Looking to upgrade.

[Jmcdaniel0]

I started in this hobby in 2005, and ever since I have used T5's and MH lighting. On my newest tank I am wanting to upgrade to something more power efficient, and better for my livestock. My wife has a few conditions, I can not hang any type of lights from the ceiling or from a pole.

Therefore, the light has to be between 24-28 inches long and set on feet.

I am looking at this one, but I really do not know much about led lights.

I would really love some input. I keep mostly Lps, zoa's and the like.

Budget isnt a huge factor, of course nothing crazy.

This is the one I found. Ni like the fact that it us expandable, but I would really like one that has a controller built in.
Aquatic Life Expandable Marine LED Light Fixture - 24 W - 24"

 

[hart24601]

Build my LED strips are one of the best. Can pick premade colors or select your own. Coverage over the entire tank and can tilt the fixtures to avoid self-shading corals.

 

[LetItReef]

I like the Aquatic life LED's but nothing for 30" so I went for Current USA Marine LED. So far it is good- Softies and LPS.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I like the Aquatic life LED's but nothing for 30" so I went for Current USA Marine LED. So far it is good- Softies and LPS.

Talking about this one? I love the controller option, but is this strong enough for my corrals?

Or how about this one?

Ecoxotic Panorama Actinic Blue LED Light Fixture

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I like the Aquatic life LED's but nothing for 30" so I went for Current USA Marine LED. So far it is good- Softies and LPS.

Talking about this one? I love the controller option, but is this strong enough for my corrals?

Aquatic Life EDGE LED Aquarium Light - 24"

Or how about this one?

Ecoxotic Panorama Actinic Blue LED Light Fixture

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I was browsing the LED lighting forum, and I stumbled across reef radiance lights. I had previously not considered them because I needed an on tank mount but low and behold they now offer a mount.

They have a few customizable options that I am not sure of.

Like this:
"YES - I WANT TO UPGRADE MY DM-165E TO 120 OPTICS ON EVERY LED FOR EVEN MORE COVERAGE OVER MY TANK!"
What exactly does this help with?

From the reviews I have seen, these are a solid light so I think I'll get these.

 

[tigerdragon]

Check out their site rick is having some awesome deals on demo's and new overstock

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

No kidding the 165e is 99 right now. I'll clear it with my comptroller in chief(wife) and get my order in today. I'm going to get the bundle with controller and free fuge light. I have been wanting to set that up anyhow.