eshine LEDs for SPS?

[sjfishguy]

Anyone using these over their SPS tank. I am looking at this fixture but I am a little concerned it might not provide enough light on my 58g, 36x18x18. http://www.eshinesystems.com/aqua/4g-48x3w-cree-simulator-led-aquarium-light.html
It is only 24''x6''

I have searched the forums and have found people using them with good results, but can't find someone with a full blown SPS tank. I have lots of big colonies and don't want to screw stuff up, but have been thinking about LEDs for a while. And these fixtures have all the AI components for less than half the cost.

 

[sefrayser]

I have this unit over my 90 and I dont have any SPS yet but would not hesitate to put any in it. I think you will be able to keep whatever you want.

 

[sjfishguy]

Thanks for the positive feedback but I really would like to know if someone has had success with SPS, and not just montis and birdsnest and stuff.

 

[Reef_Noob]

I do have eshine on my tank. SPS are doing okay.
But growth rate is slow to moderate. Mine is with 45 degree optics so spread is limited and my observation is penetration of the light even with 45 degree optics is just about average.
I would recommend it for a shallow tank and multiple units for light coverage on a wider tank.
The quality of a LED lighting system is not just based on what LEDs are being used but it is very dependent on the quality of the components in the driver and it's efficiency.
I am building a new tank...though I have Eshine on my current tank iv chosen to use Ecolamp LED system because of its proven track record and my new tank will be a true SPS dominant tank.
Sorry for the rant...hope it helps.

Happy Reefing!!

 

[sjfishguy]

That definitely helps, did you have other lights on there before that gave you better growth?