Best cheap LEDs for a reef tank?

[markodeniro]

Ok question is they do 1x 300w version or 2x 125w? Which shall I go for?


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[Gregcoyote]

Depends on depth and coverage.


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[PB_Smith]

I would never go back to T5's. I like everything about my ebay LEDs better than my old T5s. It used to KILL me to have to replace the bulbs every 9 months. SOOO much money. My ebay LEDs are 2 years old now and still perfect. I have everything from Acropora to Anemones to Zoanthids in my tank, everything does great under them.

that was the determining factor for me. when I realized it would cost more every 6 months to replace bulbs than a new Chinese LED that is rated for well over 5 years costs, it was a no brainer.
figure in the savings in the energy bill and it's a win/win.

 

[markodeniro]

Is there a way of not hanging these lights from the ceiling? Anyone had any experience of this?


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[cgthebeast]

I have mine hanging from the wall with a shelf rack. The metal ones. It can hold up to a 100lbs

 

[PB_Smith]

I mounted mine in a canopy top;


http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/canopy-for-galaxyhydro-165-watt-led-335476.html

 

[ReefBoy]

Mounting in the canopy is really simple and takes most, if not all the clutter out. I'm going canopy on my new tank build because I don't care for the light shed outside the rim of the tank..