LED lighting control options for noob.

[jepuskar]

Hello,

I'm looking at starting up a nano and would like to automate as much as possible, including my light cycles.

I guess the simpliest idea would be to find a LED system with two power controls for day/night and hook those up to a timer. $

If I want to simulate sunrise/sunset controlling the intensity of the lights than I'm looking at a Ecotech Radion LED system or the like. $$$

I fully understand money buys you the toys, but just want to make sure that I understand all of my options to automate and then decide what is most important.

I'm looking for confirmation on the above statements and/or products others have used to automate lighting.

Thanks,

J

[ghellin]

My Neptune Apex does great with both my reefs for automation, and the sunrise sunset with my DIY led fixture is awesome!