Want to add actinic supplement to my Radiums

tootsiedaisy · 06/04/2012, 05:00 PM

My tank is a standard 120gal I'm running 2 250w radiums in luminarc minis and would like to add some actinic pop to the tank want to use a LED strip should I go with reefbrights 48" I would like some thing controllable as to not add to much blue. I have a apex controller so would a DIY be the way to go since I don't think reefbrites are controllable

aandfsoccr04 · 06/04/2012, 05:19 PM

I have the same setup as you, 2 radiums that are 250w on a four foot long 120 gallon tank. I supplement mine with a reefbrite 48in. all blue strip and it adds that actinic pop to the tank. That's what I'd recommend if you're like me and not really crazy about DIY fixtures and just want a nice clean finished product.

tootsiedaisy · 06/04/2012, 05:44 PM

I'm afraid of too much blue are reef brites controllable

austin93 · 06/04/2012, 06:23 PM

I have a similar tank and run similar halides (phoenix) and diy'd my led setup controlled with the apex. I would recommend it. It fades in via the apex in the morning and its pretty cool. I have 12 xpe rb leds and its on a aluminum u channel. I would say its noticeable, but if I really wanted some pop I would go with 24 leds. It was a pretty easy project and very nice results.

tootsiedaisy · 06/04/2012, 06:27 PM

I want something controllable so I can adjust the colors

tootsiedaisy · 06/05/2012, 03:45 PM

Anyone with more suggestions

rad1687 · 06/05/2012, 05:05 PM

I plan on adding the 24 led dimmable strip from aquastyle to my 90 gallon with 2x 250w Phoenix 14k bulbs. It is $99 and I plan on just mounting it to aluminum u-channel from a local hardware store.

Radioheadx14 · 06/05/2012, 05:34 PM

tagging along. I just switched back from LEDs to a radium on an M80 reeflex ballast and its a bit too white, a bit disapointed. I put the LED fixture with just the blues on and the color was AMAZING. I think I might put a blue LED strip or 2 on there.

theplatypus · 06/05/2012, 05:38 PM

I still think the best looking tanks run Radiums with UVL Superactinic and UVL 454 VHO's as supplement.

tootsiedaisy · 06/05/2012, 06:15 PM

I'll check out aqua style,really don't want to go vho

06/04/2012, 05:00 PM	#1
tootsiedaisy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 194	Want to add actinic supplement to my Radiums My tank is a standard 120gal I'm running 2 250w radiums in luminarc minis and would like to add some actinic pop to the tank want to use a LED strip should I go with reefbrights 48" I would like some thing controllable as to not add to much blue. I have a apex controller so would a DIY be the way to go since I don't think reefbrites are controllable

06/04/2012, 05:19 PM	#2
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I have the same setup as you, 2 radiums that are 250w on a four foot long 120 gallon tank. I supplement mine with a reefbrite 48in. all blue strip and it adds that actinic pop to the tank. That's what I'd recommend if you're like me and not really crazy about DIY fixtures and just want a nice clean finished product. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

06/04/2012, 06:23 PM	#4
austin93 Don't Panic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trenton, MO Posts: 757	I have a similar tank and run similar halides (phoenix) and diy'd my led setup controlled with the apex. I would recommend it. It fades in via the apex in the morning and its pretty cool. I have 12 xpe rb leds and its on a aluminum u channel. I would say its noticeable, but if I really wanted some pop I would go with 24 leds. It was a pretty easy project and very nice results. __________________ DON'T PANIC! Current Tank Info: 30 Rimless

06/05/2012, 05:05 PM	#7
rad1687 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 622	I plan on adding the 24 led dimmable strip from aquastyle to my 90 gallon with 2x 250w Phoenix 14k bulbs. It is $99 and I plan on just mounting it to aluminum u-channel from a local hardware store. Last edited by rad1687; 06/05/2012 at 05:49 PM.

06/04/2012, 05:44 PM	#3
tootsiedaisy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 194	I'm afraid of too much blue are reef brites controllable

06/04/2012, 06:27 PM	#5
tootsiedaisy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 194	I want something controllable so I can adjust the colors

06/05/2012, 03:45 PM	#6
tootsiedaisy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 194	Anyone with more suggestions

06/05/2012, 05:34 PM	#8
Radioheadx14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,601	tagging along. I just switched back from LEDs to a radium on an M80 reeflex ballast and its a bit too white, a bit disapointed. I put the LED fixture with just the blues on and the color was AMAZING. I think I might put a blue LED strip or 2 on there.

06/05/2012, 05:38 PM	#9
theplatypus Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 168	I still think the best looking tanks run Radiums with UVL Superactinic and UVL 454 VHO's as supplement.

06/05/2012, 06:15 PM	#10
tootsiedaisy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 194	I'll check out aqua style,really don't want to go vho