Led question

hossa81 · 12/08/2012, 04:42 PM

I plan on upgrading to led lights over the holidays. I want to get a marineland 48-60 in. Double bright led. And a 24-36 in. led reef capable led lights witb the integrated timer. Would this work or shoild i get something different. If i got something different i would prefer that them to be led and them to rest on top of the tank. Also if u do find something else it should be around the same price. Thanks for any advice.

sponger0 · 12/08/2012, 05:01 PM

Whats the price you are looking to spend? Lets start there

hossa81 · 12/08/2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sponger0

Whats the price you are looking to spend? Lets start there

Right around what they both cost about 500 for both is what the combined price is i think.

sponger0 · 12/08/2012, 06:10 PM

20 gallon tank right?

chrisfont23 · 12/08/2012, 07:01 PM

I dont think the Marineland LEDs are suitable for corals. Check out Ecoxotics. I run them on 90g and have incredible growth. If you do go this route, make sure u get a dimmer.

Painted skin · 12/08/2012, 08:17 PM

If it's the same Marine land I'm thinking of and it does sound like it base on price. Dpon't waist your money if you planning or have corals like LPS or SPS. It's fine for FOWLR.

hossa81 · 12/08/2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisfont23

I dont think the Marineland LEDs are suitable for corals. Check out Ecoxotics. I run them on 90g and have incredible growth. If you do go this route, make sure u get a dimmer.

Which fixture do u use. What should i use since i have ricordia at the base montipora at the top as well as a devils hand and a hammer in the middle (i want to get some more euphyllia to go with the hammer). What should i use? Just a reminder, its a 20 gallon high.

hossa81 · 12/08/2012, 10:39 PM

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=24252would something like this work for an aquarium that has an opening of 24x12 inch top?

Painted skin · 12/08/2012, 11:06 PM

That's an excellent LED, some other brand you can look at Kessil and AquaIllumination Sol.

skidoctor · 12/08/2012, 11:17 PM

rapid led. If you know how to solder it can cost you less than $300 for a nice spectrum able to grow anything.

nanoreefer1000 · 12/09/2012, 02:20 AM

24 x 12, around $500?
IMO Rapid or a 20 inch Razor would be perfect, I think RB just came out with a controllable fixture too.

Chin273 · 12/09/2012, 06:10 AM

Thanks for sharing.

sponger0 · 12/09/2012, 07:14 AM

For 500 you can find alot better leds for that price. Especially if you can DIY. But I think RapidLEDs even now has solderless kits. If you can glue stuff and connect wires, that could save you alot of money.

I wouldnt go with Marinelands unless it was just a FOWLR.

BAGGERZ13 · 12/09/2012, 07:45 AM

1like everyone else has said from what i heave read about the marineland LED's is that they aren't worth wasting the money on them but to go the little bit extra mile and go with something a little bit nicer.

cpm6t · 12/09/2012, 11:52 PM

I have been using this LED light set (75W) for the past 3 months, and I'm very happy with it. For my 65g tank I'll need 2 of them so I just ordered the 2nd one which is on the way. I have a green carpet anemone under it which is doing great. It puts out a lot of light. No dimmer though.

http://www.reefshops.com/led-aquariu...300w-400w.html

hossa81 · 12/10/2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cpm6t

I have been using this LED light set (75W) for the past 3 months, and I'm very happy with it. For my 65g tank I'll need 2 of them so I just ordered the 2nd one which is on the way. I have a green carpet anemone under it which is doing great. It puts out a lot of light. No dimmer though.

http://www.reefshops.com/led-aquariu...300w-400w.html

Thanks, starting to lean towards the 100 watt version. The tank is a 24x12 opening, and is like 17 inches tall (20 high). Should i get the 75 or 100 watt version? Also has anyone else had good experience with this led?

nanoreefer1000 · 12/10/2012, 05:24 PM

cold white + blue only = Automatic No

chrisfont23 · 12/10/2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hossa81

Which fixture do u use. What should i use since i have ricordia at the base montipora at the top as well as a devils hand and a hammer in the middle (i want to get some more euphyllia to go with the hammer). What should i use? Just a reminder, its a 20 gallon high.

I use Panorama pro fixtures, the 12k/453nm units. I have 6 of them and they are on at about 65 percent power with controllable dimmers. Since my tank is LPS dominant I definitely don't need to blast the corals with an onslaught of light so these work perfectly.

cpm6t · 12/10/2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hossa81

Thanks, starting to lean towards the 100 watt version. The tank is a 24x12 opening, and is like 17 inches tall (20 high). Should i get the 75 or 100 watt version? Also has anyone else had good experience with this led?

for a 24 X 12 opening a 75W should be enough. If money is not a problem go for the 100W itself so you don't have to second guess.

cpm6t · 12/10/2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefer1000

cold white + blue only = Automatic No

can you elaborate on this more?

hossa81 · 12/10/2012, 09:22 PM

Can u only turn the blues on for night lights

chrisfont23 · 12/10/2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hossa81

Can u only turn the blues on for night lights

Not really. I think a lot of people confuse the blue spectrum that is part of the LED with moon lights. That shouldn't be the case. The Ecoxotic Panorama Pro lights I use for example, are 445 nm / 12k 2 to 1 (blue / white) and are meant to run in an operable mode that would simulate daylight. I had read somewhere about the blue spectrum being most important, but I could be getting that wrong. Moonlight LEDs are simply for effect... you can get a $10 Tru Lumen module for that.

Trey D. · 12/10/2012, 11:55 PM

I have a led question as well:

I am working on a reef (mixed lps and sps) tank depth is 24 in. How are sps growing under leds, I am looking at running to SOL units over my tank.

Any thoughts?

Trey

cpm6t · 12/11/2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hossa81

Can u only turn the blues on for night lights

the system I use have two switches. One for white and one for blue lights.

ElkhornSea · 01/05/2013, 11:00 AM

I ordered the Marineland reef capable 48" about a year ago ($425) and have had excellent results. I have an established 75 Gallon with lots of soft corals and a very large carpet anenome. This system has been up and running for a year with the Marineland lighting by itself resting right on top of the tank. Great color, my zoo's have spread out and multiplied quite a bit, only downfall is I wished I would have waited and ordered the unit with the built in timer. I know everyone's experience is different, just wanted to share.

12/08/2012, 04:42 PM	#1
hossa81 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Geneva,IL Posts: 900	Led question I plan on upgrading to led lights over the holidays. I want to get a marineland 48-60 in. Double bright led. And a 24-36 in. led reef capable led lights witb the integrated timer. Would this work or shoild i get something different. If i got something different i would prefer that them to be led and them to rest on top of the tank. Also if u do find something else it should be around the same price. Thanks for any advice. __________________ Enjoy life, there's plenty of time to be dead. Current Tank Info: 180 FOWLR, 29 BioCube

12/08/2012, 10:39 PM	#8
hossa81 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Geneva,IL Posts: 900	http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=24252would something like this work for an aquarium that has an opening of 24x12 inch top? __________________ Enjoy life, there's plenty of time to be dead. Current Tank Info: 180 FOWLR, 29 BioCube

12/10/2012, 09:22 PM	#21
hossa81 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Geneva,IL Posts: 900	Can u only turn the blues on for night lights __________________ Enjoy life, there's plenty of time to be dead. Current Tank Info: 180 FOWLR, 29 BioCube

12/08/2012, 05:01 PM	#2
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Whats the price you are looking to spend? Lets start there

12/08/2012, 06:10 PM	#4
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	20 gallon tank right?

12/08/2012, 07:01 PM	#5
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	I dont think the Marineland LEDs are suitable for corals. Check out Ecoxotics. I run them on 90g and have incredible growth. If you do go this route, make sure u get a dimmer.

12/08/2012, 08:17 PM	#6
Painted skin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 679	If it's the same Marine land I'm thinking of and it does sound like it base on price. Dpon't waist your money if you planning or have corals like LPS or SPS. It's fine for FOWLR.

12/08/2012, 11:06 PM	#9
Painted skin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 679	That's an excellent LED, some other brand you can look at Kessil and AquaIllumination Sol.

12/08/2012, 11:17 PM	#10
skidoctor Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Geneva, NY Posts: 542	rapid led. If you know how to solder it can cost you less than $300 for a nice spectrum able to grow anything.

12/09/2012, 02:20 AM	#11
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	24 x 12, around $500? IMO Rapid or a 20 inch Razor would be perfect, I think RB just came out with a controllable fixture too.

12/09/2012, 06:10 AM	#12
Chin273 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 9	Thanks for sharing.

12/09/2012, 07:14 AM	#13
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	For 500 you can find alot better leds for that price. Especially if you can DIY. But I think RapidLEDs even now has solderless kits. If you can glue stuff and connect wires, that could save you alot of money. I wouldnt go with Marinelands unless it was just a FOWLR.

12/09/2012, 07:45 AM	#14
BAGGERZ13 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 331	1like everyone else has said from what i heave read about the marineland LED's is that they aren't worth wasting the money on them but to go the little bit extra mile and go with something a little bit nicer.

12/09/2012, 11:52 PM	#15
cpm6t Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Asia Posts: 91	I have been using this LED light set (75W) for the past 3 months, and I'm very happy with it. For my 65g tank I'll need 2 of them so I just ordered the 2nd one which is on the way. I have a green carpet anemone under it which is doing great. It puts out a lot of light. No dimmer though. http://www.reefshops.com/led-aquariu...300w-400w.html

12/10/2012, 05:24 PM	#17
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	cold white + blue only = Automatic No

12/10/2012, 11:55 PM	#23
Trey D. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 16	I have a led question as well: I am working on a reef (mixed lps and sps) tank depth is 24 in. How are sps growing under leds, I am looking at running to SOL units over my tank. Any thoughts? Trey

01/05/2013, 11:00 AM	#25
ElkhornSea Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Elkhorn, WI Posts: 27	I ordered the Marineland reef capable 48" about a year ago ($425) and have had excellent results. I have an established 75 Gallon with lots of soft corals and a very large carpet anenome. This system has been up and running for a year with the Marineland lighting by itself resting right on top of the tank. Great color, my zoo's have spread out and multiplied quite a bit, only downfall is I wished I would have waited and ordered the unit with the built in timer. I know everyone's experience is different, just wanted to share.