thinking of going LED

[tazzy695]

I have been thinking of going LED especially since I am already looking at bulb replacement time already on my current setup which is a 4x 54w t5ho diy reto

my big question is I see some new light fixtures by marineland that are LED and compared to everyone else they are cheap so I was wondering if anyone had used one of these fixtures yet or if they know of any reviews as they are new on the market

here is a link to the product
http://www.marineland.com/sites/Mari...=5512&mid=5528

my other option would be to go DIY

I am trying to figure out the best / cheapest way to do this

so links to other products are very welcome

tazzy

[whitetiger61]

I have seen one of their 24" fixtures in action..it did a exceptional job of light a 20 tall tank..the fixture has both white and blue led's in it.. the fixture itself is pretty sleek also.

Rick

[tazzy695]

was that at mobys rick

[whitetiger61]

nope the other clio store..they have them in stock also

Rick

[tazzy695]

for price point of this fixture this is what marine depot has

http://www.marinedepot.com/Marinelan...FILDFX-vi.html

[tazzy695]

ahhhh maby I will give them a call on price for a 48" one

[whitetiger61]

the 24 inch fixture was 229 where i seen it..keep in mind these are 1 watt bulbs they are cree from watt im told but they are not the 3 watt led's

Rick

[tazzy695]

yea that is what I read on marine depot kinda why I want more reviews / opinions

[whitetiger61]

the one i seen had pleanty of blue in it and it did make the water shimmer

Rick

[cg5071]

I had the same thoughts Chort. From the little I know about making your own led fixture, seems like you could get alot more and better light for the money. Especially since it wouldnt need to look great because he would I assume retro it into his hood somehow.