LED lights

Bugsy · #1 01-31-2010, 03:22 AM

Anyone here have the new LED lights on their tanks??

I have been reading about these lights, the so called replacement oneday for MH. Just curious if anyone has them and what your opinion is using them on a reef tank.

Ron99 · #2 01-31-2010, 03:42 AM

I have some on my Pico and they are great. I have a few last parts in the mail right now and then I am starting in on building a 48" LED fixture for my 75 gallon. LEDs give you control over your lighting spectrum, excellent PAR and possibly even better penetration than MH with less energy consumption and less heat to deal with.

Bugsy · #3 01-31-2010, 04:02 AM

I have a pico as well, may i ask how many gal is your pico??

which fixture do you have??

is it the 18"??

What corals do you keep in this pico??

Do you have a picture of your tank?

I have rics, zoas gsp and anthelia and I currently have the 9" coralife 18 watt pc on this tank. I was looking at getting a new fixture the 12" coralife 36 watt pc but then these lights have been recommended by some and other say they are not strong enough for saltwater tanks with corals.

LeeR · #4 01-31-2010, 04:17 AM

im thinking about ordering one of these with my tax refund money

http://www.fish-street.com/maxspect_...ategory_id=126

the marine apprentice · #5 01-31-2010, 04:39 AM

thats a pretty cool led set up. what one you gonna get?

LeeR · #6 01-31-2010, 04:54 AM

g1 180W

its like a 250W mh.. i think the clams will be happy

the marine apprentice · #7 01-31-2010, 04:56 AM

me and a buddy are diggin into a diy led set up right now. and we figured over the lifetime of the lights it will payfor itself 10-15 times over, compared to MH setups.

LeeR · #8 01-31-2010, 05:24 AM

oh right on. what sort of parts are you using?

the marine apprentice · #9 01-31-2010, 05:26 AM

he found the thread on an RC i cant remember what it all is i already closed the page, oops. but we are both pretty good with electronics and such and we are gonna go for the most light for the least amount of cash for the first try and then upgrade as we need it

roblarss · #10 01-31-2010, 05:43 AM

I setup an array of about 60 luxeon rebel LEDs with no lenses on half of my 120gal. When I get that straightened out then I will build another for the other side. Currently have t5 bulbs on that side.
Does anyone know of a place to get larger heatsinks? I cant seem to find a dealer in canada.