Need LED advice

mikeweber3 · 01/07/2012, 01:28 PM

Hello,

I have an 8x2x2 240 with mostly SPS and softies. I currently have 3 250 MHs and my tnak is doing great. I'm considering going to LEDs to save heat, electrictiy, and replacement bulb cost.

I've been thinking about something like 4 60 watt Cree's. Good? bad?

How many hours per day should I run them Now I run my actinics 14 hours and my MHs about 6. What would I do with the LEDs?

Thanks

Mike

flyhigh123 · 01/07/2012, 04:47 PM

You probably need 6,

I'm running 3.5 units over 5.5 feet and it looks a little brighter than my 2x250 hqi

mikeweber3 · 01/07/2012, 05:04 PM

Thanks,

The reason I'm considering 4 is that my tank is a solid top tank with only 4 holes in the top. Each hole is approx 18" x 18"

01/07/2012, 01:28 PM	#1
mikeweber3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dodge City, Ks Posts: 54	Need LED advice Hello, I have an 8x2x2 240 with mostly SPS and softies. I currently have 3 250 MHs and my tnak is doing great. I'm considering going to LEDs to save heat, electrictiy, and replacement bulb cost. I've been thinking about something like 4 60 watt Cree's. Good? bad? How many hours per day should I run them Now I run my actinics 14 hours and my MHs about 6. What would I do with the LEDs? Thanks Mike __________________ Romans 1:20 & Romans 1:16. Current Tank Info: 240 gal reef display with 200 lbs LR, 180 gal refugium with Miracle Mud, 2 6" filter socks, 25 lbs of live rock in the dark, LPS,SPS, Yellow Tang, Clown Tang, Powder Blue Tang, 4 blue Chromis, Clown, Pajama Cardinal.

01/07/2012, 05:04 PM	#3
mikeweber3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dodge City, Ks Posts: 54	Thanks, The reason I'm considering 4 is that my tank is a solid top tank with only 4 holes in the top. Each hole is approx 18" x 18" __________________ Romans 1:20 & Romans 1:16. Current Tank Info: 240 gal reef display with 200 lbs LR, 180 gal refugium with Miracle Mud, 2 6" filter socks, 25 lbs of live rock in the dark, LPS,SPS, Yellow Tang, Clown Tang, Powder Blue Tang, 4 blue Chromis, Clown, Pajama Cardinal.

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01/07/2012, 04:47 PM	#2
flyhigh123 funky member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights (605 and 60 fwy) Posts: 1,893	You probably need 6, I'm running 3.5 units over 5.5 feet and it looks a little brighter than my 2x250 hqi