LED suggestions?

[jrod11]

Very happy new owner of a 34 gallon starfire solana. I dont have a light fixture, so i've been thinking about LEDs. Anyone have any suggestions or maybe even have pics of some running? What do you have and what do you think the pros and cons of it are?

Ideally, i'm looking for a fixture that I can hook on the back of the solana. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[pompeyjohn]

I have a 34 solana as well.

I run three nanotuners par38 20k lights over it. The center light is 80deg, and the two outside lights are 60 degrees. The center comes on first, and an hour later the sides come on. For lights out, the sides go off an hour before the center. Ideally I'd have some moonlights either side of this as well.

I think I have enough light to grow anything with these three bulbs.

Each of the bulbs is held up by an anglepoise lamp from ikea. The lamp arms are velcro'd and taped to the back of the tank. The joints are screwed tight and threadlocked. The whole setup is solid. I love the LEDS, they give off practically no heat, and do a great job. The shimmer effect is enchanting.

From my research this was the most cost effective, and simplest way to go LED. I'll try to take some pictures of the setup for you tomorrow.

Congrats on the solana btw. Amazing tank. I love mine.

 

[jrod11]

I have a 34 solana as well.

I run three nanotuners par38 20k lights over it. The center light is 80deg, and the two outside lights are 60 degrees. The center comes on first, and an hour later the sides come on. For lights out, the sides go off an hour before the center. Ideally I'd have some moonlights either side of this as well.

I think I have enough light to grow anything with these three bulbs.

Each of the bulbs is held up by an anglepoise lamp from ikea. The lamp arms are velcro'd and taped to the back of the tank. The joints are screwed tight and threadlocked. The whole setup is solid. I love the LEDS, they give off practically no heat, and do a great job. The shimmer effect is enchanting.

From my research this was the most cost effective, and simplest way to go LED. I'll try to take some pictures of the setup for you tomorrow.

Congrats on the solana btw. Amazing tank. I love mine.

Thanks for your input! I haven't heard of nanotuners before...did you get those online? I would love some pics, thanks again!

 

[hydrahawk]

Nanotuners are in CA, I think somewhere in West LA.

 

[mic209]

I've been keeping my eye on this fixture

http://www.sunbritelighting.com/Product.asp?BigClassName=51

Seems to be the best bang for your buck at the moment. I heard an updated version will be available next week.