Hi! I found an Ecoxotic programmable E Series E-120 LED Strip for my 75gal set up and am wondering if there is anyone out there that has used this system that might have some reliable opinions on it.
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+1It all depends on the animals you want to keep
My intention is to build a full reef ecosystem...LPS, SPS, anemones, invertebrates, fish....It all depends on the animals you want to keep
...But a good place to start?...I still have the T5 hood that came with it, too.Then that won't work alone for what you want.
Is price a factor? There's the marine orbit pro that is similar and better....But a good place to start?...I still have the T5 hood that came with it, too.
...Unfortunately, yes. I wish I could say that I have a wad of cash ready to drop on this whole project of mine, but my single mom/single income does have it's limits.Is price a factor? There's the marine orbit pro that is similar and better.
Check out the light I mentioned.Really, I just need a 'starter' set-up to help establish the coral. I will be starting with that...the critters and fish will come later, I think.
That is a cool set up...might have to sell a child...Check out the light I mentioned.
Really, I just need a 'starter' set-up to help establish the coral. I will be starting with that...the critters and fish will come later, I think.
It's a two bulb setup...not sure what colors because I need to fix it. Which is why I'm contemplating switching to LED...I was told that the fixture needs to be rebuilt (ballast and bulbs). So, if I'm going to have to spend over $150 anyway, I want that investment to have the biggest bang for the buck, ya know.
Thanks! I'll check this out, too. I love that it can be set up using a mobile app...that sounds more practical with a house full of remote losing boys.http://fluvalaquatics.com/us/saltwater/aquarium-lighting/series/marine-and-reef-2/
Get one to start.
It competes with the marine orbit pro and is less money. (the controller for fluval though is sold seperately and cost 50 bucks. But it's controller is more advanced then the one for orbit. Full control and an app for android and IOS.) It is usable without the controller manually if cost is an issue now you can wait on it.
Plus you can get more PAR by getting another unit if one isn't enough, as two can link to the controller. So get one now for most LPS and soft corals. Then upgrade latter if you want high light requirement corals.
I currently run a marine and reef 2.0 ... it is growing corals. So it isn't horrible.
You're right you could buy a whole new T5 fixture for that.It's a two bulb setup...not sure what colors because I need to fix it. Which is why I'm contemplating switching to LED...I was told that the fixture needs to be rebuilt (ballast and bulbs). So, if I'm going to have to spend over $150 anyway, I want that investment to have the biggest bang for the buck, ya know.
http://fluvalaquatics.com/us/saltwater/aquarium-lighting/series/marine-and-reef-2/
Get one to start.
It competes with the marine orbit pro and is less money. (the controller for fluval though is sold seperately and cost 50 bucks. But it's controller is more advanced then the one for orbit. Full control and an app for android and IOS.) It is usable without the controller manually if cost is an issue now you can wait on it.
Plus you can get more PAR by getting another unit if one isn't enough, as two can link to the controller. So get one now for most LPS and soft corals. Then upgrade latter if you want high light requirement corals.
I currently run a marine and reef 2.0 ... it is growing corals. So it isn't horrible.
Stay with you T-5's they are better than the LED fixture you are considering. They Make Reto-fit kits in the T-5 flavor....But a good place to start?...I still have the T5 hood that came with it, too.