Info on LEDs anyone?

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  1. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    I have been wanting to get a new fixture for my 75 gallon and I decided its time. Im only running a puny 4x54w and the colors and growth of the coral is quite depressing. I have done what research I can on LEDs but cant seem to find much. From what I have seen and read about them I really like them.

    Is it the same watts/gallon ration as t5s and MH?
    Do they need to be supplemented?
    What size and/or how many LEDs should be used for a 75 gallon?
    Where can I get them?!

    Thanks
     
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  3. damon

    damon Sea Dragon

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    check out rapid leds threads, you'll learn a lot there.
     
  4. jmc2009209

    jmc2009209 Flamingo Tongue

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    I know a site where they sell good rband leds and for cheap. A led that goes for $400 they sell it for $200. If you want info talk to me
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Agree on browsing through the threads in the RapidLED section. Are you trying to buy a complete fixture or are you willing to do a DIY build?

    1) The watts/gallon is not like T5s and MHs, and varies depending on what LEDs you are considering.

    2) They do not need to be supplemented if you do it right. ;)

    3) Size/amount for a 75 depends on what type of tank it is, plus what type of corals you are doing.

    4) Depends on my first question. If you want to do a DIY, RapidLED is great.

    Take a look at my DIY build, feel free to ask any questions: http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/diy-dimmable-rapidled-kit-converting-mhs-96138.html
     
  6. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    Bumb....anyone know of some places with decent pricing, also if I wanted to buy the parts seperate and put them together could someone provide a list of what they think would be a good LED set?
    My tank is a mixed reef. I have softies NPS SPS and LPS
     
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