Looking for LED lights for my 30 gal

[Allen Oswalt]

Just upgraded my tank from 25 to 30. The t5 I had I ruined soooo time to upgrade the lights. I know they are pretty pricey looking to see if I can get a good deal from someone though. Was going to go buy a humu humu tang today but need my lights no. Any help would/is much much appreciated. I have gotten so much help already from a couple reefers here already, there is no distance I wont drive for a good deal.

 

[erictorres0311]

You want to do it right? Some kessil, ai, etc there worth it in the long run .

Cheaper would be some led Chinese lights , ecoxotics or some t5 don't know the route you want to go with thou that would help .

 

[zigginit]

for a 30g id do ebay LED, full spectrum for like 80bucks. I have one over frag/tank and its fine

 

[Allen Oswalt]

Had t5 and dropped it into the tank. The lights were off an all is fine but a bummer. Ill look on ebay thank you for that. I have been looking at kessil and radion but god those are so expensive!

 

[zigginit]

Had t5 and dropped it into the tank. The lights were off an all is fine but a bummer. Ill look on ebay thank you for that. I have been looking at kessil and radion but god those are so expensive!

if you do get an ebay one make sure it says full spectrum 120w. with 90 degree optics. or 120 degree optics if you want that. and dimmable.

 

[Allen Oswalt]

if you do get an ebay one make sure it says full spectrum 120w. with 90 degree optics. or 120 degree optics if you want that. and dimmable.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Six2seven]

If cost is an issue, you can always build your own led fixture.

 

[Allen Oswalt]

I have been looking into that as well. I am not sure if I have the time to build one. Do they take a full weekend to build im handy w tools just seems time consuming. Im running outta patience already. Ahahhaa

 

[erictorres0311]

Cheapest route with out buildig would be eBay or ecoxotic the panorama pros had 5 over my 55 when I first started , than upgraded to kessil and ai.

 

[will21xl]

What's your budget..

 

[zigginit]

Thank you for your help!

no problem, if you want to post a link to the one you are thinking of buying I could tell you what I think about it. I has a few opinions on a few of the ebay brands. there are a few to stay away from

 

[zigginit]

or better yet here is the one I bough for my frag rack. it works and grows sps. I like it for the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141369127540?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


side note: it was $85 when I bought it a few months ago. looks like everything is going up in CA.

 

[Allen Oswalt]

 

[Allen Oswalt]

That is the 30 gal...

 

[zigginit]

Cool little bow front. Are you going to hang the lights over it?

 

[Allen Oswalt]

Yes that would be the plan will the light be strong enough? Also got a killer deal on a sump just not sure how to setup/benifits. Seems like the tank is thiving but I need to research more..

 

[cgomez87]

I got only used for 2 months 120w 90 degree optics full spectrum ill give to you for 60 plus shipping also willing to trade

 

[zigginit]

I got only used for 2 months 120w 90 degree optics full spectrum ill give to you for 60 plus shipping also willing to trade

I would consider that if I was you. looks like it is missing a hanger connection point though? make sure you get a full discloser of any problems he had with it. but something to consider. these LEDs should be fine for hanging over the tank. I have mine about 20 inches over top of water which is a lot but my frag rack is only 6 inches deep or so. you could hang yours about 14inches or so over the tank, lower if you want for less light bleeding into the room/floor/walls/ceiling. my display tank has its LEDs about 8 inches off the water.

 

[cgomez87]

I would consider that if I was you. looks like it is missing a hanger connection point though? make sure you get a full discloser of any problems he had with it. but something to consider. these LEDs should be fine for hanging over the tank. I have mine about 20 inches over top of water which is a lot but my frag rack is only 6 inches deep or so. you could hang yours about 14inches or so over the tank, lower if you want for less light bleeding into the room/floor/walls/ceiling. my display tank has its LEDs about 8 inches off the water.

I have link chains 2 on each side conected to the screws had it hung for 2 months no problem

 

[Allen Oswalt]

Just saw your tank from the video you made looks great!