LED for 75 gal LPS/SOFT tank

kratosxxl · 02/25/2015, 08:13 PM

HI All
Need an advice
im planning on 99% lsp/soft with fish and want to get led with lowest wattage possible.
so Current Marine 48-60 (46Wts) how many i need ? 1 or 2 ?
Also they are releasing Marine pro 48-60 just 67 wts , is this sounds right ?

http://current-usa.com/aquarium-led-...it-marine-pro/

i live in apartment and i have lot of stuff to plug in to the same outlet and i want to save on my bill

any advice ?
Or maybe something completely different ?

Guygettnby · 02/25/2015, 09:28 PM

Check out oceanrevive's arctic line of led lights. They are adjustable so you can turn them up or down. There are several companies one the forums you can look at that won't hurt your pocket.

kratosxxl · 02/26/2015, 12:15 AM

thank you Guygettnby
i didnt know about this brand, looks like pretty affordable and efficient.
do you think 1 will be enough for 48x18x21 tank ?

kratosxxl · 02/26/2015, 01:09 AM

also my point in LED's that why buy 2 each 165w and use them on 50% when you can buy 1 and run it 80-90 % ? its not a protein skimmer to go overkill

Guygettnby · 02/26/2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kratosxxl

thank you Guygettnby
i didnt know about this brand, looks like pretty affordable and efficient.
do you think 1 will be enough for 48x18x21 tank ?

Sorry for delayed response. If you bought the arctic S026 or arctic T247 you would need 2 for a 48" tank. You can also go with one of the longer or-it2080 or one of reefbreeders photon lights. Just depends what you would rather have, what kind of coral you want to keep now and in the future.

I prefer ocean revive myself. Love the way they perform and love the way they look. Many also like the reefbreeders photon lights.

Guygettnby · 02/26/2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kratosxxl

also my point in LED's that why buy 2 each 165w and use them on 50% when you can buy 1 and run it 80-90 % ? its not a protein skimmer to go overkill

Only buying 1 fixture would not cover your entire tank. They are only good for about a 24"x24" area and you can grow anything you want in that coverage area. So it's not about the power here, but light spread.

Or like I stated before, you can go the other route and buy a bigger fixture.

kratosxxl · 02/27/2015, 02:54 PM

Thank you. ill go with one long LED

02/25/2015, 08:13 PM	#1
kratosxxl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: GLENDALE CA Posts: 182	LED for 75 gal LPS/SOFT tank HI All Need an advice im planning on 99% lsp/soft with fish and want to get led with lowest wattage possible. so Current Marine 48-60 (46Wts) how many i need ? 1 or 2 ? Also they are releasing Marine pro 48-60 just 67 wts , is this sounds right ? http://current-usa.com/aquarium-led-...it-marine-pro/ i live in apartment and i have lot of stuff to plug in to the same outlet and i want to save on my bill any advice ? Or maybe something completely different ?

02/25/2015, 09:28 PM	#2
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	Check out oceanrevive's arctic line of led lights. They are adjustable so you can turn them up or down. There are several companies one the forums you can look at that won't hurt your pocket.

02/26/2015, 12:15 AM	#3
kratosxxl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: GLENDALE CA Posts: 182	thank you Guygettnby i didnt know about this brand, looks like pretty affordable and efficient. do you think 1 will be enough for 48x18x21 tank ?

02/26/2015, 01:09 AM	#4
kratosxxl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: GLENDALE CA Posts: 182	also my point in LED's that why buy 2 each 165w and use them on 50% when you can buy 1 and run it 80-90 % ? its not a protein skimmer to go overkill

02/27/2015, 02:54 PM	#7
kratosxxl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: GLENDALE CA Posts: 182	Thank you. ill go with one long LED