LED lights?

HUNTER1 · 04/01/2013, 12:29 PM

What LED lights can you recommend for for 10g tank that will have zoas and softies that are not expensive? thanks

jvr1102 · 04/01/2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HUNTER1

What LED lights can you recommend for for 10g tank that will have zoas and softies that are not expensive? thanks

Define expensive.

Slawdude · 04/01/2013, 04:13 PM

Maybe a DIY kit? These are the best value right now.

HUNTER1 · 04/01/2013, 04:57 PM

Not very good with DIY. Budget is around $100.

telefonica007 · 04/01/2013, 10:59 PM

the Marineland Led Reef light is not all that bad on a budget. its par readings are good for softies in a talk thats 13" or less. if you try to go sps you may have an issue. you can always pick one up at petco for $180 and try it for a week or 2. amazon sells them for 139 shipped. should work fine for a 10gal.

GroktheCube · 04/02/2013, 12:22 AM

In a 10g? Marineland double bright or reef capable 18-24".

toofrigginswt · 04/02/2013, 12:46 AM

I would just get one or two par38 bulbs if you're just going to do zoas and softies. You can find them on ebay for $40-60 bucks.

HUNTER1 · 04/02/2013, 09:41 AM

Im considering kessil 150

toofrigginswt · 04/02/2013, 09:47 AM

That's a good option but is going to be higher than your $100 budget.

jvr1102 · 04/02/2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HUNTER1

Im considering kessil 150

Cheap lights=Less growth. Pay a little more and go with Kessil

Cubed Reefer · 04/02/2013, 10:53 PM

LED is generally in most cases, you get what you pay for from my experience. Good example is Kessil!

CR

that Fish Guy · 04/03/2013, 01:15 AM

Kessil A150 LED - Cheaper than the Marineland "Reef Capable" but a million times better.

"Reef Capable" those two words are a joke.

And it just makes that LED sound inferior.

Stupid Marineland.

Marineland'ss policy is too sell the worst LED on the market, Tanks that crack so you loose everything and have water all over the floor, and make heaters that fry countless tanks.

I am boycotting marineland for these reasons.

Everyone else should too.

HUNTER1 · 04/03/2013, 08:39 AM

I think I'm upping my tank to 20g and decided to get kessil 350w, I can adjust the color and intensity. I can use that also if and when I upgrade to a larger tank.

that Fish Guy · 04/03/2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HUNTER1

I think I'm upping my tank to 20g and decided to get kessil 350w, I can adjust the color and intensity. I can use that also if and when I upgrade to a larger tank.

Very good point. The A350/A360 are great for larger tanks too.

That way when you upgrade down the road you will still have a useable light.

04/01/2013, 12:29 PM	#1
HUNTER1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	LED lights? What LED lights can you recommend for for 10g tank that will have zoas and softies that are not expensive? thanks

04/02/2013, 12:46 AM	#7
toofrigginswt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 743	I would just get one or two par38 bulbs if you're just going to do zoas and softies. You can find them on ebay for $40-60 bucks. __________________ Jonathan

04/02/2013, 09:47 AM	#9
toofrigginswt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 743	That's a good option but is going to be higher than your $100 budget. __________________ Jonathan

04/03/2013, 01:15 AM	#12
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Kessil A150 LED - Cheaper than the Marineland "Reef Capable" but a million times better. "Reef Capable" those two words are a joke. And it just makes that LED sound inferior. Stupid Marineland. Marineland'ss policy is too sell the worst LED on the market, Tanks that crack so you loose everything and have water all over the floor, and make heaters that fry countless tanks. I am boycotting marineland for these reasons. Everyone else should too. __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

04/01/2013, 04:13 PM	#3
Slawdude Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Down South Posts: 74	Maybe a DIY kit? These are the best value right now.

04/01/2013, 04:57 PM	#4
HUNTER1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	Not very good with DIY. Budget is around $100.

04/01/2013, 10:59 PM	#5
telefonica007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 10	the Marineland Led Reef light is not all that bad on a budget. its par readings are good for softies in a talk thats 13" or less. if you try to go sps you may have an issue. you can always pick one up at petco for $180 and try it for a week or 2. amazon sells them for 139 shipped. should work fine for a 10gal.

04/02/2013, 12:22 AM	#6
GroktheCube Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,063	In a 10g? Marineland double bright or reef capable 18-24".

04/02/2013, 09:41 AM	#8
HUNTER1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	Im considering kessil 150

04/02/2013, 10:53 PM	#11
Cubed Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Myers,FL Posts: 358	LED is generally in most cases, you get what you pay for from my experience. Good example is Kessil! CR

04/03/2013, 08:39 AM	#13
HUNTER1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	I think I'm upping my tank to 20g and decided to get kessil 350w, I can adjust the color and intensity. I can use that also if and when I upgrade to a larger tank.