Switching from T5 to LED

[samh]

Hey guys,

Wanting to switch from T5 lighting to LED and wanting to know some recommendations as i don't want too much or too little light.

The tank it's going over is 48" x 24" x 28" approx 130gallons i currently have a 4x 54w t5 fixture only using 3 globes 162w total.

I'm looking at this model, the Vertex Illumilux Dolce Rosso 1200mm - 50/50 Red 620nm - White 7000k is anyone familiar with these?

Sam

 

[bardus71]

Hi samh,

+1 on the Vertex Illumilux Dolce Rosso 1200mm - 50/50 Red 620nm - White 7000k

 

[samh]

Below is a link to some specs from the supplier here
http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/catalogue_products.php?prodID=5781&catID=88

Manufacturers website specs below
http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/Products/Lighting/LED/Illumilux/MarinoBianco.aspx

Any advice will be greatly appreciated
i dont want to fork out sums of money for the wrong thing... so asking the experts

Sam

 

[Spiracle]

DIY is cheaper

MY 75gallon setup

Rapid LED
Heatsink USA

 

[rwong2k]

Spiracle, how many watts are those leds you're using? i believe from the other post you've use 24 LED in this setup for a 75 gallon tank?
are these 3 watt or 1 watt LED's?

thank-you