Tanks with LEDs...

[mapn4reef]

Anyone with a 72" tank with LEDs? I'm looking to upgrade from my 3 - 250w MH to LEDs. I was thinking of getting the 72" package from reefgeeks which includes 6 AI modules with the controller for $3,300. I just want to see how they look before jumping on something like this.

I think 4 will work fine on your tank, just mount them at the appropriate height, AI suggests 4 units for my 48" tank being built...but most folks with experience and Premium Aquatics recommended 3 units would be perfect for 48" tank...I think 2 units might even work...

 

[TheReefChief]

But do you guys get the shimmer effect with the leds?

crazier shimmer, since the light is shimmering from 10-100 points instead of 1.

 

[sramos1104]

Very nice colors, which leds give the purple actinic look? is it the stunner ultraviolet ones?

I also invested in the Ecoxotic LED Modules. Which ones do you use during the day and night. I bought a couple of the blue stunner strips to add color during the day with the main LED modules, and then I bought a couple UV stunner (purple) strips for moonlighting. Do you use any of the blue stunner strips for moonlighting, or is that too much light during the night?

 

[sramos1104]

Here's my LED cube. I'm using the Ecoxotic LED's with two added actinic modular strips and one actinic stunner strip. Also, don't worry the baby tangs went to a bigger tank.

Sorry, quoted the wrong item..


I also invested in the Ecoxotic LED Modules. Which ones do you use during the day and night. I bought a couple of the blue stunner strips to add color during the day with the main LED modules, and then I bought a couple UV stunner (purple) strips for moonlighting. Do you use any of the blue stunner strips for moonlighting, or is that too much light during the night?

 

[powdr_dayz]

Homebuilt LED fixture over my 72 Gallon Bowfront...24 Blues, 24 Super Whites, fully dimmable.

100% Blues and Whites...

100% Blues, No Whites...

100% Whites, No Blues...

Lighting system running for about 1 year now...happy with the results..

 

[redhanded77]

diy fixture, 6 month tank started from frags

 

[mess7777]

diy fixture, 6 month tank started from frags

nice!

 

[IluvGod'sreefs]

I just ordered the 48" Marineland reef capable for my 55. Will post with pics of the tank under VHO, and LED's for comparison in a week or so. Until then, I'm like a kid at Christmas waiting for Santa!

 

[cale262]

36" cube with one Pacific Sun Black Python, 10"s above the water surface, set @ 1400K...System is two months old now.

 

[redhanded77]

wow, nice spread on that fixture!

 

[IluvGod'sreefs]

cale262 all I can say is WOW! That is one gorgeous tank!!!

 

[ludnix]

Here is my 120g with 84 CREE XR-E DIY fixture.

I thought I'd post an update since it's been 6 months since I started using the LED fixture.

 

[SurfnFish]

Here's my 17x17x10 with a PAR38 bulb:

 

[thereeftank]

Here's my 17x17x10 with a PAR38 bulb:

IMO, doesn't look like the nem is getting much light. How long have you had the tank under these lights?

 

[thereeftank]

I thought I'd post an update since it's been 6 months since I started using the LED fixture.

Very nice growth! What are the demensions of your tank? Which driver? how many blue, white leds? What was the cost?

 

[Anemonebuff]

Here's my LED cube. I'm using the Ecoxotic LED's with two added actinic modular strips and one actinic stunner strip. Also, don't worry the baby tangs went to a bigger tank.

Love your tank. It looks better with the sand IMO.

 

[SurfnFish]

IMO, doesn't look like the nem is getting much light. How long have you had the tank under these lights?

Yeah, the nem wasn't getting too much of the light in that pic. I've redone the rockwork, and now the nem is in the middle of the tank near the top. It really thrives there. It's HUGE now!

 

[cale262]

cale262 all I can say is WOW! That is one gorgeous tank!!!

Thanks God'sreefs...It's coming together.

Here's a quick video of the transition from 1300K to 2300K then back to 1300K.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB-Oelus-6A

 

[FastUno]

How many degrees does the tank temp differentiate between night & day, LED's on & off? 1-2 degrees?

 

[ludnix]

Very nice growth! What are the demensions of your tank? Which driver? how many blue, white leds? What was the cost?

I have a build thread here:
http://www.saltwatermasters.com/forums/threads/66-Ludnix-s-DIY-LED-light-build

It's 42x XR-E Royal Blue and 42 XR-E Cool White on 6x Meanwell LPC-35-700 drivers.