LED for New Project - Round Acrylic

Hampton · 03/20/2013, 09:17 AM

I am tired of working on my 120 gallon show reef tank. I am down sizing to a size that I can work on without a ladder. I am looking into having a 30 gallon round tank made for me for a table top application. I will transfer all of my corals into it. The tank will be about 20" in diameter.

I need a LED fixture that I can hang over the top that is dim-able on a controller from bright sunlight (250+ HQI-type) to moonlight, automatically.

What products have you seen that meet my needs? I'm not rich, but I would like to know what the best products available are as well as more affordable ones. I might go with the best if it's worth it.

Thank you! I will keep you updated on the progress of my new project, just like I did with the old one.

username in use · 03/20/2013, 09:18 AM

The new Kessil A360

Hampton · 03/20/2013, 04:52 PM

Yep,

That'll do it. Is the penetration too great for a 20 - 22" deep tank?

Also, anyone know what kind of HQI this simulates? 400W? Is that cooled by an internal fan? It looks like it. How much heat will it project into the water? And finally, what kind of automated controller would pair up with it?

03/20/2013, 09:17 AM	#1
Hampton Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Panama City Posts: 274	LED for New Project - Round Acrylic I am tired of working on my 120 gallon show reef tank. I am down sizing to a size that I can work on without a ladder. I am looking into having a 30 gallon round tank made for me for a table top application. I will transfer all of my corals into it. The tank will be about 20" in diameter. I need a LED fixture that I can hang over the top that is dim-able on a controller from bright sunlight (250+ HQI-type) to moonlight, automatically. What products have you seen that meet my needs? I'm not rich, but I would like to know what the best products available are as well as more affordable ones. I might go with the best if it's worth it. Thank you! I will keep you updated on the progress of my new project, just like I did with the old one. __________________ Hampton Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef w/ 'fuge

03/20/2013, 09:18 AM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	The new Kessil A360 __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

03/20/2013, 04:52 PM	#3
Hampton Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Panama City Posts: 274	Yep, That'll do it. Is the penetration too great for a 20 - 22" deep tank? Also, anyone know what kind of HQI this simulates? 400W? Is that cooled by an internal fan? It looks like it. How much heat will it project into the water? And finally, what kind of automated controller would pair up with it? __________________ Hampton Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef w/ 'fuge Last edited by Hampton; 03/20/2013 at 05:36 PM.