New 90 ga Build

very nice, i like the tank, what light was used?

 

agv180:

I am currently using my old Power Compact Fluorescent 24in ODYSSEA Lighting until i can get some feedback from the group on what i should buy .

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I'm looking into LEDs for my 90 gallon. Here are some good links I've found:

My DIY LED light for my 90gal

DIY LEDs - The write-up - Page 200 - Reef Central Online Community

(Half way down post 4994 starts a good summary)

Looks like a 48 ultra kit from rapid LED is a very good start.

 

How could I forget this thread:

http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/diy-dimmable-rapidled-kit-converting-mhs-96138.html

Doesn't cover a 90 gallon but has plenty of great info.

 

Tecnomage:


Thanks for the feedback.....LOl WoW! thats what I'm talking about....

Thanks


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No problem! I'm not an expert by any stretch just have done a lot of research recently. It all depends on what you want to keep in the tank.

What were your plans for stocking it? You can then go from there. I'm planning on SPS and clams on the bottom so I'll probably go a bit over kill and go with the 48 ultra rapid led kit and 12 additional LEDs so I feel safe with SPS and clams on the sand bed. I know I'll probably have to dim them quite a bit but I'd rather dim than rip it apart and redo it

 

Looking good, beautiful scape

 

Forum :

After reading through the lighting section and most of all the stickies I'm leaning to wards the T5 4x 8x given that LED's are not yet up to par with aquatic needs and much less with my pocket book...LOL


What is everyone using in a 48" with built in timer for around $350.00 - $400.00


Once again Thanks for the feedback

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Aquaticlife is the only one off the top of my head that meets the timer requirement. You will most likely want a 6 bulb unit if you are looking for clams (crocea and maxima) and SPS on the sand. Otherwise a 4 bulb unit will work for a mixed reef.

 

Thanks 2in10 appreciate the feedback.

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