What is a good LED system for my tank?

[clownfishrule]

hey guys,
I'm looking to upgrade my VHO lights to LED's. what are some good choices? and My budget is maximum 500$. I have a 46 gallon bow front tank. and im looking to keep a mixed reef with anemones.
thanx.

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Sol Blue LED with AI Controller

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Contact Eric Grace if interested on that website at ericgrace09@ymail.com ALL RS member get a discount. $15 shipping applies.

 

[steved13]

+1 good light, I use 4 over my 250

 

[dmatt88]

250w mh. Just saying.

..........tequilla is not my friend anymore

 

[clownfishrule]

250w mh. Just saying.

..........tequilla is not my friend anymore

I was looking at those but i cant find one thats in my budget.

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Email Eric, I think he has some not listed.

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Email him about this one, Coralvue 250w Lumen Bright SE Pendant Kit | eBay he will cut you a deal since you are a RS member if he can. He will have to make sure of availability.

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

There is also a Double Ended one Coralvue 250w Lumen Bright DE Pendant Kit | eBay

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

If you are wondering about quality ask Eric. He will be the one to know.

 

[PIMPALA]

whatever you do, I wouldnt try to use ANY type of pendant.


the tank is 36" long, and has a VERY VERY crucial center brace. if you put a powerful MH in the center, you will melt it, and the tank will leak. (unless its mounted at least a foot away from it) if you put a LED pendant on it, it will have a huge shadow in the center of the tank. you are going to need a nice PAIR of LED pendants to get the coverage you need.


purely speaking from experience on this one.

 

[clownfishrule]

i have a glass covering on it so I don't think it will melt and that middle bar piece can't you just cut it off. or could you put a fan to cool it down.

 

[clownfishrule]

and bladeyamaha ill consider him.

 

[steved13]

No, you can't cut off the center support, you'd be asking for disaster.

 

[clownfishrule]

oh ok.

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

and bladeyamaha ill consider him.

He is an RS Sponsor by the way.

 

[PIMPALA]

glass cover matters NONE. I had a 250w MH/T5 fixture on my 46 bowfront, and had that same "glass cover" that protects it.


care to guess how that turned out?

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

It melted the plastic support.

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Get the LEDs, they are cheaper on electricity anyways.

 

[clownfishrule]

but if i hang it from the ceiling like a foot away it will be fine right. and the corals and stuff will get enough light.