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Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Mkizla, May 2, 2011.

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    Reefbrite 15 inch 12 watts are 140 each. 3 is 420 dollars, and 36 watt

    boostled is 135watt module is $399

    For watt wise, there is a huge difference, but is it just different type of LED's? or does both have same par reading level?

    Im so confused, I already bought 2 reef brite 50/50 and feel like I could of gone with better choice..

    I have solana 34 gallon tank, and want to keep sps and clam, and I was told I would need one more for it, what do you guys think..do you think reef brite was worth it
     
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  3. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    marineland reef capable LED's have shown growth in my tank everything is close to double its size in 5 1/2 months and much cheaper than what you're showing there.
     
  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Ouch, bud. You already bought 2 of the reefbrite stips? I think the mu series 135 would be way too powerful for the tank you have.

    Personally I would have gone with one of the AI Sol Nano units.

    $365 at Salty Supply.
     
  5. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Not sure what tank you are putting the light on, But I have two of the mu135 on my 6foot long 125 and not sure I need a third. I have one at each end six inches in from the end and there is just a little shadow in the middle I need something man these lights are sweeeet.
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    This is for a Current Solana 34g. 20" X 20" footprint.
     
  7. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    do u think i wasted money on these?
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I can't say for sure. I have never seen them in person, but I know they are intended to replace T5HO lighting. One strip is supposed to replace 1 bulb.

    I don't think you would be able to get enough coverage with 3 strips. You would probably need 4. 48w would probably do it. I just don't think they are worth the money when there are just as good, lower price LED options out there.
     
  10. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    my idiocy is someones gain, im gonna do par reading tomorrow with this, and my friends LED pendant, and decide from there on what to do
     
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    I would stick with the halide
     
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    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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