS dominant Solana XL67

11/09/2011, 06:13 PM	#11
aaron7405 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson & Hermosillo Mexico Posts: 780	would you like to be a modular ? or a complete set up? __________________ I would like to find this book "Wife & Marine Aquarium: simple guide how to get each other along" Current Tank Info: In process SPS dominant Solana XL67

11/09/2011, 02:24 PM	#3
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	and with what kind of specs (power, color, etc...)?

11/09/2011, 04:34 PM	#4
rc407092 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 59	although i haven't personally seen them in action, it seems like the radion led fixture has it going on. if you wanted a cheaper led setup, that is still quality, i'd recommend the ai sol.

11/09/2011, 04:48 PM	#6
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	I'm currently using 500w of hqi with 14.000 k and more 108 w of T5. How much power should I install and with what fixtures if I decide to change to a LED system?

11/09/2011, 05:32 PM	#8
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	My tank have 59.06'' x 27.56 '' . So if I want to change to a LED system, for example to a panorama system i should choose 2 x 23.4 ''? I still have many doubts, like for example how many time will the LEDs work without need for replacement?

11/09/2011, 06:00 PM	#10
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	Well I don't want to spend much more than $1500- 2000... But by my calculations I can pay it in 3 years by the savings in the electric bill... and if this is true I can pay a little more... but no more than $2500....

11/10/2011, 09:10 AM	#14
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	I'm been looking also the DIY options but I'm still a bit confused. I searched the forum for "DIY" posts but I could'nt find one that explained to me how a LED systems works, what are the need electronic pieces to put the systems to work. Can you post any link to a good site to explain this kind of light system?

11/10/2011, 10:00 AM	#15
aaron7405 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson & Hermosillo Mexico Posts: 780	here is a link to a store and they have kits allready set up with everithing you need to build a led lamp, also http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...its/Categories Also here are the instructions of 1 of there kits so you can look at the complex and the partsyou need to set up a lamp http://www.vinnymarini.com/pictures/...%20Oveview.pdf But if stetic matters and you do not have a cannopy I would go for a brand lamp My best chose would be on this order -Aquaillumination -Ecotech I rteally love the -Vertex Illumina but is not modular. __________________ I would like to find this book "Wife & Marine Aquarium: simple guide how to get each other along" Current Tank Info: In process SPS dominant Solana XL67

11/22/2011, 02:11 PM	#16
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	Hi all! After some research I'm thinking in this DIY fixture: 3 x (12 x Leds pro-light of 5W white with 10000K) - 150 cm 3 x (12 x Leds pro-light of 5W royal blue with 445nm-460nm) - 150 cm every led have a 45º lens. What do you think??

11/22/2011, 06:01 PM	#17
Melchiah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	So?? No opinion? Will it be enought to keep my corals?

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