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Old 09-17-2013, 07:54 PM
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I'm looking for a led light for my 72gal. I run 2 400watt xm 20k now also blue led for my antic. Found some cheap 120 watt led lights on eBay just some no name brand. Are they worth it or should I just buy new bulbs for my lights? Or if anybody knows a better option any info is good. Thanks
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Old 09-17-2013, 09:13 PM
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What kind of tank? Mixed reef? Sps? Softies?
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Old 09-17-2013, 09:34 PM
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Need to know your tank goals? SPS need alot of light and a cheap LED will probably not meet the needs of SPS.

Are you having temperature issues with the 400W metal halides? Are you able to keep up with evaporation? Hydro bills a concern? If you answered no to the above then stay with the MH and maybe buy 400W Radium bulbs (you won't regret it).
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Old 09-17-2013, 11:27 PM
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It's a mixed reef more lps then sps. Heat is not a prob it's in a basement with a fan on the sump.
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Old 09-17-2013, 11:49 PM
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vertex illumina - love mine
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vertex illumina - love mine
Might be a bit more than the cheap Ebay lights
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Old 09-18-2013, 01:21 AM
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You can get cheap 6-8 bulb t5 ho units on eBay, if its mostly lps those would likely be fine. Although I was going to go that route for my 90 I decided on the ever grow it2080. Didn't like it at first because I've only ever had t5 and led is definitely different. But now I love it after some tweaking. My sps are currently booming and i only run my lights at a max of 60% with a sunrise sunset added in. Reviving a bonsai and green monti and getting huge expansion on my candy cane. I obviously can't comment on the more popular brands but for price and performance it's hard to beat.
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Old 09-18-2013, 05:10 AM
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I bought the Evergrow D120s (the cheap ebay fixtures) from Nick at Reefsupply Canada and I have to say after 6 months of use the corals are doing AMAZING.

Highly Recommend them. I have them growing SPS corals at all depths in my tank no problems, my LPS corals are doing amazing and my Softies are growing faster than ever.
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Old 09-18-2013, 09:38 AM
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Maxspect Razor LED the 160w would be good there is some on ebay around $530
fits your 72gbf
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Old 09-18-2013, 05:50 PM
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Im going to +1 for the evergrow lights. Whatever fixture from them would work. I bought mine right from them, rather then some retailer over here. Couldn't be happier about what I paid vs what I'm getting...
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