$500 limit what led light should i get

jmp21677 · Apr 8, 2012

Well, I need a new light for my 90 cube and don't know what to get. Obviously I want to get the most I can for my money but can't really go over the 500-550 mark. I use a ac jr for a controller for reference. Thanks for any input.

BarbH · Apr 8, 2012

Tagging along

Laborator · Apr 8, 2012

EVO 150 watt by Reefkoi maybe the 200 watt.

Rockadile · Apr 8, 2012

Id go with a AI myself

Reef Breeders · Apr 8, 2012

I have the perfect setup for you, pmed

dsmhero · Apr 8, 2012

DIY is definitely the way to go.

jmp21677 · Apr 8, 2012

I'm not big into the DIY stuff. I would love to get an AI but I would need two of them right? Last thing is that I don't want to have to buy another controller to dim the lights.

Reef Breeders · Apr 8, 2012

You would def need 2 ai's, they only have 24 leds

Fidofence · Apr 8, 2012

I have a radion over my 93 cube and it is awesome

kleankord · Apr 8, 2012

just saw the radion in person and was blown away. Acans look like completely different beasts.. but that's the 500 +200.... I'm waiting for the kessil a350 to be released.. website says April.

jmp21677 · Apr 9, 2012

Anyone have any more ideas for the budget? I'd love the Radions but am really trying to stay within budget.

pumarjr · Apr 9, 2012

you should actually buy my 36" fixture made by Sunbrite Lighting for $350 +S/h

jmp21677 · Apr 9, 2012

How about some pictures and information on it.

CookieJar · Apr 9, 2012

I just put on an EVO 150 over 1/3 of my 180 gallon. I find it has plenty of coverage for the 2' x 2' x 2' area. It probably could cover even more if I raised it a little. I like it has dimmable for both blue & white, so it's worth considering that fixture for bang for buck, or the 200W version might be the right size for your cube. There are multiple options here, plus with new fixtures coming out practically every week it's hard to keep up with them all. lol!

ReefLEDLights · Apr 9, 2012

I would go with the Apollo Dimmable as it can be controlled by your AC Jr w VDM. Their quality far surpasses those other Chinese Fixtures. If you DIY or choose a Custom Build you will have the latest LEDs that will blow away the Radion than can also be controller by the AC Jr.

Bill