Will 4 aquarays sustain SPS?

[Kingah]

Hey guys, I currently have a RSM 130, I have already modded in two reef blue aquarays to suppliment the current 55w PC's (two of them). With both units i think the temp in the hood will rocket over the summer, it's not so bad at the moment but I'd say it's borderline.

I'm thinking of completely doing away with the PC's and adding two more aquarays. That would be 4 in total. 2 reef blues and 2 reef whites ( I like the bluer look).

Would this allow LPS and maybe even SPS to thrive, I would position SPS high up on my rockscape as that could make all the difference, here's a picture of my tank:

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/47/dsc02473og.jpg

Thanks guys

 

[Big Ray]

Hey nice tank

not too familiar with RSM systems, but 4 T5HO would be sufficient to grow SPS on the top half., given the water parameters are matching SPS needs.

 

[Kingah]

Thanks

Aquarays aren't T5 bulbs, they are LEDs. 5 Cree LEDs per aquaray, so it would be 20 in total...

 

[Big Ray]

yea, I think they have the same output though if not more.

LED Aquarium Light; AquaRay AquaBeam, GroBeam Cree XR, XG Emitter; PAR 38 & Rio Mini Sun Lights

hopefully others with more experience with this light can chime in, my understanding was they are comparable in PAR.

 

[chipmunkofdoom2]

I think they would produce enough light, but the price is a little steep per bar. For my pico I made a 6 LED strip for about $100. YMMV though, DIY isn't for everyone.