LEDs and electricity savings

[subman]

I may have missed something (not reading all the led's are great or garbage) but when did Mrhasan turn from the biggest led fan to having to debate how crappy they are in led threads.

-On to the original topic I have noticed the power savings just by looking at my power bills over the last couple years. My bill is down compared to when I ran my 90gal with MH over it vs the 225 I'm running with 2 massive return pumps (albeit dc) a huge increase in skimmer and the 4 mp40's I run now instead of 2 mp10's. I didn't go into full research mode like Steven did (he's way smarter than I am) but looking over my power bills for a similar 6 month period comparing the 2 setups.

Will the savings pay for my 3 Mitras? No bloody way lol (not in my lifetime considering all the money I lost trying all the other fixtures ) That being said I would ever go back to T5 or halides.

There is nothing in this hobby that will save you money outside of shutting down and staring at the blank wall where your tank used to sit.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by subman

There is nothing in this hobby that will save you money outside of shutting down and staring at the blank wall where your tank used to sit.

Even that doesn't work out so well, I'm sure Brett will agree

[subman]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Even that doesn't work out so well, I'm sure Brett will agree

lol only works if you never come back

Although the build is of my favorite parts......maybe when I move again lol

[kien]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Even that doesn't work out so well, I'm sure Brett will agree

[lastlight]

i just got bitch slapped right through a wall

[Madmak]

My fish told me they would run away if I took away their Mitras. And take their corals with them!

I have lots of other reasons to use LEDs but the main one for me is the ramping up and down and color choice, so much more realistic than the on / off of other lighting options. I spend tons of time and money trying to duplicate the ocean, the sun is just part of it.

Thanks for the numbers Steve!

[Madmak]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

The only time I even considered power/cost savings when I switched over to LED was when I was using it to bamboozle the wife into agreeing to let me get new lights!

Ha! Sounds familiar

[lockrookie]

If and when I can ever afford led it wouldn't be for the power savings aspect. I'm a control freak now and love the "idea" of controlling color and also I have temp issues it would solve

[banditpowdercoat]

My decision to go LED was for a few things. A 60" tank in my Mobile. With 3 250w MH caused a TON of evap. Windows were always blocks of ice in winter, getting moldy and the heat/humidity was like the tropics. Now I went DIY to start. Trying to save $ because there wasn't many cheaper alternatives 3 years ago. Now, my present DIY is lacking some spectrums and growing Dino's, Corals are almost gone. I am going to get some redymade LED's to hopefully increase tank health. My power bill is a lot less now tho, and the humdty/evap is much better. So I am staying with LED. Just need to find what will work for me and I think it's the Evergrow D120's Less $ than what I have in my DIY setup too!!!!