Which LED? GAH!

[BrooksReef]

Hi everyone.

So currently, I have a 5g tank. I keep LPS, Zoanthids, and some SPS. The lighting I am currently using are 5 x 3w Ecoxotic LED strips (each strip has 3 x 1w LED lights on it). I am highly considering a used fixture that I can get for a good deal from a friend. However, I'm worried that for a tank my size, it will be a complete overkill.

This is the fixture I am considering:
http://www.eshinesystems.com/aquariu...rium-light.htm

It is a 60w LED fixture with dimming capabilities. There are 20 x 3w CREE LEDs.

Also, I am consider one (or two?) PAR38 bulbs by Ecoxotic. Which would be a better option?

Thanks for reading,
Brooks

 

[yeldarbj]

Are you considering DIY at all?

 

[BrooksReef]

No, I'd rather keep it simple and out of the box.

 

[CJO]

You would have to dim that used fixture WAY down to use it. Might be worthwhile depending on price and how it is dimmed.

One PAR38 should be plenty for your aquarium.

CJ

 

[BrooksReef]

Final verdict:

The light was too good to pass up. SO, that being the case, I decided to put to use, a 20g high tank that I've had around the house for a few months.