Would these LEDs from 21led work??

jarbisaa · Apr 20, 2015

I have a question looking to get a 54 gallon corner tank and looking to add 2 24" and 1 12" strip of the LEDs I found from a company call 21 led? Has anyone heard or used them ?

jarbisaa · Apr 20, 2015

http://www.21ledusa.com/aquarium_led_reefbar_blue_white_4_4_p/rbc573044wp.htm

hart24601 · Apr 20, 2015

I have not heard of them before, but they only have blue/white LED and seem pretty expensive for the light output. 30 PAR per bar is pretty low on the bottom (4 bar says 100 PAR down to 22 inches). Also keep in mind that is directly below the strips. If you want strips build my LED is a good choice, otherwise reefbreeders/reef radiance/ocean revive would be better choices for that amount of money in my opinion.

jarbisaa · Apr 20, 2015

Alright thanks I'll look into it

Reefing Madness · Apr 20, 2015

I'd not use it, not enough light in the space provided by the LED. Look for units with a minimum of 1w leds.

jarbisaa · Apr 20, 2015

jarbisaa · Apr 20, 2015

Think I should just stick to t5's

hart24601 · Apr 20, 2015

jarbisaa said:
Think I should just stick to t5's

Always a solid choice!

NanaReefer · Apr 20, 2015

I was a T5 user for 6yrs. Switched to LED's 10 months ago. I'll never go back to T5's! I've saved $120 already from not having to replace bulbs. Within 2yrs my unit will already have paid for itself in savings.
They take some getting use to. I took plenty of time to educate myself before choosing my Reef Radiance LumenTek Pro 180 unit. I'm very happy I did!
My corals are thriving with wonderful growth and colors [emoji7]