led setup for 125g long

[new2reefing]

i have been tossing around the idea of running leds but have no clue where to start. first on a 6 foot long tank at 20inches deep how many watts of power should i need to keep everyone happy? second i like diy. so where can i get kits for cheap for me to assemble.

 

[reefer gladness]

http://www.rapidled.com/125g-tank/

Take a look at my reef chronicle for some ideas too. I like a clean looking installation so I tucked all my drivers and controller equipment inside a separate cabinet.

Two suggestions when you go DIY: First make sure the kit is dimmable, this is really important. And second, don't skimp out on the cooling. Get a good heatsink, drilled will keep your LED's permanently attached (epoxy can come unglued). The splash guard is a really good idea too, it helps keep the salt creep off your lights.

 

[anthony27]

I know you tank is a little bigger then mine cause I have a 48 inch long but check out reef breeders I bought a 48 controllable led light for 500$ and it is the bst thing that I ever did for my tank.

 

[1325903997]

hi new2reefing,you can ask Rick to help you DIY and design,he has high power led dimmable aquarium lights,his web shop name is reef radiance,i am very interested in his DM-155e and DM-132e dimmable colorful led light,also i asked him to help me design 30x3w 3 channels of the dimmer knobs unit with a external dimmer.