which led system to buy ?

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  1. chum

    chum Coral Banded Shrimp

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    the blue leds on my aquavim system have stopped working. of course it is 3 months out of warranty. if i cannot get them to cover it, which system is dependable and not expensive ? thanks for any input.
     
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  3. _alex_

    _alex_ Feather Duster

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    What's your budget and what's size tank and type of coral?
     
  4. chum

    chum Coral Banded Shrimp

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    hello, it is a 66 gallon corner with softies.
     
  5. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I'm currently running a mixed reef, including over 20 sps with a
    Basement brand- non dimmable TaoTronics Ebay purchase- well worth the $.

    But for not much more, I'd go with The economy ReefBreeder lights- which I may get soon anyways.

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  6. dandk2261999

    dandk2261999 Bristle Worm

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    Reef Breeders all the way. Great customer service and in country warranty. 179.00 shipped is a great price.

    reefbreeders

    I have a value fixture on a 29 gallon loaded with LPS, Zoa's, and a Montipora and its only on 1/4 power and everything is doing great.
     
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    andywyeth07 Bristle Worm

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    I have reef breeders and love them so far. Great priced units!
     
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  9. chum

    chum Coral Banded Shrimp

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    thanks for every ones input !
     
  10. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I have the same product that reefbreeders sells as their Photon 32. I love this light. I don't think you can go wrong with their prices.
     
  11. serega

    serega Astrea Snail

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    Most important spectrum of leds, if they have royal blue s and white only you get a brown color of your corals
     
  12. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

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    I recently updated all my lights at Aquatraders.com I got 2- 36" in two bulb HO T5's and 2- 72" 55 Leds 3 watts each for a total of $480.00 So thats four different lights shipped for 480.00