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View Poll Results: Are you happy with your switch to LED? | |||
Happy - Switched from MH to DIY |
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7 | 12.28% |
Happy - Switched from T5 to DIY |
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6 | 10.53% |
Happy - Switched from MH to store bought |
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19 | 33.33% |
Happy - Switched from T5 to stor bought |
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8 | 14.04% |
Unhappy - Switched from MH to DIY |
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0 | 0% |
Unhappy - Switched from T5 to DIY |
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0 | 0% |
Unhappy - Switched from MH to store bought |
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4 | 7.02% |
Unhappy - Switched from T5 to store bought |
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5 | 8.77% |
Happy - this is my first light |
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7 | 12.28% |
Unhappy - this is my first light |
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3 | 5.26% |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll |
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![]() Well boys and girls, I'm in a dilemma. I'm going to be swapping tanks from my current 55 over to my new shiny 160. Super excited! Anyways... I bought 10 bulbs worth of t5 fixture, and am now having second thoughts. Essentially, I didn't do enough research about LED's prior to buying my t5's. Now that I've had a little extra time, and ran across a few articles and sites regarding DIY LED setups... I'm kicking myself.
So... here's the question for those of you that are running LED's on an SPS setup... are you happy with them, and would you do it again? Also, what did you switch from... T5, or MH? If you could, pleas include a little info on your switch and set up. Thanks!
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-Murdoch 160 gallon Reef, almost all SPS, a few LPS, small handfull of Zoas, and 5 clams. LOVING the upgrade (now that most of the work is done!) My tank Journal: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=75924 Last edited by doch; 06-28-2011 at 05:06 PM. |
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![]() Tagging along. Also to add to the OP's questions can you please post brand of LED either DIY or store bought that you are using. Along with tank specs.
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![]() I switched from 3x250W MH + 4x80W T5HO on a standard 180 gal tank (6x2x2). The unit I switched to is a Aquaillumination SuperBlue Unit with 6x75W fixtures. My corals love it. My algae problems have reduced. I like the rampability of the lights and the reduction in waste heat. I don't have to cool the tank with fans most of the year.
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180 gal tank, 50 gal sump, PM RFCa6 Ca Reactor, SWC Extreme 250 1A Cone Skimmer, Tunz Osmolator ATOF, Aquacontroller Apex, Aquaillumination Sol Super Blue 6 x 75w Units, Acros/Softies/LPS/Mushrooms/Zoos, Purple/Powder Blue/Yellow Tang/3xBlue Chromis/2xTomato Clown/Lawnmower Blenny |
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![]() Switched to 3x400W SE MH to 6xAquaIllumination LED Modules and totally impressed with Natural shimmer, Lightning storms, Built-in controller (for intensity, timers, moon phases, etc.). Was also able to remove my inline chiller....so NO Heat issues. The coral response was fantastic too. I purchased these LED's from The Reef Shoppe.
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Dude how much light does this put out? What size tank are you lighting now? On a 96 " tank how many LED's units would I need? I have all LPS and 3 huge clams squamosa's and 3 SPS at the top of the rock work.
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180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. |
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![]() even if there are some regrets, you're unlikely to find too may people willing to admit to a 2000 dollar mistake...
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![]() BINGO
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180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. |
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My tank is 96x24x24 how ever i have3 a light mover that i can use so on my tank now I'm using 3 x250's on a 96 " tank.
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180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. |
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![]() Never thought of that. hahaha. Hey, it's an anonymous poll... somebody could admit it, but nobody would know it!
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-Murdoch 160 gallon Reef, almost all SPS, a few LPS, small handfull of Zoas, and 5 clams. LOVING the upgrade (now that most of the work is done!) My tank Journal: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=75924 |
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