24 gallon aquapod LEDs, help

[ReeferBill]

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[TD="class: alt1, bgcolor: #EBEBEB"]Ok, so I am buying a used 24 aquapod, and have still not decided to go with LEDs, being 24, 3 watt CREE(half blue/half natural white and dimmable)...OR to keep the CF bulbs and see what happens. What is the consensus here as far as which one is better? I am hoping to keep SPS, clams, zoas, and maybe some chalices in low light areas. Mostly I want to have SPS and clams. I have seen some amazing nanos with the CF, and also seen some with amazing LEDs, but there are mixed reviews. Does anyone have experience with the LEDs in a nano, long term with these corals?
Thanks
BIll



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I have had LEDs for a while on my 90 gallon, then 125 gallon reef with good results. I would reccomend a 12" fixture, 24 leds would more than suffice.

 

[ReeferBill]

I am looking to do a DIY from RapidLED, so I can configure any light combo, and make it dimmable. The heatsink is 6X9 inches, and it fits under the canopy. Have you had good growth on all those corals? Any bleaching or color loss? Thanks for the reply.

 

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no bleaching,I did lose a little red, but I am experimenting with red leds on my frag tank, and they really accent the reds.