Hey everyone,
I'm looking for some opinions on led systems for a larger tank. I'd love opinions from those with led experience on their own large tanks although any educated opinion would be great. My tank is currently under T5s and is a mixed reef. I've been looking into radions, Kessils, and Vegas but haven't been able to come to a conclusion due to a couple of factors.
First and foremost, are there any alternatives to the three systems i listed that you would recommend?
My tank is 8' long so I'm obviously gonna several units. From what I gather I would need atleast 4 Vegas or radians to cover the 8 x 2 foot print or 6-8 Kessil a350s. Does this seam like realistic quantities? Or would I need more/less?
As far as Kessils are concerned would a 350 or 350w be better for my depth and foot print? Or would you eliminate then from the list all together?
My tank is also enclosed on the top except for 3 8"x20" openings. I'm worried about losing par through the acrylic top. I'd have to keep up with cleaning the top 1/2 acrylic sheet to remove salt creep. For this reason alone I have been leaning towards the Kessils as I will be more apt to spot light them through the openings and reduce light loss, however, I'd also have to hang then close to the water line which will reduce the spread.
That being said I would prefer a system that its controllable and can be ramped up which the Kessils are not. Do you think that my top will drastically affect the radions or vegas?
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I'm looking for some opinions on led systems for a larger tank. I'd love opinions from those with led experience on their own large tanks although any educated opinion would be great. My tank is currently under T5s and is a mixed reef. I've been looking into radions, Kessils, and Vegas but haven't been able to come to a conclusion due to a couple of factors.
First and foremost, are there any alternatives to the three systems i listed that you would recommend?
My tank is 8' long so I'm obviously gonna several units. From what I gather I would need atleast 4 Vegas or radians to cover the 8 x 2 foot print or 6-8 Kessil a350s. Does this seam like realistic quantities? Or would I need more/less?
As far as Kessils are concerned would a 350 or 350w be better for my depth and foot print? Or would you eliminate then from the list all together?
My tank is also enclosed on the top except for 3 8"x20" openings. I'm worried about losing par through the acrylic top. I'd have to keep up with cleaning the top 1/2 acrylic sheet to remove salt creep. For this reason alone I have been leaning towards the Kessils as I will be more apt to spot light them through the openings and reduce light loss, however, I'd also have to hang then close to the water line which will reduce the spread.
That being said I would prefer a system that its controllable and can be ramped up which the Kessils are not. Do you think that my top will drastically affect the radions or vegas?
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