Lighting a 120 high 48x24x24 with led

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I'm tagging along. I have about the same setup and wanting to go led. Google edsreef's DIY LED build. His is only a 90 gallon and is using 48 leds. I'm thinking about going with 2 10"x12" heatsinks and 60 led's but follow how he built his fixture.
 

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Did you want a fixture, If you wanted a fixture and wanted to go cheaper you could most likly get away with two of the 120w fixtures if they are placed right and the rock works right.
 

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Depending on what you are looking to do. If i was building a diy i would build i would say a 36 bulb fixture for each side would do you just fine with 4 drivers dimmable would work i think. If your looking for a fixture at a reasonable price i would check out the evolutions. FOr any more information get at bill at reefled tons of info right there.
 

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I'd say 2x 120 watt evolution fixtures. In the next couple weeks I'll be setting up my tank. 36 x 26 x 26 with 2 120 watt fixtures. as soon as its setup you can come check it out!
 

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I'll be setting a 120 in about 2 months; looking to do the same thing. I'm undecided if it's going to be 2 evolution 120's, 2 of the 150's from Reef Filtration or 2 evolution 200's. The 200's will be a lot of light but I'm also keeping mostly sps. I'll be tagging along to see what you come up with...
 

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Here are the results i picked up with the club meter. I am running two 120 watt evolution fixtures my tank is 48 24 20 both of my fixtures are about 7inches off the water. I have a mixed reef but it is mainly sps as you can see i have seen great growth and color from these lights.

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WHAT LED WOULD YOU USE THE IS 80% SPS :bigsmile:


I would go with 4 12" Strip Kits or 120 XR-E LEDs on four 12" heatsinks. Assuming you have a center brace mounting four 12" Kits perpendicular to the back would give you better coverage. With 70 degree optics you would be looking at close to 420 PAR at 24"


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