Tips/advice on DIY LED fixture for 180 gallon!

[Rskillz]

So, I'm ready to ditch the halides and go LED. I'd like to do AI, but can't justify $2500-3000.

I have a 72' long standard 180 mixed reef. I really only have 2 needs. I want a very blue color, so more blues than whites, and I want to be able to dim them independently ala the Aqua Illumination.

Any suggestions? My budget is pretty much $1000 or maybe a bit more. Is there any pre-made units that would work from other companies? If I do go DIY, what would I need? Pretty much a noob when it comes to LEDs, even though I've done a good bit of research already. :wink:

 

[snoopie]

Do you have a Apex or reefkeeper? If so DIY is best.

 

[Rskillz]

I have an older Reefkeeper 2.

 

[snoopie]

If an alc works in it then get 3 48led kits from reefledlights should be around 1200. And much better off.

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[Rskillz]

Cool, thanks snoop. Waiting on Bill over at reefled to get back to me now. Probably gonna go that route.

 

[Troylee]

I got a full blown fixture I'm selling the one I just built.... It has 100 royal blues and 50 whites all wired and ready to go....pm me for details if your interested...

 

[snoopie]

There u go. I seen lees its nice but mines nicer lol jk. Nut yeah Lee is great maybe u can get the apex with it and u will be set.

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[Rskillz]

So the Apex is better than the Neptune for controlling LEDs?

 

[Troylee]

I have no clue but I can control my apex from any where in the world via my iPhone or a pc... Really nice I always mess with my wife kids at work I shut down pumps and lights and they call me freaking out... Ahahahaba

 

[Rskillz]

I have no clue but I can control my apex from any where in the world via my iPhone or a pc... Really nice I always mess with my wife kids at work I shut down pumps and lights and they call me freaking out... Ahahahaba

hahahaha, that's awesome.

 

[Troylee]

It's great I turn the return pump Off and the tank starts making sucking noises then I make the lights flash and they freak out thinking it's shorting out... Buhahahahahahah :hammer:

 

[snoopie]

I did a lot of research and to me the apex is much better. Reason being the reefkeeper with alc can only run total 4 drivers 2 per port. The apex can run 24 total of 6 drivers per port. Also the fact u can control from anywhere and have ur apex do everything. Even auto water changer with right floats and program. Love my apex.

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