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I love hearing how LEDs are so much cheaper. My situation...
I have 180 gallon mixed reef and looking for new light. Needs to be strong enough for SPS.
Option 1
3 radions plus hanging devices going to cost me $2500+.
Option 2
5' ATI Sunpower fixture $663
8 bulbs $200
I would need to change bulbs every 9 months at $200 costs. Meaning I would have to change the bulbs 8 more times or 6-7 years down the road before I broke even. In 3 years your LEDs fixtures will need a new update and the newer technology will be far superior to what it is today, making your LEDs out dated and leaving u to spend more money.
Even if they don't need updating. 7 years until you break even in costs.
brs did a bulb replacement test which showed that bulbs can easily last at least a year and a half ish