Need Accent LED's

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  1. dandk2261999

    dandk2261999 Bristle Worm

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    I am switching from the Reef Breeders value fixtures back to T5 lighting. Nothing wrong with the LED's just couldn't get the right color settings that make my corals happy like T5's do.

    I am running softies with two montiporas. I have 2 54w (108watts total) fixtures.

    Was looking for a LED strip that could accent the T5's to allow the color pop that you get from the LEDs. Was looking for a strip that would have moonlights too.

    Any recommendations
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    yes, I'm interested in answers on this one.
     
  4. Matt Rogers

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    I'll throw one out that I've been thinking about since I saw it at a show last year. The Ecoxotic RGB Panorama Pro LED module with controller. You can set any color of the sun on it and really dial it on for some corals in your tank. I had fun playing with the controller. The 12" strip would fit on my particular fixture between the halide and T5.

    I still haven't pulled the trigger - it's not the cheapest option at over $100. But I like it a lot for the control.

    FYI - this is all true - but it's also true that Ecoxotic is a sponsor here so it looks bad coming from me - do your own homework.

    matt
     
  5. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    I bought a couple marineland blue 460nm accent light strips and taped them together. Put velcro on my T5 fixture so I can remove it when need be. They look great at night.
     
  6. dandk2261999

    dandk2261999 Bristle Worm

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    Thanks for the recommendations. Matt I will look into your option a little more.