Wanting to go from Compact Flourescent to LED, what's your thoughts?

[tannersmith200]

hey guys
I have a 28G Nano Cube JBJ CF-QUAD tank. I love it but I am thinking of changing the lighting from Compact Flourescent to LED. I would like your alls opinion if the LED system will be effective enough for almost any organism that needs strong lighting.
here's the link to Marine Depots LED lighting system that I may purchase if I get good feedback.
LINK - http://www.***********.com/Elos_E_Li...FILDTN-vi.html
It's expensive but cost effective I hope.

Thanks for thre replys

 

[nikesb]

I think you should go with a different fixture if you decide to go with a led fixture. maxspect makes some really nice ones for a better price ratio. nanocustoms will also be bringing out a t5 and led hybrid which i think will be really nice if you can wait.

 

[tannersmith200]

Originally Posted by nikeSB
http:///forum/post/3249574
I think you should go with a different fixture if you decide to go with a led fixture. maxspect makes some really nice ones for a better price ratio. nanocustoms will also be bringing out a t5 and led hybrid which i think will be really nice if you can wait.
Thanks for the reply!
I really like nanocustom's LED fixture with the choice of white or blue LEDS on each strip. It's more of a custom job. Thanks for the lead . I will continue to shop

 

[bender77]

I just ordered LED retrofit for my 24g nanocube from nanotuner. It will take 2 to 3 weeks to get it. I emailed the company about my tank (I have a couple of LPS and softies) this is the email they sent me
The 3.6 would be just fine for LPS and softies. The 5.6 uses the same LEDs as the 3.6, but there are more of them. Because of this there is better coverage of the higher intensity light. However, like I said, the slightly lower amount of light in the 3.6 is still giving you approximate output of about a 100w halide system. Depending on if you want to run sunrise/sunset or not would determine color options. I would say you have three options.
2x white, 1x blue – approximately 14k
2x blue, 1x white – approximately 20k
3x 50/50 – between 14k and 20k