New Light Set Up Led and T5

Super happy. Had VHO's and Metal Halides. The cost of electric and the cost of bulb replacement was getting ridiculous. 70 dollars per halide 45 dollars plus shipping for the VHO's I was over it. 72 inch" vho's 175 watt halides mogul base. too much heat and electricity. I bought two 72 inch Led 55 bulb 3w each bulb set up and two 36" T5's with two bulbs each. So far I am amazed and the difference that the lights has made on my tank. More shimmer, I have sponges growing on the rocks and they seem much happier. Some of the coraline algea bleached but it's making a comeback. Best of all the Chiller rarely turns on. My electric bill is down 20 dollars for a partial month. Waiting to see what this next bill brings. Here's a couple shots of the lights.

 

Well Rolo,

Welcome to 3Reef!

Those look like some awesome lights there. Did they come like that? Where did yhou get a 72inch LED? Brand?

We'd also lke to see pics of your DT with the lights on it!

 

Thank You. I Installed them like that in the canopy. I bought them all at aqua traders they are branded Green Element. They look really good for the price. Couldn't pass it up. I have a video but i have to compress it or something. It's been awhile since I loaded a video.


LED Dual 3W

 

LED's and T5's - YouTube

 

Here are some pictures of the lights sorry I forgot.

 

Interesting that you included the Atlantis like ruins in your aquascaping.

What do you plan to keep in your tank?

 

Currently, I only have four fish. Maroon clown, Pear scale butterfly, Majestic Angel, Royal Gramma. Plan on purchasing a naso tang, a couple Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish one day soon. As far as coral I think for now I will try soft coral maybe in the future hard coral. If hard corals a montipora would be my start.

 

Awesome looking I like the ruins in there gives it a personal touch

 

Are you concerned with detritus buildup behind the rocks since it's a more closed design?

Also where did you get your rocks from?

 

Thanks I thought it would look cool once covered with Coraline algae.