Lights Recommendations

[danmartis]

hello!
I have a 24x24x20 high tank that im looking to buy some leds for it.
My goal is to keep a few SPS and maybe one of the easier clams,and lps.
So i was looking to buy the AI sol Blue which is $400 or just maybe build one from rapidled and save 140$ that i can use to buy an Ro/di unit,or something else.
let me know what do you guys think .And if this units are enough light for my tank.
thank you

 

[Mark Bianco]

Not sure how many led's you are buying for only 140.00 I myself would look into the AI one thing nice about the AI is that not only is the intenisty is controllable but the color is controable as well. Another thing about building your own if you spread out the leds you may have an issue with what some people refer to as banding, and disco effect. Ai clump 3 leds for each pod and then spread out the pods over the entire area of the fixture. The only drawback I see with the AI's is that the outer corners of your tank may be a little under powered, but with the correct coral placement everything should work out well.

Mark