Quantitative Comparison of Lighting Technologies: Metal Halide, T5 & LEDs

Have anyone seem this PFO Solaris - I5 Series in person?

Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: Quantitative Comparison of Lighting Technologies: Metal Halide, T5 Fluorescent and LED

 

Yes, I've seen it. In fact, I sold the first 6 foot one in the country (per Joy of PFO). Unfortunately, they were sued by a company for patent infringement and PFO had to declare bankruptcy.

 

I think that is what I saw when I wrote this up:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-f...ed-solaris-lamp-par-comparison-pfo-45882.html

 

LED lights still have a ways to go before they reach the price point that makes them feasible. That day will come, but garbage like the PFO lawsuit does not help when it drives one of the few companies we have in this market out of business.

 

Was reading this earlier, pretty cool and pretty cheap. I think I read it takes about 6-8 to light larger (55+ gal) tanks.

Par 38 LED spotlights - Reef Central Online Community

 

I have a couple of those NanoTuners par38 and LOVE them I also have 2x 48" Reef Brite LED actinics (from Joy as well Curt) that I am also highly in love with.