Making the switch to led

I am going to Leds. But here is my dilemma. I am only do zoas palys and lps. So how many watts should I go with on Leds. I am thinking 90 3 watts Leds it will put me around 4.5 watts per gallon. It is a 56 gallon tank. Input please lots of it.

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Waaaaay too many. A 36 kit would allow SPS with that tank. If you ever plan on SPS, go with that...dimmable. Talk to RapidLED about setting you up.

 

Why just 36

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+1 on all parts.

 

the watts per gallon rule doesnt apply.
90 3w leds over your tank will be crazy.
i agree 36 should be more than plenty.

 

Some of my local reefers are saying I should atleast go with 60. Is that still to much.

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Yup, too much. Watts per gallon doesnt mean anything, especially when using it with LEDs.

 

Lets put it this way. I am setting up an SPS dominant growout tank. I will be using 40 LEDs to light a 40 Breeder (36x18x16). Do your local reefers have a DIY fixture? As said above, the watts/gallon rule does not apply. Optics will get your spread/focus you want with less LEDs. Go dimmable!

 

So this led kit is more than enough huh. http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/36--LEDs--DIY-Dimmable-Kit.html

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