Reasonable cost leds

gareth.hubbarde · 04/05/2020, 05:23 AM

Hi, I have a 4 t5 bulb setup on my 4ft x 20in x 2ft tank. The light is good but I'm considering replacing at least 2 bulbs with leds. I cant afford things like kiessil or hydra etc. I am looking at something like fluval marine 3.0, or dsuny? Any one use any of these, does any have any recommendations or advice?

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reefteaser · 04/05/2020, 05:48 AM

I've used a reefbreeders 50-V2 for several years with good results. I think they're well built and Logan supports his product very well.

gareth.hubbarde · 04/05/2020, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by reefteaser

I've used a reefbreeders 50-V2 for several years with good results. I think they're well built and Logan supports his product very well.

Thanks, should have mentioned I'm in UK. I know they deliver worldwide but rather not pay taxes etc.

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wildman926 · 04/05/2020, 08:31 AM

I use 21ledusa.com Reef Bar Pros. Absolutely love them. Have excellent growth, and you can get an optional controller.

Vinny Kreyling · 04/05/2020, 08:35 AM

Evergrow fixtures are built in the same factory as Reefbreeder's.
They were one of the first I remember having a group buy & were well liked.

HumbleFish · 04/05/2020, 05:01 PM

Can you get Black Box LEDs off Amazon over there?

gareth.hubbarde · 04/06/2020, 07:11 AM

So I'm looking at the most cost effective solution for me which would be 1 59w fluval 3.0 marine fitting. I would take 2 t5 bulbs out and run alongside 2 remaining t5 bulbs until I can afford to change both. My next question will be which t5s should I continue to run? Blues, whites or 50/50?

The cost of the fluval light is around £230 which is cheap for some of you I appreciate that but its very expensive to me.

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cvrle1 · 04/06/2020, 11:03 AM

In your case I would just keep the T5s over Fluval then. Fluval is using 0.5W LEDs (if that), so it is good for really shallow tank and low light corals.

336 LEDs produce 59W, thats a joke really.

https://fluvalaquatics.com/ca/marine/

journeyman · 04/06/2020, 02:09 PM

Sb reeflights. A step up from eBay black boxes still at a reasonable price.

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cvrle1 · 04/06/2020, 02:58 PM

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Sb reeflights. A step up from eBay black boxes still at a reasonable price.

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SB Reef has gone under, so only way you are getting them is if you find old stock somewhere. This also means no support or warranty, as there isnt anyone to talk to. Also, OP is in UK, so not sure he could get these there without paying arm and a leg for duty, taxes and all those fun extras.

04/05/2020, 05:23 AM	#1
gareth.hubbarde Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 719	Reasonable cost leds Hi, I have a 4 t5 bulb setup on my 4ft x 20in x 2ft tank. The light is good but I'm considering replacing at least 2 bulbs with leds. I cant afford things like kiessil or hydra etc. I am looking at something like fluval marine 3.0, or dsuny? Any one use any of these, does any have any recommendations or advice? Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

04/05/2020, 08:31 AM	#4
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	I use 21ledusa.com Reef Bar Pros. Absolutely love them. Have excellent growth, and you can get an optional controller. __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

04/05/2020, 08:35 AM	#5
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Evergrow fixtures are built in the same factory as Reefbreeder's. They were one of the first I remember having a group buy & were well liked. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/05/2020, 05:48 AM	#2
reefteaser Convince'em or confuse'em Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S FL Posts: 341	I've used a reefbreeders 50-V2 for several years with good results. I think they're well built and Logan supports his product very well.

04/05/2020, 05:01 PM	#6
HumbleFish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,757	Can you get Black Box LEDs off Amazon over there?

04/06/2020, 07:11 AM	#7
gareth.hubbarde Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 719	So I'm looking at the most cost effective solution for me which would be 1 59w fluval 3.0 marine fitting. I would take 2 t5 bulbs out and run alongside 2 remaining t5 bulbs until I can afford to change both. My next question will be which t5s should I continue to run? Blues, whites or 50/50? The cost of the fluval light is around £230 which is cheap for some of you I appreciate that but its very expensive to me. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

04/06/2020, 11:03 AM	#8
cvrle1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 454	In your case I would just keep the T5s over Fluval then. Fluval is using 0.5W LEDs (if that), so it is good for really shallow tank and low light corals. 336 LEDs produce 59W, thats a joke really. https://fluvalaquatics.com/ca/marine/

04/06/2020, 02:09 PM	#9
journeyman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. Posts: 357	Sb reeflights. A step up from eBay black boxes still at a reasonable price. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk