Aqua illumination

[ECFENCING]

Hoping to get some input on aqua illumination LEDs

I was thinking about using two on my tank lengthwise and raising them about 10" above the tank.

My tank dimensions are 48x24x20 high.

I have the following livestock

Rbta
Candy cane
Frogspawn
Hydnophora
Sinularia
Devils hand
Red and green monti caps
Some millis

I would get an additional unit or two when I get some more demanding corals.

Thanks in advance

 

[GSMguy]

for that size tank you need at least 3.

 

[ECFENCING]

Nick

Thanks......Was thinking of starting off with two .I thought the output on one of the aqua illuminations was equivalent to a 250W pendant with a 20k bulb

http://www.aquaillumination.com/spectral.html

 

[gcarroll]

I think AI recommends 1 for every 12" of tank. I guess if you raise them up though, you can get away with 3.

 

[ECFENCING]

I was thinking of doing something like this.....see this thread....

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/59085-elos-mini-journal.html


Two for now should be ok for a while.....

 

[wrestle1952]

How long have you used the LED's? I really want to know about long term effects vs. Metal halide or even T5. I would like to convert to any form of lighting that takes less electricity and runs much cooler. However with this economy one has to be careful about plotting a chynk of change on something that "might" be better. Have you measured any growth in particular to your SPS?

 

[GSMguy]

If you want the cool new tech and are willling to pay the AI LED is very nice but if your looking to save money T5 is the way to go

 

[zigzag]

im also thinking of trying 3 modules in series (not parallel) for a 6ft tank. 72x18x24

 

[luvreefs23]

Im super close to getting a 3 unit fixture for my 40 breeder. Hard to find thread on these lites but if u search Aqua Illumination on youtube theres a 3 part review by a guy on there. Thats what has sold me and made me wanna take the risk on one.

 

[Steve Ruddy]

spread front to back will be about 12-18" max

 

[zigzag]

if I can get 18" then everything would be lit But, even at 12... thats only 3 inches off the back and front -- mostly live rock and sand. Just want to do it for a test... if it doesn't work, I'll have to get more modules.

 

[wrestle1952]

I followed the aqua illumination link. They listed places where you can buy their products. It was pretty. I called 5 different places listed and NONE of them had them in stock nor were selling them. It makes me kind of leary

 

[Steve Ruddy]

Sorry to hear you struck out. Send me a PM and I can tell you where to get one. I can tell you after purchase product support is outstanding.

 

[7hogwarts]

I have a 125gal with 6 modules on it. To purchase go to Reefgeek.com.

 

[subshop]

I have a 500 gallon w/ six modules on it. I will be adding a second row this week but the SPS I have are growing. I'll try to post pics later this evening. Neil

 

[subshop]

These photos are of an acro I purchased Jan/Feb 09
<a href="http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w273/THESUBSHOP/LIVESTOCK/?action=view&current=DSC00073.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w273/THESUBSHOP/LIVESTOCK/DSC00073.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
notice the rock the colony is attached to.
photo taken this evening:

neil