Cheap LED options for over my 65g?

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  1. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I know that LED prices have taken quite a drop since I last looked last year and hear there are some good foreign made units at reasonable prices. What kind of cheap, decently features would you recommend for over my standard 65g?
     
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  2. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    It would be good to choose a unit that is at least dimmable,one that is controllable would be better.The size and power you would need/want would greatly depend on your plans for the tank and what you would like to house in it.Reefbreeders.com is a good place to look if you would also like to keep the cost down.
     
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  3. KcLive

    KcLive Plankton

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    You can also check out ReefRadiance.com as well. That is where I picked up my LED light from
     
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  4. monkey wrench

    monkey wrench Plankton

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    I agree, I have a 65 gallon and im thinking of reefbreeders for mine when im ready to upgrade. Plus you cant beat the price.
     
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  5. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    A couple of reef radiance dm 155e's should do it. Depending on dimensions of the 65g, (if its a cube) you might even get away with just 1 dm 155
     
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  6. Flying Turkey

    Flying Turkey Astrea Snail

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    Yes you can...

    LUMENTEK PRO 120 - Reef Radiance

    From the pictures it looks like both the Reef Radiance and Reefbreeder units use the exact same controller. Only $279 for the Reef Radiance, $320 for the Reefbreeder.
     
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  7. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    2 reef breeders value fixtures or 1 reefbreeders photon 32 would cover your tank well.

    I have the photon 32 and love it.
     
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  8. hart24601

    hart24601 Flamingo Tongue

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    I have 2 reef breeders value on my 65. Love them.
     
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    monkey wrench Plankton

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    haven't seen those lumentek light fixtures before,dont look bad either. I like the idea of the photon 32 also. On mine I was thinking the 2 reefbreeder value, but now im not sure:confused:
     
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  10. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    Thanks everybody. Apparently the value of HQI lights has plummeted. I think I am just going to hold on to these for a while.
     
    EllisJuan, Feb 2, 2014
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