LED lighting - Brand Discussion

[Ian Fun]

Hi all,

There are a plethora of LED lighting brands right now, and I was wondering what you guys think of the few top brands? Orphek, maxspect, Radion etc.

And what are the pros and cons of both and what you would like to change/modify bout your current LED lighting of choice?

Debating between the few for various tank ideas I have in mind, and thought i'd tap on the extensive knowledge of you fellow reefers!

[ReDDeviLs]

I personally have tried Maxspect AI and Radion before.

i would say the price difference do justify their differences.

However it is my limited experience only.

perhaps you would like to share what are you after, in terms of sps lps.

budget wise, tank sizes etc etc.

some of these lightset have more classic control while others are more modern. so it all depends on what you are after.

[Ian Fun]

I guess for me personally it would be sps dominated tanks with some lps. Let's just say no budget at the moment and we can work down from there if needed haha. Tank size roughly from 3-5 ft, and 5-7ft.

And also i just wanna hear what other reefers have to say about their lightings and their setups just for knowledge in the bank!

[Solo77]

Is like Nikon user vs canon user....let's discuss this objectively and with real life experience if comparison. In reefing, there are so many factors contributing the success and lighting is just one.

[Ian Fun]

I'm still on ATI T5s so im waiting eagerly to hear from you guys and girls

[Bulldozer]

Love this posting too because I am trying to replace my MH.

[asg]

I am using Zetlight for my mixed reef. So far i am happy with the sps growth and remote control. Cloud and lighting mode are just for fun. One thing i dont like abt it is that there is only one built in fan.

[Yxh]

I am using Zetlight for my mixed reef. So far i am happy with the sps growth and remote control. Cloud and lighting mode are just for fun. One thing i dont like abt it is that there is only one built in fan.

Bro, what model u r using for the Zetlight?

[asg]

Bro, what model u r using for the Zetlight?

Yo bro. ZT6500 ah.

[tropic]

The led light market now is so varied and meets different level of consumer range. from time i started mh, t5 ...leds...hybrids...whats next..? I guess for me i went trgh the older maxspect range and found them to be good if you are on an entry level or mid. More functions more headache. Over the years of reefing...i realise i would rather have more time watching the tank then having to meddle with the setup here and there. so you got to know what are the range you fall in...look at your budget, opt for 1 more higher level then source the lights. As your tank size gets bigger...prices for equipment will increase a fair bit. Some models of lights allows you to add on modules.