advice on a diy led kit.

asgrande · 08/30/2012, 04:27 PM

Looking to switch from halides to leds. Tank is a standard 75 gallon. What's a good kit that's not crazy expensive? I have some lps and softies in the tank as of now. Don't think ill ever go to sps so no need to plan for that

asgrande · 09/01/2012, 08:32 PM

http://www.aquastyleonline.com/produ...mable-Kit.html
Would this kit be good for a 75 with some zoos and lps? Or would the 90 be better? Or is there another kit for around the same price.

djsmallz · 09/02/2012, 07:11 PM

For softies and lps that should be fine...Imho

likefish · 09/03/2012, 08:39 AM

I have 2 kits form aquatyleonline. Great service and the product is as advertised. My problem is i can not figure out how to dial in my lighting. I have achieved the lighting color i am looking for but even with dimmable drivers I can not determine how much is too much or not enough light.

I am struggling to keep from washing out the colors in my zoas. Its a challenge. I hope to get it figured out eventually. There is a lot of contradictory info out there. Lots of build threads but few long term reports.

Kit was fun to build and mount into my hoods (biocube29 and a 120gal custom hood). I used DIY heatsinks (1" U channel) and ordered fans with my kit.

Best of luck to ya!

08/30/2012, 04:27 PM	#1
asgrande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sharon, Pa Posts: 84	advice on a diy led kit. Looking to switch from halides to leds. Tank is a standard 75 gallon. What's a good kit that's not crazy expensive? I have some lps and softies in the tank as of now. Don't think ill ever go to sps so no need to plan for that

09/02/2012, 07:11 PM	#3
djsmallz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa FL, near Ybor City Posts: 569	For softies and lps that should be fine...Imho __________________ Upgrading is always possible. Current Tank Info: Dual stacked 40 breeders with sump. Halide/led combo up top T5/led combo on bottom

09/01/2012, 08:32 PM	#2
asgrande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sharon, Pa Posts: 84	http://www.aquastyleonline.com/produ...mable-Kit.html Would this kit be good for a 75 with some zoos and lps? Or would the 90 be better? Or is there another kit for around the same price.

09/03/2012, 08:39 AM	#4
likefish Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: central florida Posts: 738	I have 2 kits form aquatyleonline. Great service and the product is as advertised. My problem is i can not figure out how to dial in my lighting. I have achieved the lighting color i am looking for but even with dimmable drivers I can not determine how much is too much or not enough light. I am struggling to keep from washing out the colors in my zoas. Its a challenge. I hope to get it figured out eventually. There is a lot of contradictory info out there. Lots of build threads but few long term reports. Kit was fun to build and mount into my hoods (biocube29 and a 120gal custom hood). I used DIY heatsinks (1" U channel) and ordered fans with my kit. Best of luck to ya!