Best leds for a large 6' reef ??

lsingh · 06/28/2013, 01:06 PM

Leds being not so cheap a we have so many out here ...I called ecotech the other day and they said I need six of the pros and we are taking about over 5gs...

I not looking to spend that much ...
Please gve your experience of which one seems to the best bang of the bucks ..
My tank is 72x33x26 mixed reef with large clams Sps lps softies carpet and bta..

Donkeykong · 06/28/2013, 01:15 PM

You could do 3 Maxspect Razor and run them front to back. Even if you had to run 4 that still around 2 grand compared to 5 grand. But they cant be interconnected, so you would have to program each one, but that would be very difficult. Leds get expensive especially on those big systems.

scuzy · 06/28/2013, 01:17 PM

I use 3 maxspect razor covers the whole 6 foot.

E Rosewater · 06/28/2013, 01:42 PM

DIY under 1000.

jlanger · 06/28/2013, 01:45 PM

Take a look at the Vertex Illumina LED fixtures.
You can get by with a 5ft SR 360 for about $3500 that would cover the 6ft tank.
Great software and the fixtures are upgradable for more options.

I really like my 3ft SR 260 over my 4ft 120gal.

ReefRockerLive · 06/28/2013, 02:07 PM

Three GHL Mitras would easily cover that size tank. Easy setup and super reliable.

RazorRC · 06/28/2013, 02:14 PM

3 Radions would work for 6', that's what I'm using.

sirreal63 · 06/28/2013, 03:14 PM

The 33" front to back (depth) is why they are suggesting 6 Pro's. I would forget anything but the Mitras, 3 would do the job nicely.

RazorRC · 06/28/2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sirreal63

The 33" front to back (depth) is why they are suggesting 6 Pro's. I would forget anything but the Mitras, 3 would do the job nicely.

The Radion Pro covers about 30", personally I would go with 3.

asid61 · 06/28/2013, 06:32 PM

Pro's are very expensive. OP would need to spend something like $2400 to light his tank. Photons are just as good, if not better, IMO.

And you only need 2 Photon 36s to light your tank. Or 3 photon 24s.

sirreal63 · 06/28/2013, 06:45 PM

The Pro will cover 30" if you are ok with zero par at 30" or are willing to hang it high enough to get more spread and can live wit the light spill.

RazorRC · 06/28/2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asid61

Pro's are very expensive. OP would need to spend something like $2400 to light his tank. Photons are just as good, if not better, IMO.

And you only need 2 Photon 36s to light your tank. Or 3 photon 24s.

Yes they are up there, but going bigger also increases your costs in other areas. I'm not sure what the OP's budget is, but IMO spending 2 grand plus on LED's for a 6' tank isn't out of line.

FiremanReese · 06/29/2013, 09:57 AM

I'm using orephek dif 30 for 2 years, 2 16000kand 1blue dif, had good results happy sps , no noise. The only problem with my tank is center brace.
Specs say 36" x 36" coverage I believe it.
Tank is 48 x 48 x 24
Wanting 6 ft tank in future and I will buy one more blue pendant and be done.

asid61 · 06/29/2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RazorRC

Yes they are up there, but going bigger also increases your costs in other areas. I'm not sure what the OP's budget is, but IMO spending 2 grand plus on LED's for a 6' tank isn't out of line.

What do you mean by going bigger? Reefbreeders won't increase your cost anywhere, and OP will save a grand at least.

atreis · 06/29/2013, 11:48 AM

Consider 3 Maxspect Razors. They're good lights.

DavidinGA · 06/29/2013, 12:21 PM

Reefbreeders is the best bang for buck option, period.

Bugcrusher · 06/29/2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by E Rosewater

DIY under 1000.

DID THIS ON MY 150 GALLON TANK, 80- 3 WATTERS IN RB, CW FOR ~$350. Works better and lasts longer tha that store bought stuff.

pjwperth · 07/11/2013, 02:17 PM

I have just ordered 3 of the photon 24s for my 6x3x2

Sonicboom · 07/12/2013, 12:34 PM

Love my AI Hydras

plasma327 · 07/12/2013, 12:47 PM

I suggest Rapid Dimable Onyx fixtures. 3 would cover your tank and be under $1000.00!!!!! I use them and they are Fantastic!!!

MstgKillr · 07/12/2013, 01:18 PM

What about 4 of the 72" buildmyled.com fixtures?

View Poll Results: Best leds
Reef breeders photon controllable x3	15	55.56%
Ecoexotic 100 watts pendants x3	1	3.70%
Orpkek 120watts pendants x3	3	11.11%
Ai Vegas x 3	8	29.63%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

06/28/2013, 01:06 PM	#1
lsingh Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 324	Best leds for a large 6' reef ?? Leds being not so cheap a we have so many out here ...I called ecotech the other day and they said I need six of the pros and we are taking about over 5gs... I not looking to spend that much ... Please gve your experience of which one seems to the best bang of the bucks .. My tank is 72x33x26 mixed reef with large clams Sps lps softies carpet and bta.. Last edited by lsingh; 06/28/2013 at 01:11 PM.

06/28/2013, 01:45 PM	#5
jlanger Get busy living... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Richmond, WI Posts: 406	Take a look at the Vertex Illumina LED fixtures. You can get by with a 5ft SR 360 for about $3500 that would cover the 6ft tank. Great software and the fixtures are upgradable for more options. I really like my 3ft SR 260 over my 4ft 120gal. __________________ -JASON 120gal (48x24x24) Mixed Reef Custom Arts and Crafts Stand and Canopy http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2266751 Current Tank Info: 120gal Mixed Reef; Custom Arts and Crafts Stand and Canopy; EcoTech Radion XR30w PRO LED fixtures (2); Custom 40B Sump; Water Blaster HY-5000 Return Pump; Reef Octopus Diablo XS 160 Skimmer; Apex Controller; Vortech Powerheads

06/28/2013, 02:07 PM	#6
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	Three GHL Mitras would easily cover that size tank. Easy setup and super reliable. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

06/28/2013, 02:14 PM	#7
RazorRC Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 36	3 Radions would work for 6', that's what I'm using. __________________ 180g reef w 90g sump 3 - EcoTech Radion XR30w G2, 2 - MP40w ES Vertex Alpha 250 & Puratek 100 RO/DI Speedwave DC-2640 return, 3 - Fluval E300 heaters

06/28/2013, 01:15 PM	#2
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	You could do 3 Maxspect Razor and run them front to back. Even if you had to run 4 that still around 2 grand compared to 5 grand. But they cant be interconnected, so you would have to program each one, but that would be very difficult. Leds get expensive especially on those big systems.

06/28/2013, 01:17 PM	#3
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I use 3 maxspect razor covers the whole 6 foot.

06/28/2013, 01:42 PM	#4
E Rosewater Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 846	DIY under 1000.

06/28/2013, 03:14 PM	#8
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	The 33" front to back (depth) is why they are suggesting 6 Pro's. I would forget anything but the Mitras, 3 would do the job nicely. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/28/2013, 06:32 PM	#10
asid61 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 1,111	Pro's are very expensive. OP would need to spend something like $2400 to light his tank. Photons are just as good, if not better, IMO. And you only need 2 Photon 36s to light your tank. Or 3 photon 24s.

06/28/2013, 06:45 PM	#11
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	The Pro will cover 30" if you are ok with zero par at 30" or are willing to hang it high enough to get more spread and can live wit the light spill. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/29/2013, 09:57 AM	#13
FiremanReese Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Flowood Mississippi Posts: 11	I'm using orephek dif 30 for 2 years, 2 16000kand 1blue dif, had good results happy sps , no noise. The only problem with my tank is center brace. Specs say 36" x 36" coverage I believe it. Tank is 48 x 48 x 24 Wanting 6 ft tank in future and I will buy one more blue pendant and be done. __________________ 120 gal. 60 lbs. live rock , 3" DSB , EV-180 Skimmer , 9 watt turbo twist UV, Pan World 100PX 1270 GPH , 25 gal. sump. , ATO , RO/DI 60 GPD 30 Gal. ATO , Carbon& GFO, 20gal. Long QT 3- 30 DIF orphek led(2 14k & 1-royal blue) Current Tank Info: 120 gal. , Ev-180 skimmer , 30 gal. sump.

06/29/2013, 11:48 AM	#15
atreis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yellow Springs, OH Posts: 942	Consider 3 Maxspect Razors. They're good lights. __________________ reef tank up since 8/2009. Previous tank up since 4/2004, taken down in 2007. Current Tank Info: custom 100g reef, custom sump

06/29/2013, 12:21 PM	#16
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	Reefbreeders is the best bang for buck option, period. __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

07/11/2013, 02:17 PM	#18
pjwperth Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth W.A Posts: 276	I have just ordered 3 of the photon 24s for my 6x3x2 __________________ Don't ask if your not willing to hear the advice from others Current Tank Info: new tank about to set-up my largest so far 72x36x24 wife's idea go large or don't do it

07/12/2013, 12:34 PM	#19
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	Love my AI Hydras __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

07/12/2013, 12:47 PM	#20
plasma327 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 304	I suggest Rapid Dimable Onyx fixtures. 3 would cover your tank and be under $1000.00!!!!! I use them and they are Fantastic!!!

07/12/2013, 01:18 PM	#21
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	Buildmyled.com What about 4 of the 72" buildmyled.com fixtures?