Reefpuck Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hey all. As title says...looking to see if this setup would be sufficient for mixed reef, with predominantly SPS on top half of tank. I understand 2 of these LED fixtures alone wouldn't work for a 90g mixed reef...but with 4 T5s supplementing I'm assuming it'd work.I'm leaning towards AIs over the Kessil 360...as they're $150 cheaper each, dont require an additional module to control them, and I like how they can be adjusted.Anyone have experience using these on larger tanks, with some supplemental lighting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 What are the dimensions of the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Standard 90. 48"L x 18"D x 24"H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 If it were me, 2 Ocean Revive Fixtures at $300 total and add 1 T5 on either side of that with a retrofit kit. You'll be able to grow anything with that setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I agree with Ty, I have a 90g with the same dimensions ( I ask for dimensions cause it is possible to have a non-standard tank) and I don't think 2 AI Primes would give good coverage and you tank you be primarily running on T5s as the light source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Thanks for the input guys. I'm coming off a MarsAqua trial that I'm not happy with...and feel like the AI Prime HDs would give me everything I'm looking for...except all the feedback seems to be they're just not powerful enough for my tank (which is why I was looking to supplement them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Ultimately up to you on what you do, the combo of 4 T5s and the Primes may give good coverage but the primary source would be the T5s knstead of the LED so choosing the right T5s would be important than if the T5s were the supplimental light source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Good point. Not sure I want to supplement t5s with $400 worth of leds... so I will take a look at those fixtures ty recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Good point. Not sure I want to supplement t5s with $400 worth of leds... so I will take a look at those fixtures ty recommended. Ocean Revive is what is over my frag tank currently and what was over my display until 6 months ago.It was over my old tank too with 3 T5s as supplement. I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. Its over half of Gigems tank too.My old tank under Ocean Revive fixtures and T5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 If your nice maybe Ty will tell you how he upgraded his fixtures too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I would also pick these Ocean Revive for a great light with a non bank breaking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Oh wow... that's awesome! Can I ask what t5 bulbs you supplemented with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 If your nice maybe Ty will tell you how he upgraded his fixtures too.Its somewhere in the mega thread. [emoji14]Basically swapped out all 10k, red, and green diodes for 3.5k diodes I found on eBay.A little solder and some thermal grease is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Oh wow... that's awesome! Can I ask what t5 bulbs you supplemented with? Coral +, blue +, and purple +.Keep in mind in that video I had already modified my fixtures as stated above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Here is the old tank before I modified the OR fixtures. Its not as blue in the video as it appeared in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 40 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: Its somewhere in the mega thread. Basically swapped out all 10k, red, and green diodes for 3.5k diodes I found on eBay. A little solder and some thermal grease is your friend. Ok cool. I've swapped quite a few leds on my current fixtures... so should be easy going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 39 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: Coral +, blue +, and purple +. Keep in mind in that video I had already modified my fixtures as stated above. Appreciate the info! I need to start my build thread soon...so you can see all the problems you're fixing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Appreciate the info! I need to start my build thread soon...so you can see all the problems you're fixing for me. No build thread? I cant believe I've been socializing with you on this forum! [emoji33] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Lol I tried reacting to your last post... and it said I can't do that anymore today. ARC apparently can't believe it either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Lol I tried reacting to your last post... and it said I can't do that anymore today. ARC apparently can't believe it either...ARC protects me like I'm her baby. She knows I'm a softie and can't take the heat. [emoji22] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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