My First Marine/Reef Attempt

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Kriss, May 1, 2011.

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  1. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    What do you not like about them?
    I think keeping your stock lighting and adding blue LEDs as actinics would be awesome.
     
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  2. Kriss

    Kriss Astrea Snail

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    It isn't just their LEDs. I have a TMC v2 800 Skimmer that is not that great & is going to be upgraded. Their LED tiles are quite small & do not have very many LEDs per tile, I would need 5 or 6 to light my tank.
    I have actually been looking in to Reef-Beam LEDs. They are a UK company & I have seen them in use on the tank that is displayed on their web site.

    I do like the idea of sticking with the T5s for day light & adding actinic LED :D

    Thanks for the ideas ;)
     
    Kriss, Jun 26, 2011
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  3. Tiffany

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    woo, pretty cool. i am always dreaming to have such a tank!
     
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  4. thepanfish

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    Mhhhh, I'd shy away from the rebranded OEM 1w LED fixtures.
    Amazing but pricey: http://coralcraftuk.yolasite.com/led3.php
    Or one of these as actinics, the strips in blue:
    CoralSky - Products
    Not sure on UK availability.
     
    thepanfish, Jun 27, 2011
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  5. Kriss

    Kriss Astrea Snail

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    Thanks very much Tiffany, work hard & you'll get what you want :)

    Hi, thanks very much for the info. Those LED fixtures look fantastic, I will be taking a very close look in to them & their availability in the UK.
    Many thanks :D
     
    Kriss, Jun 28, 2011
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