Lighting a Deep Dimension SPS tank (led) suggestions

ptreef · 09/20/2018, 08:29 AM

SO i have used the full spectrum led's for 5+ yrs on various smaller tanks and frag tanks and have had great success Reefbreeders brand as well as some Chinese knock offs.

Now my main tank is 250g sps dominate and has 36x66 footprint.

I have been able to light it for last 8 yrs with 2 400w MH and 4 80w T-5's.
I have always been a fan of MH & T-5, and know they are proven for SPS.

The tank is rather mature and I know LED's color my sps just fine and when i make frags from DT then move to FRAG tank they do just fine still.

So i have had one t-5 ballast die, and am nearing the 4 t-5 and 2 MH bulb replacement time.~ $300

About the only option that makes sense and budget friendly is the Photon V2+ 24". Run 3 of them front to back. ~ $1100

Any other ideas close to price and work for the footprint and SPS.

Thanks,

Vinny Kreyling · 09/20/2018, 09:32 AM

A few threads down:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2673604

09/20/2018, 08:29 AM	#1
ptreef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 746	Lighting a Deep Dimension SPS tank (led) suggestions SO i have used the full spectrum led's for 5+ yrs on various smaller tanks and frag tanks and have had great success Reefbreeders brand as well as some Chinese knock offs. Now my main tank is 250g sps dominate and has 36x66 footprint. I have been able to light it for last 8 yrs with 2 400w MH and 4 80w T-5's. I have always been a fan of MH & T-5, and know they are proven for SPS. The tank is rather mature and I know LED's color my sps just fine and when i make frags from DT then move to FRAG tank they do just fine still. So i have had one t-5 ballast die, and am nearing the 4 t-5 and 2 MH bulb replacement time.~ $300 About the only option that makes sense and budget friendly is the Photon V2+ 24". Run 3 of them front to back. ~ $1100 Any other ideas close to price and work for the footprint and SPS. Thanks,

09/20/2018, 09:32 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	A few threads down: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2673604 __________________ 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.