Reef Discussion

[Bonazz654]

Hi all. I'm looking at a 4x2x2 foot rimless tank and I need to decide which lights I want to get. I was thinking about 2 Kessil a360we dense matrix array lights with the spectral controller or the ATI power-module led (2x75 watt LEDs and 4 or 8 x 39 watt t5's). The tank would mainly be filled with sps and lps corals. Any thoughts???

 

[RobbieMVFC]

Sps = T5's imo ( or MH)

 

[mcs]

ati would prob be the best way to go.

 

[mscott]

I also agree with these guys, Unless your tank is mainly filled with LPS with a couple of SPS, in which case the kessils would be good

 

[OSCAR85]

ATI

 

[LEG-IT]

i think it'll be in your best interest to steer clear from the ATI PM-LED units. Heard numerous cases of faults with the ballast, so much that the AUS distributor for ATI pulled out i believe? Not to sure but i think @thepubenator and a few other users can shed some light.

In saying that , the standalone T5 units (sunpower/powermodule) would be a good alternative, trialled and proven, can't go wrong really!

 

[rnscross]

is the light unit to be displayed above the tank as you're going rimless? ie does it need to look good?

 

[daves88]

ATI Hybrid is the light with issues.... Try and find a Sunpower/Powermodule they should be fine... or maybe look at the new Giesemann Matrix II?

 

[Bonazz654]

Sorry for the very late reply...
The light does need to look good :) the geisemann is a bit expensive I think. I'm thinking kessils now since I'm not really looking for t5's. Are there any other options out there of the same calibre?

 

[MTG]

if sps go ati power module or gieseman t5
lps any decent led unit will suffice. i used to run illumagic blaze advanced. GHL mitras look good tho!