Opinions required about this LED fixture.

I am currently using 4X 39w T5 lights but my 2 actinics have stopped working due to a faulty ballast I think. For a while now I've been thinking of upgrading to LEDs but have been putting it off due to lack of funds but rather than repair my current lights I am looking at some LEDs in a price range I can afford. I know that they are not top of the range but I would like some opinions on whether they would be adequate or not, at least as good as my current fixture. I am in Australia and with the cost of postage buying from the USA is not really an option.
Please let me know what you think.
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I'm no LED expert, but considering that the marine version sports 14000k + 460nm, you might be fine with that unit. Either way, here's a bump for your question. Perhaps someone from the evening crowd with more knowledge will chime in and assist you.

 

Thanks for the reply and bump Mr Bill, I think it should be ok but I'm no expert either.

 

I would not invest in a fixture such as this. Looking at the few techinical specs it lists, such as using 460nm 1 w blue emitters. I would find those to be on the weaker side. The 10w whites seem a little powerful as well.

If you are up to a DIY challenge check out
www.cutter.com.au/index.php
Its a model hobby site for electronics users based out of Australia, They will definately be able to help you make an awesome reef light.
If a light maker wont describe the types of Diodes, or give sprectral output of the light, then it is not worth your time or money to give them your business. Lighting is expensive and you get what you pay for. theres a reason people who drop thousands on their lights dont complain, and everyone that bought the cheapest led light when they first came out saying how bad they are.

 

Thank you very much for the advice and link, I've had a quick look and although it is a bit confusing it is worth checking out more thoroughly shortly.
I'm confident of the DIY aspect but the thing is I really don't have a clue as to which kit and other things I need to do the job. If anyone would care to offer advice in this area I would be very grateful.
My tanks dimensions are 100cm wide X 60cm high X43cm wide or 39 "x 24" X 17"
Thanks again

 

Well tank size is a good start. but also what are you planning to grow with it, Sps? lps? softies? a mix? Sps will determine if you need lots of light. Leds are powerful but for a 24inch deep tank you will probably need optics to reach sand bed if that is your goals. For your tank size and if you want to a mix reef. I think 30-40 leds should work for you. Look at cree for good ones. The XPE series is good for royal blue and blue colors. Also you may want to check out the new XT series for color options. The xpg series for whites had been good. I find the XML high powered emitters to be too much.
Theres so many different options and aspects. An easier time is now that we know your tank dimensions. What are your plans and budget, to help us help you decide on a good light or kit.

 

Thank you for you help, my tank has been running for many years with basically a few fish and some LPS but I wouldn't mind trying my hand at SPS, so I would like adequate lighting for SPS as well.
I have been studying the link given to me earlier and looking at the 24 led kit with optics ( not sure about 40 degree or 60 degree) and dimmer which is around the $400 mark, about my limit financially. Looking at that kit I assume that I would need heat sink as well, Is this so? What else would I need that is not in the kit? It is the 20mm coral kit. Cutter Electronics

 

I have done tons of research since my last post, including the 17 page thread on the Aquastyle LED kits and I think I have finally decided on the 36 led kit from Aquastyle. I understand that the Crees from the Cutter site I was given a link to are better but at more than double the price I will them a miss for now. It seems most people were happy enough with the Aquastyle. Thank you all for your advice and Happy New Year from Australia, although it's not the new year in some countries yet.