Ninjabeaver Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hey guys, Starting to look for LEDs for the 75 build that I am starting. The Arctic-T247 seem like a good light to start with. I was thinking of putting two on the 48" tank. Any other suggestions or other lights I should check out? I know I want something that I can program w/o the manual dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) If you want ramping features and color controllability, get the Reefstar alphas. There's a demo program so you can see if it works for your setup before commitment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited December 29, 2014 by vanz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peng Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) If you want fancy ones, you can go for Radion. MH is my favorite though I won't choose them. Cheaper-but-not-bad ones you can find them on EBay. They can raise SPS, though might not be as good as more expensive ones. 2 for $200 is enough for a 75. Edited December 29, 2014 by Peng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I had two T247s on a 90 and was stoked on them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjabeaver Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 How about the IT 2080? Wondering if it would have good coverage over 48 tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger334 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) I would highly recommend TMC AquaRay LEDs. Might spend like $50 more, but you will get so much more. Controlling option is separate too, only because they require a dimmer, which wont mess with the spectrum with adjusting the LEDs. A patented unique LED design, with more useful light for the coral. A nice color, even though they are 20K. Not to mention a 5 year full warranty. No others do this. http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/32321-tmc-aquaray-leds-are-back/ I hope your search goes well. I would recommend 2 or 3 for your set up. 3 if you are wanting SPS close to the bottom of the tank. Otherwise, most likely 2. Edited December 30, 2014 by Trigger334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 How about the IT 2080? Wondering if it would have good coverage over 48 tank. I have never used that one so hard for me to say. Ocean Revive did have a 48" fixture that mounted to the tank at MACNA and there is an example at Cuttlefish, but I keep asking to buy it and they keep saying not yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I had two IT2040's over my 90g for a while. Worked excellent, and grew the heck out of my SPS. I'm running Kessil's now with T5 supplementation. I highly recommend the OR lights. Single 2080 probably wouldn't do the trick imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnwreefer Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) I just realized this was old delete, delete, delete lol Edited February 22, 2015 by pnwreefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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