Lighting for 125 mixed reef tank

saltwater2999 · 10/10/2013, 08:44 AM

I am planning on building my 125 in the next couple weeks and right now I'm in the lighting plan of my build. I was just wondering who out there uses LEDs for there 125 or any other tank size.
I was looking at maybe getting two reefbreeders photon32 for my tank
Are these any good or should I look elsewhere

thegrun · 10/10/2013, 08:56 AM

I have been very happy with the AquaIllumination Vegas I am running on my tank. Whatever brand you get i would recommend the following:
3 watt minimum emitters
Beyond blue and white emitters be sure you have at least a few deep blue, red and green emitters, they bring out more color in your corals and fish.
Each color is independently dimmable.

Craigdillman · 10/10/2013, 10:16 AM

Im going with Rapid led build for my new 125, I have them on my 30 gallon right now and the growth and color and price is awesome

someotherguy · 10/10/2013, 12:34 PM

I've got 3 AI Sol Blues over my 4 ft tank. Doing really well, but wish I had more colours (red, green, etc) for aesthetic purposes. Next updgrade will be along those lines.

Twistofer · 10/10/2013, 02:05 PM

I like my MaxSpect Mazzara P series.

91Tide · 10/10/2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Twistofer

I like my MaxSpect Mazzara P series.

I have the Maxspect Razor. Easy to use. Plug and play. I looked at the Mazzara P series, but couldn't justify the price for a 65 gallon. The Razor has been great; so, I am sure the Maxspect P series would be great for a larger tank. I run a mixed reef with several sps. They are all thriving.

saltwater2999 · 10/10/2013, 04:22 PM

What's the price of all these units and how many would I need for a standard 125

Dsotto · 10/11/2013, 05:31 PM

I've got 2 160w 16k razors on my 125. Perfect illumination of the tank. So far I'm happy. Standard pricing for them is $509 each.

10/10/2013, 08:44 AM	#1
saltwater2999 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: illinios Posts: 170	Lighting for 125 mixed reef tank I am planning on building my 125 in the next couple weeks and right now I'm in the lighting plan of my build. I was just wondering who out there uses LEDs for there 125 or any other tank size. I was looking at maybe getting two reefbreeders photon32 for my tank Are these any good or should I look elsewhere

10/10/2013, 10:16 AM	#3
Craigdillman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lethbirdge Posts: 487	Im going with Rapid led build for my new 125, I have them on my 30 gallon right now and the growth and color and price is awesome __________________ Current tank---125 gallon mixed reef 60 gallon sump, Reef octopus nw200 skimmer, Rapid LEDs, Maxspec gyre, Mp10s, Fuge, Biweekly 20% WC, QT everything

10/10/2013, 12:34 PM	#4
someotherguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 80	I've got 3 AI Sol Blues over my 4 ft tank. Doing really well, but wish I had more colours (red, green, etc) for aesthetic purposes. Next updgrade will be along those lines. __________________ Elos System 120.

10/10/2013, 02:05 PM	#5
Twistofer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 371	I like my MaxSpect Mazzara P series. __________________ See what is; See what is not; Find the True Way ...The Buddha Current Tank Info: 120 gal New Build Coming Soon

10/11/2013, 05:31 PM	#8
Dsotto Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 133	I've got 2 160w 16k razors on my 125. Perfect illumination of the tank. So far I'm happy. Standard pricing for them is $509 each. __________________ Tankless for a little while

10/10/2013, 08:56 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I have been very happy with the AquaIllumination Vegas I am running on my tank. Whatever brand you get i would recommend the following: 3 watt minimum emitters Beyond blue and white emitters be sure you have at least a few deep blue, red and green emitters, they bring out more color in your corals and fish. Each color is independently dimmable.

10/10/2013, 04:22 PM	#7
saltwater2999 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: illinios Posts: 170	What's the price of all these units and how many would I need for a standard 125