- Location
- Vernon, NJ
wondering if anyone is running LED's on a large tank 24" or deeper
I'd like to cut my electric bill down a bit on my 450 ( 96 X 36X30)
I'd like to cut my electric bill down a bit on my 450 ( 96 X 36X30)
Picked up Used from MR marketplace...under $2000 eachI cant justify the cost though isnt the solaris fixture expensive?
I cant justify the cost though isnt the solaris fixture expensive?
I figure it would take at least 2-3 years to break even so I really cant justify the switch heat really isnt a problem and my tank is doing rather well with the current set upnew $3500 for a good fixture that grows sps, i am in same boat, might be cheaper paying electric bill until price of LED's comes down
@NYPDFrogman - LED will work on any tank, shallow, deep, small and big. You may need to adjust some settings (focal lenses/intensity) but LED lighting will work and the tank will thrive.
Price - touchy topic. Price really depends what do you expect from LEDs and quality of materials used. Just like almost anything in this hobby. It doesnt mean one fixture is better or worse - just does it in a different way.
If I were you, I would formulate a list of things that you expect from the fixture and than it will be much easier to pick the right one.
I figure it would take at least 2-3 years to break even so I really cant justify the switch heat really isnt a problem and my tank is doing rather well with the current set up
the only advantage I can see now eliminating the need to change bulbs once a yearand less power consumption but it still doesnt justify the cost. I know the whole controller aspect but right now my lights are controlled with an Aquacontroller III again tank is stable doing well and corals are growing
thats just it I am happy with my current lighting would mind knowing my 1100.00 per month electric bill down
Based on this statement, I'd say leave well enough alone!......tank is stable doing well and corals are growing
Based on this statement, I'd say WTF... $1100 mo.???? this past year, in a 3000 Sq. Ft. house...I had 6 tanks running (over 800g) 2 w/MH, 2 w/Leds, 2 w/T5s...central AC, 3 add'l room ACs, 2 dehumifiers, 3 refig/freezers, Daughter and grandson that don't know how to TURN OFF lights/TVs, 2-3 loads of laundry a day...etc, etc...and my bill NEVER hit $500 mo....in WESTCHESTER! WTH are you running, over there...did the neighbors tap into your line?thats just it I am happy with my current lighting would mind knowing my 1100.00 per month electric bill down
Based on this statement, I'd say leave well enough alone!...
Based on this statement, I'd say WTF... $1100 mo.???? this past year, in a 3000 Sq. Ft. house...I had 6 tanks running (over 800g) 2 w/MH, 2 w/Leds, 2 w/T5s...central AC, 3 add'l room ACs, 2 dehumifiers, 3 refig/freezers, Daughter and grandson that don't know how to TURN OFF lights/TVs, 2-3 loads of laundry a day...etc, etc...and my bill NEVER hit $500 mo....in WESTCHESTER! WTH are you running, over there...did the neighbors tap into your line?