Choosing a LED light for my 90 gallon new tank. $1100 limit.

wyattray

wyattray

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So I've been reading alot about my new tank setup, I got a metal halide light with the tank. I don't like the heat output and all the modifications that will be needed to place in my canopy. I'm looking to purchase a led light for around 1000 dollars. I need a light that will eventually support SPS corals in a few years, for the time being it will just be live rock. I'm trying to take this build nice and slow and purchase all the right equipment the first time.
-90 Gallon 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 25 3/8
-I want to use my canopy cause where the tanks located the angle of the light bleeds into your eyes when your on the couch.
-I don't want to have to DIY anything.
-I'm looking to have this light support my tank from the beginning
So far Ive narrowed my choices down to a few.

2x EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w (Gen 1) LED Light Fixture $1200
http://www.***********.com/EcoTech_Marine_Radion_XR30w_(Gen_1)_LED_Light_Fixture__20_Inch_LED_Light_Fixtures-EcoTech_Marine-EM3111-FILTFILDTN-vi.html
I don't know how I can mount these in my canopy if I go this route.
I'm also looking into 3x Kessel I'm not sure which ones I need, (Colors and Wattage) but I might be able to ditch the canopy if these are more focused.
And my last option is a AI Vega, I'm very lost on what all I need to get, Ive looked on a few website and it seems like I need to custom build one.
Ive also been looking into leds lights from http://www.reefbreeders.com/ any advice on there lights?
Thanks for all your help, this forum has gotten me so far.
Let me know if you need more info
 
wyattray

wyattray

New Member
Well I did research on this all day looking at old forum post and I will be getting 2 AI Vegas, should I get 2 color or 2 blue ?
 
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jstdv8

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I'm getting my reefbreeders here in about a month, just got in on the april group buy over on RC.
I've been looking into them for a while and had pretty good reviews, good customer service and great value.
I don't know a lot about most of the other brands, but a few of the folks who have bought some of the more expensive varieties have had mixed reviews I think based mostly on some corals not getting the needed spectrum. I don't recall if that mostly based on the Radiums or the Vega. Many happy campers from both of those groups as well though.
Got both of my Reefbreeders photon 16's for my 120g for 520.00 for the pair. Can't wait to try them out.
 
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smallreef

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I've had 2 of the reefbreeders led units for a few months on my 50g tank....I really Iike them...I've been in ths hobby for over 12 years now...gone from power compacts to a really awesome 6bulb t5 unit and now to LEDs...don't think I'll ever go back....
 
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