rockstarwiggle Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 So I am planning to go to the next level of LED lights or upgrade. Over my 30 gallon cube. I am currently running par 38 (The fixture has a total of (12) 3 Watt LEDs made up of 6 royal blue, 3 cool whites, 1 green, 1 red, and 1 420 nanometer LED, for a combined wavelength of approx. 14K to 16K by OCREEF.) This is not a bad light at ALL and it gets good coverage, has good color (a little on the blue side) and grows it corals pretty good. i can get another par38 light with different color, but i want to invest in a little more if I am going to spend more. There are soooooooooo many out there. i dont know them all. can anyone name some so that i can have a lead as to what to do some research on!?!?! I seen so many listed. If there is another topic similar then please point me in that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 #1 control here is going to be cost. what is your price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hmmmm. Great question. Probably 200 +/-. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The rapid LED onyx are about as cheap as you'll find a full spectrum fixture. If you want strips, you could go build my LED or reef brite tech strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 AI vega color 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 AI vega color THIS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'll check into these two tonight.....thanks. Uuuhhhh any others!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think there's some leading going on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Its alright......I've seen Al Vega tossed around......good lookin light but probably out of my price range!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I would suggest sticking w/ the PAR 38s and custom your color w/ whatever you need. If you are too blue then stay away from the blue and whiten it up a bit. Remember Red Blue Green makes white light Im in the process of building some custom PAR 38s for my 75G. I currently have 50/50 blue / white bar lights X2 which I find a little on the white side. Grows coral just fine and pretty bright, but for supplimentation of color I am going w/ 2X 36 watt PAR w/ the following ratio UV-R-G-RB = 1-3-3-5 this should pop the color for me and soften the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Good info. Thanks for sharing that.I do like the par38 light.I have it above the tank about 10 inches. I suppose that could be with any LED just about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Love m AI vega, few taps on the controller and the light is whatever color i want that day. Too blue? lower the blue or increase the white red and green WEEEE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Okay.....dare I ask? How much?????? Man I wish!!! I am poor broke reefer.....only one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Okay.....dare I ask? How much?????? Man I wish!!! I am poor broke reefer.....only one day new the vega is 499 the controller is 80 I got both of mine on ebay for under 400 with full warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 right now I have it on "demo" mode and have a mini disco going on in my bedroom LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 VeRy nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Honestly, I would do a DIY if you're budget constrained. I did mine on my Pico for $72, which it is only 5 gallons, but I also only run the lights for 6 hours a day. You should easily be able to build a fixture for a 20 for $150 - $175. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hmmmmm. Thanks. I have so many options!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The AI hydra is $399.00 RCA has the controller light and hanging kit in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Wha wha....another AL!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 So the al or so I thought is actuay Ai for aqua illumination. They have 3 models if you will.Hydra. Vega. And Sol. So which one is the best or better suited for corals? I'm sure they all are.....but is there one in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Vega is a superior fixture in every way but is substantially more expensive. Hydra looks to be in between the sol and vega, I haven't read much on it though. All should be able to grow corals very well. If money is no factor then the vega would be the obvious choice. Otherwise, you should be able to grow pretty much anything in your tank with a sol or hydra as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Money still factor. I like your recommendation as well and the others too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I chose the vega because you can swap out the led pucks with any combo you want. This allows for fine tuning as people learn what leds are most beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Lights lights lights!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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