LED Light Question

pat18 · #1 07-04-2012, 01:57 AM

I was thinking of getting new lights for my tank, and I am not sure what I should go for. The dimensions are 24 x 24 x 18 high. I am debating between go DIY and getting something like a Reefkeeper to control it (and could also get the reefkeeper to work as an auto top off), or go for something like the AI Sol and get a separate ATO. I also recently started looking at the AI Vega and I am wondering what others think about it and whether I should just wait for it or not. Also I am currently running a 250w MH.

Thanks, Patrick

Nano · #2 07-04-2012, 02:18 AM

If you want a factory unit go for the Sol or Vega, IMO. If you are handy and want to save some $ go for DIY, either route is good, and 1 vega or Sol would suffice for your tank, I have one sol over my 24x24x15 cube

pat18 · #3 07-04-2012, 02:24 AM

If I were to go DIY, what would be a good controller to turn the lights on and slowly ramp them up etc. Kinda like the Radion? Or would it be better to just go controller-less and get a factory light?

Nano · #4 07-04-2012, 02:31 AM

Either way a controller is better imo. Apex or proflux I believe are fairly top notch. but for AI they have a controller specifically for them. If you went DIY you could do dimming knobs but that's manual

daplatapus · #5 07-04-2012, 01:02 PM

Ledgroupbuy makes a dim4 board for controlling drivers and fan. I've bought one but haven't had a chance to set it up yet.

fishytime · #6 07-04-2012, 01:31 PM

Another option for a pre-fab unit could be the new Maxpect Razor that should be out soon.....it's driving the newest Crees, it's programable (somewhat) and is priced extremely well