120 gallon lighting

m1keol · 04/02/2021, 02:13 PM

Hello, I am setting up my 120g tank, actually have everything together, but the light that I am using is having all sorts of issues (ATI SunPower non dimmable) I'm looking to replace this with something else. I was in the hobby about 6 years ago and tried LEDs and had no luck with them. Have they made improvements since then? Are people going back to MH or T5? On my old tank I had a radium MH and had much success with that. Are people running hybrids now? Any recommendations or help is appreciated thanks.

Side note how many radions would I need for a 48" tank 2 I'd imagine.

Vinny Kreyling · 04/02/2021, 04:20 PM

Still an Led market followed by T5, & Hybrids, MH down low on the list but still a great choice.
Ocean Revive T-247 is a good LED & @ least 2 units.
Have you seen BRS series on LED lighting?

m1keol · 04/02/2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Have you seen BRS series on LED lighting?

I have no I will look for it or could you link it. Thanks

Vinny Kreyling · 04/03/2021, 08:13 AM

There are too many to link.
Just go to You Tube & put in BRS lighting.

billdogg · 04/03/2021, 02:39 PM

I started my 120DT with a pair of AI Sol blues in 2013 and upgraded to a pair of radion XR30G4 pros a few years ago. About doubled my par levels running the radions at 70%. I love the adjustability of them. I use the AB+ program and it gives good color rendition without too much blue.

fishgate · 04/05/2021, 06:46 AM

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tried LEDs and had no luck with them

What issues did you have?

oreo57 · 04/07/2021, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by m1keol

I was in the hobby about 6 years ago and tried LEDs and had no luck with them.
Have they made improvements since then?

https://www.reefi-lab.com/product/re...d-duo-extreme/
Yes

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Originally Posted by m1keol

Are people going back to MH or T5?

Some. The common route is MH/t5 hybrids.

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Originally Posted by m1keol

Are people running hybrids now?

Yes but which hybrid depends. Most popular seems to be leds w/ t5 supplements. Actually sometimes hard to say who supplements who.

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Originally Posted by m1keol

Side note how many radions would I need for a 48" tank 2 I'd imagine.

Depends on length width depth and goals.

https://youtu.be/h_SdxgxJQY4

04/02/2021, 02:13 PM	#1
m1keol Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 3	120 gallon lighting Hello, I am setting up my 120g tank, actually have everything together, but the light that I am using is having all sorts of issues (ATI SunPower non dimmable) I'm looking to replace this with something else. I was in the hobby about 6 years ago and tried LEDs and had no luck with them. Have they made improvements since then? Are people going back to MH or T5? On my old tank I had a radium MH and had much success with that. Are people running hybrids now? Any recommendations or help is appreciated thanks. Side note how many radions would I need for a 48" tank 2 I'd imagine.

04/02/2021, 04:20 PM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 6,965	Still an Led market followed by T5, & Hybrids, MH down low on the list but still a great choice. Ocean Revive T-247 is a good LED & @ least 2 units. Have you seen BRS series on LED lighting? __________________ 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.

04/03/2021, 08:13 AM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 6,965	There are too many to link. Just go to You Tube & put in BRS lighting. __________________ 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.

04/03/2021, 02:39 PM	#5
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,756	I started my 120DT with a pair of AI Sol blues in 2013 and upgraded to a pair of radion XR30G4 pros a few years ago. About doubled my par levels running the radions at 70%. I love the adjustability of them. I use the AB+ program and it gives good color rendition without too much blue. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer