New LED System

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  1. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

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    Okay so I decided I'm going with an LED system. Where is a good place to buy the 6 bulb fixture I was recommended? Also, it seems as though AI system along with the LED is the way to go. How much will a system like this run me?
     
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  2. ao72689

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    and I was told by my LFS to go with nano?
     
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  4. coylee_17

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    What size tank? What are you wanting to keep?
     
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    90g fish and reef
     
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  6. FaceOfDeceit

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    Depends on the corals you want to keep. If you go LPS and softies, you should just need 2 of the regular sized AI Sols. Nanos are for just that, Nanos. If you want to keep SPS, you'll need 3 Sols.
     
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    I have a 90g with 2 AI Sol units. Everything in the tank is showing good growth and color including my SPS. Nice spread with the units mounted legnthwise 8" above the water.
     
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    i agree, i would do 2, you still get great ouput and can grow virtually anything.
     
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    I agree 2 of the reg. Sol's should do for a 90. Nano's won't be enough IMO.
     
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