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Anyone using the new leds on reef tanks. I have 125 tank and need to buy new lights. I would appreciate advice on what to buy. Thanks
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That's gonna be all over the map. 
How deep are your pockets?
You need the high power 3watt leds - some name brands LED's (CREE, Luxeon, Bridgelux)
Are you handy and like to DIY or want custom color choices? Check out the DIY resource thread in the DIY section for links to DIY kit suppliers.
On of our sponsors (ModAquatics) has a semi-diy module in that you can somewhat customize the colors/size to your needs and retrofit that into a hood.
Name brand fixtures:
I have (well just purchased) AI leds. Really cool - dimmable but limited to a white and blue fixture (no violet/uv).
I think the following two have some better color choices in that you can get some violet/uv type light. Maxspect Mazarra - dimmable , orphek - not dimmable, etc.
How deep are your pockets?You need the high power 3watt leds - some name brands LED's (CREE, Luxeon, Bridgelux)
Are you handy and like to DIY or want custom color choices? Check out the DIY resource thread in the DIY section for links to DIY kit suppliers.
On of our sponsors (ModAquatics) has a semi-diy module in that you can somewhat customize the colors/size to your needs and retrofit that into a hood.
Name brand fixtures:
I have (well just purchased) AI leds. Really cool - dimmable but limited to a white and blue fixture (no violet/uv).
I think the following two have some better color choices in that you can get some violet/uv type light. Maxspect Mazarra - dimmable , orphek - not dimmable, etc.
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Tank measures 46 length, 23" deep, 24" tall. Corals are from top to about 16-18" in deep. I have heard that leds are not ready for coral tanks yet. Some sa yes, just wanted to hear from members if they are currently using them and are happy. Thank you for your information.
Tank measures 46 length, 23" deep, 24" tall. Corals are from top to about 16-18" in deep. I have heard that leds are not ready for coral tanks yet. Some sa yes, just wanted to hear from members if they are currently using them and are happy. Thank you for your information.
They are way ready. Who ever is telling you that is stuck in the past. Not that there is anything wrong with Metal Halide and T5 HO. I'm using MH and T5HO for fish room due to low entry cost - but its forcing me to use more cooling. In my opinion the only negative with LED is the high entry cost and getting the right color combos.
If you look for posts from tmgrash. His tank is lit totally with AI LED's. Mine will be lit with AI leds and some CREE Neutral Whites to warm the color up a bit. Check out Andy's 748 gallon build. All AI leds.
Flexrac is doing a DIY Bridglux build on his 215.
Lots of other successful DIY's as well. If you look on other boards lots of people with LED's.
They are ready, at least in my opinion.
If you look for posts from tmgrash. His tank is lit totally with AI LED's. Mine will be lit with AI leds and some CREE Neutral Whites to warm the color up a bit. Check out Andy's 748 gallon build. All AI leds.
Flexrac is doing a DIY Bridglux build on his 215.
Lots of other successful DIY's as well. If you look on other boards lots of people with LED's.
They are ready, at least in my opinion.
