Hi all,
Per my other post I've downsized from a 180 and I'm putting together a new 90 tank description below. Currently I'm looking to replace some very old T-12's ( 2 x white and 2 x actinic ). Like just about everyone i'm comparing LED's vs T-5's.
My question is when comparing wattage most of what i'm looking at are 4 bulb x 48" units that are mostly in the 216 watt range. When looking at LED's ( mid range - not cheap but not high end ) most state they are 54 watts.
Can anyone provide me with some direction on how to compare for strength etc?
One LED i'm looking at is
http://www.***********.com/Current_USA_Orbit_Marine_LED_Aquarium_Light_20_Inch_LED_Light_Fixtures-Current_USA-CU04100-FILTFILDTN-vi.html
I know it's not high end but it's got a built in times, several modes etc. Seems like a decent starter...
Thanks for any advice on how to compare strengths / wattage.
JB
Setup...
* Marineland 90 gallon crystal clear corner flo - 700 gph flow capacity
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** Down below -
* 30 gallon sump / refugium
* Dual skimmer sock
* Eshoops PSK-200 protein skimmer
* Mag 12 return pump
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** In the tank -
* Jebao Wireless RW-15 wave maker with electronic controller x 1 ( want a 2nd )
* T-12 lighting - 2 x white and 2 x blue
- replace soon with LED or T-5
* Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400
* Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050
* JBJ lighting Auto Top Off - 10 gallon reserve
* 60 lbs live sand ( 2+ inch sand bed )
* 40 lbs base rock
* 3" yellow tang
* 2" blue tang
* 1" oscellaris clown x 2
* Small star fish
* Red fire shrimp
* Hermits x 10
* Snail x 10
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** Want to add
* Jebao Wireless RW-15 wave maker with electronic controller x 1
- will remove Koralia's when I add this...
* LED or T-5 lighting x 48"
* 40 lbs or so live rock
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Extra equipment
* Mag 7 pump
* Mag 5 pump
Per my other post I've downsized from a 180 and I'm putting together a new 90 tank description below. Currently I'm looking to replace some very old T-12's ( 2 x white and 2 x actinic ). Like just about everyone i'm comparing LED's vs T-5's.
My question is when comparing wattage most of what i'm looking at are 4 bulb x 48" units that are mostly in the 216 watt range. When looking at LED's ( mid range - not cheap but not high end ) most state they are 54 watts.
Can anyone provide me with some direction on how to compare for strength etc?
One LED i'm looking at is
http://www.***********.com/Current_USA_Orbit_Marine_LED_Aquarium_Light_20_Inch_LED_Light_Fixtures-Current_USA-CU04100-FILTFILDTN-vi.html
I know it's not high end but it's got a built in times, several modes etc. Seems like a decent starter...
Thanks for any advice on how to compare strengths / wattage.
JB
Setup...
* Marineland 90 gallon crystal clear corner flo - 700 gph flow capacity
------------------------------------------------------
** Down below -
* 30 gallon sump / refugium
* Dual skimmer sock
* Eshoops PSK-200 protein skimmer
* Mag 12 return pump
------------------------------------------------------
** In the tank -
* Jebao Wireless RW-15 wave maker with electronic controller x 1 ( want a 2nd )
* T-12 lighting - 2 x white and 2 x blue
- replace soon with LED or T-5
* Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400
* Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050
* JBJ lighting Auto Top Off - 10 gallon reserve
* 60 lbs live sand ( 2+ inch sand bed )
* 40 lbs base rock
* 3" yellow tang
* 2" blue tang
* 1" oscellaris clown x 2
* Small star fish
* Red fire shrimp
* Hermits x 10
* Snail x 10
------------------------------------------------------
** Want to add
* Jebao Wireless RW-15 wave maker with electronic controller x 1
- will remove Koralia's when I add this...
* LED or T-5 lighting x 48"
* 40 lbs or so live rock
------------------------------------------------------
Extra equipment
* Mag 7 pump
* Mag 5 pump
