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Unread 09/11/2011, 05:37 PM   #1
Jamesus
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Help. LEDs for fish only

I'm starting up a 180 gallon fish only system and wanted to find some cheap LEDs. Anyone know of some good ones?


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Unread 09/11/2011, 05:52 PM   #2
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Why not do T5's, CF's or VHO's for a fish only?


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Unread 09/11/2011, 06:01 PM   #3
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I am doing a FO as well and am going with a marineland LED fixture

for these reasons:
energy efficient
never need to change bulbs
runs cooler
shimmer effect like MH

they have three levels, single, double and reef. I am going with the single for a 75g.

I love the shimmer and I don't want it extremely bright I like it when there is primarily shimmer and a deep dark blue/white color and also the fish I will have are deeper water and will like it


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Unread 09/11/2011, 10:45 PM   #4
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Exactly A_Z. I run LEDs on my reef and love it.

Heat, replacement, and electricity are all a concern so thats why I want the LEDs on a swim tank.

I've don't know wants out there for swim tanks when it comes to LED fixtures. Any help?


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Unread 09/11/2011, 10:48 PM   #5
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Marineland Double Bright LED is very affordable and looks great.


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Unread 09/12/2011, 09:18 AM   #6
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Any have any pictures of the marineland on a big deep fish only system?


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