400w 20k Solaris LED fixtures

[Thurge]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9765455#post9765455 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deuce67
How many folks actually run chillers here in CO? I never have.

Its going to be my next purchase. My tank is already pushing 80+ (as high as 85 ) most of the day. The tank is in the Kitchen and it gets pretty warm up there even with the windows open.

 

[murfman]

Found this so each person can calculate thier individual savings, should the go this route.

http://www.solarisled.com/FAQTechnical/SolarisCostSavings/tabid/65/Default.aspx

 

[racer69]

WOW, with a 4' setup, the cost would be made up in 6 months. Then you can start spending money on more corals.

 

[murfman]

For me, it would be 108 months before I broke even.

 

[reefkoi]

Mine was 60 months before cost recovery, but I estimated $10,000 for the LED setup, as I'd need 4 of them to cover the area I'd guess. Maybe 3 and then that would drop the months down a bit.

My Biggest issue would be the temp being more stable. But with an enclosed hood I may still need a chiller, my chiller right now almost never shuts off, with all those lights in an enclosed hood. I think if you can get away with only one fixture and have an open top these are hard to beat.
I know initial cost is high but the long term is really important with these things.

I can't wait to see one on a tank locally and get real info and touch the top for myself to see the heat generated.