Im looking into getting a lighting system and need some help on which one to get.

sergio

sergio

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So i looking into getting a lighting system that i can grow coral and anemones. Also i wanted to know if the new LED lighting systems work? Or if they are even better where can i find them at.
 
1snapple

1snapple

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agreed, what sized tank, do you want MH or T5's? LED's are an option. if it's a 48" tank and you wanted LED's (you want them but maybe can't afford them) look into 2 sets of MaxSpect LED's
 
foxface88

foxface88

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I have a 40 gal tall tank and I run 4x32 watt High Output T5's, I like this setup. I can do all soft corals and LPS. I recently added a sump so i could get my nitrates down below 5 so I can do SPS. I added a green and a pink birdsnest SPS about 3 weeks ago and placed them at the top of my tank so theres only about 3"- 4" of water above them and they're already growing white tips out and seem to be doing great. I also have a false rose anemone and it moved it self to the bottom of my tank and is doing good, the clowns love it. Hope this helps.
 
2quills

2quills

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Is this a 40G breeder tank? If so then you could go with the 1watt led's no problem. There are more and more people keeping SPS using 1watt led's with much success lately. I think anything over 18-24" deep is where the par begins to drop off to the point where you'll want to step up to the more high powered 3watt led fixtures (which are real expensive). Try looking into the Reef Koi fixtures. They are reasonably priced. The guy that makes them has been using them on his SPS frag tanks for several months with good success. I've been following some of his progress over on another site.
 
sergio

sergio

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Its a 40 gallon tank and its 36in. by 17in. and I dont have anything else in there im just buying part by part untill i have everything else so i can start to cycle it.
 
sergio

sergio

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Im looking into LEDs because they seem to save more energy. But really im just looking into anything that is good and will be able to keep my coral and anemones alive and healthy.
 
sergio

sergio

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Yes it was thank you. So i was thinking of getting a 405 fluval aquarium canister filter. Would that be enough if i plan of keeping about 5 fish in there and coral and anemones
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

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I would say a leds might seem like a huge investment in the beginning, but will pay for themselves over time in several ways. Are you handy a DIY? I would opt for a sump on your setup...Not a fan of canisters, and your tank could be easily be drilled to accommodate a sump, and you could hide your skimmer and misc equipment in a sump and more filtering power with a sump setup IMHO.....
 
sergio

sergio

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ok thanks alot....so what are some good LED lighting systems i look and i havent seen any that really catch my eye would u know of any .... ok thanks ill look into the sumps then im just buying everything slowly so at the end i have everything ready for my fish
 
1snapple

1snapple

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Try MAxSpect, i have friend who has frag tanks that use this system, it'a $579.99 for the he has on his frags but he grows everything and they have their own nice control panel. 2 will cover at least 60" with overlap. It's an awesome little set-up.
 
cam78

cam78

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Hmmm, interesting about these MaxSpect. Never heard of them until now, and I have been researching LED's for a while. The company that seems to be in the lead for quality and best lighting is Aqua Illuminations. I also am a fan of Acan but think theAI's quality is far superior and its a little more than Acan. AI is not cheap but through all the research through professionals, it seems AI is where to go.
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

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Rapidled sells DIY kits with all the components and use Cree 3w leds.....Reasonable price as well IMO
 
1snapple

1snapple

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MaxSpect i think, a friend of mine runs 3 160 fixtures over his tanks and it looks awesome and everything looks great
 
gemmy

gemmy

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MaxSpect G2-160W LED Aquarium Lighting
[FR-175141]
$579.99
MaxSpect G2-160W LED Aquarium Lighting
16" x 7.25" x 2.5"
Includes:
2 30w 16000k LED's
14 3W 12000k LED's
14 3w Royal Blue LED's (445-460nm)
4 3w Violet(403nm)
4 .1w Moonlight LED's
3 Channel Lighting Timer
Lamp-Temp indicator
Over-Temp Protection
Hanging Kit
Tank Mount Kit
Now includes independent control of the blue and white LED's.
 
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