Lighting for a 40B

Denzil · 09/10/2012, 09:02 AM

Hi everyone, I was looking at getting LED lighting for my new 40B build and was wondering if the Kessil A350W would be sufficient. Are there other alternatives that work just as well? I'm trying to stick with only LED's.

My long-term plan for my tank is to have a handful of fish along with a mixed reef. I'll also have a 20L fuge-sump that I'll be building that will need lighting as well.

Thanks in advance!

zachfishman · 09/10/2012, 03:37 PM

I saw a pic of a Kessil running on a 36" tank; the spread wasn't enough and the sides where way too dark. You'd be better of running maybe two AI Vegas.

uf_gators · 09/10/2012, 04:55 PM

Get 2 of these. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1347317749.580958.jpg

exterminatank · 09/10/2012, 05:33 PM

Evergrow D120 rocks for the money... Proven results.

Mike

Spiider · 09/10/2012, 06:50 PM

I've got a Maxspect Razor 27 inch 16k on mine...really nice, clean look too.

They haven't been out long though so...we have no track record for their reliability or effectiveness although the spectrum is good according to their literature.

Denzil · 09/11/2012, 12:36 AM

I just found out about the AquaStyle lights. Those look pretty promising and half the price of the A350W.

zachfishman · 09/11/2012, 07:06 AM

Consider RapidLED for retro, I've heard good things about their products.

Viperboy213 · 09/11/2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exterminatank

Evergrow D120 rocks for the money... Proven results.

Mike

Mike,

Would 1 of these cover a 40B or would you need 2?

kungfukid · 09/11/2012, 11:57 AM

how about cree led

aaronnohren · 09/11/2012, 12:01 PM

I have one Ecotech Radion over my 40b. The sides are a little dark, but it works great for a mixed reef to vary light conditions in a small space.

As with anything in this hobby, you can do just about anything for a price. Maybe you should comment on your budget to narrow down the selection.

roninmagik1 · 09/11/2012, 12:02 PM

I'm interested in the d120 as well, and have a 20 currently and am upgrading to a 40 hopefully one day. i know the d120 would be fine for a 20 gallon, but would like to know if it is good for a 40 breeder too!

also, is $165 a good price?

exterminatank · 09/11/2012, 08:49 PM

One of these boxes would cover a 36" but it would have to hang about at lease 3 inches from what I understand. If right on the glass, you may get some dim areas at the edges. Check out the Chinese led thread on reef central there are tons of people with a great deal of knowledge on there and real life honest testing going on.

Definitely go with the dimmable version though.

Pictures didn't load. I would love to se em...

Mike

Toadally · 09/11/2012, 09:02 PM

Coverage with 2 A150w Kessil's over a 40 mixed breeder.

Video

http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=61f30c29.mp4

09/10/2012, 09:02 AM	#1
Denzil Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 63	Lighting for a 40B Hi everyone, I was looking at getting LED lighting for my new 40B build and was wondering if the Kessil A350W would be sufficient. Are there other alternatives that work just as well? I'm trying to stick with only LED's. My long-term plan for my tank is to have a handful of fish along with a mixed reef. I'll also have a 20L fuge-sump that I'll be building that will need lighting as well. Thanks in advance!

09/10/2012, 03:37 PM	#2
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	I saw a pic of a Kessil running on a 36" tank; the spread wasn't enough and the sides where way too dark. You'd be better of running maybe two AI Vegas. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

09/10/2012, 04:55 PM	#3
uf_gators Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: knoxville,tn. Posts: 183	Get 2 of these. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1347317749.580958.jpg __________________ My 40 Breeder.... Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder

09/11/2012, 07:06 AM	#7
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	Consider RapidLED for retro, I've heard good things about their products. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

09/11/2012, 08:49 PM	#12
exterminatank Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 75	One of these boxes would cover a 36" but it would have to hang about at lease 3 inches from what I understand. If right on the glass, you may get some dim areas at the edges. Check out the Chinese led thread on reef central there are tons of people with a great deal of knowledge on there and real life honest testing going on. Definitely go with the dimmable version though. Pictures didn't load. I would love to se em... Mike Last edited by geo; 09/12/2012 at 05:44 AM.

09/10/2012, 05:33 PM	#4
exterminatank Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 75	Evergrow D120 rocks for the money... Proven results. Mike

09/10/2012, 06:50 PM	#5
Spiider Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 15	I've got a Maxspect Razor 27 inch 16k on mine...really nice, clean look too. They haven't been out long though so...we have no track record for their reliability or effectiveness although the spectrum is good according to their literature.

09/11/2012, 12:36 AM	#6
Denzil Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 63	I just found out about the AquaStyle lights. Those look pretty promising and half the price of the A350W.

09/11/2012, 11:57 AM	#9
kungfukid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 48	how about cree led

09/11/2012, 12:01 PM	#10
aaronnohren Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 89	I have one Ecotech Radion over my 40b. The sides are a little dark, but it works great for a mixed reef to vary light conditions in a small space. As with anything in this hobby, you can do just about anything for a price. Maybe you should comment on your budget to narrow down the selection.

09/11/2012, 12:02 PM	#11
roninmagik1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 259	I'm interested in the d120 as well, and have a 20 currently and am upgrading to a 40 hopefully one day. i know the d120 would be fine for a 20 gallon, but would like to know if it is good for a 40 breeder too! also, is $165 a good price?

09/11/2012, 09:02 PM	#13
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	Coverage with 2 A150w Kessil's over a 40 mixed breeder. Video http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=61f30c29.mp4 __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED