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#1 Cawdor

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Posted 30 August 2017 - 06:12 PM

I'm looking around to see what is out there in terms of LED lighting for large tanks. I'm looking to eventually replace my 6ft light that sits on my 8 ft tank.

I could go single 6ft again or two lights - it seems that two lights is the cheaper option so far.

 

What's the best bang for the buck and looks good? I've been using Sylvania Aquastar T8 tubes.



#2 Westie

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Posted 30 August 2017 - 07:52 PM

I run 2 x 5 foot ista led lights on my tank. Would post some photos but I'm away at the moment. You're welcome to swing past and have a look at how they look o my tank when I get back. Pretty cheap too.

#3 Delapool

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Posted 30 August 2017 - 08:45 PM

I'm probably looking more on the planted side but would definitely get dimmable if any possible algae issues and pricing was about the same.

I still like bulbs but would go LED for an ordinary tank.

#4 Cawdor

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 05:14 PM

Thanks for the replies.

 

Delapool: Yeah I have no issue with my current lighting, but I figure next time the bulbs go I'll upgrade to something more modern. The models I looked at all seem to be dimmable. I like that on some you can vary the colour spectrum.

 

Westie: I saw the ISTA lights, only in the box though not on display, Let me know when you're back please, I wouldn't mind seeing them in action, the pricing for them is quite good too. PM is best.



#5 Ashram

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 07:49 PM

I find that LED are the best. They are fairly cheap and you can buy a cheap inline dimmer off eBay. I use them on two of my tanks. Makes a big difference in the algae stakes as Delapool said.

#6 Delapool

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Posted 01 September 2017 - 07:31 AM

I find that LED are the best. They are fairly cheap and you can buy a cheap inline dimmer off eBay. I use them on two of my tanks. Makes a big difference in the algae stakes as Delapool said.


That's a great idea! Don't suppose you would have a link? Got an old box hydroponics light.

#7 Ashram

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Posted 01 September 2017 - 12:46 PM

That's a great idea! Don't suppose you would have a link? Got an old box hydroponics light.


https://www.ebay.com...tm/252191554398
Those are the ones that I use. I have one on a 6 ft light and it works well.



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