Led Reef Lighting Help

[saltyvixen]

So im trying to find a good led light for my 15 gallon reef. Dimensions are 20" wide 10" depth. Some lights i'm looking at are as follows:
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<li>Aquatop 36RGB Clip-On 36 LED ,http://www.walmart.com/ip/Aquatop-36RGB-Clip-On-36-LED-Aquarium-Light-With-GB-1ct/16401613">Aquatop 36RGB Clip-On 36 LED Aquarium Light With GB, 1ct: Fish : Walmart.com</a></li>
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<li>Wave-point 12-Inch 16-Watt Super Blue and DaylightMicro Sun LED High Output Clamp Light,[IMG]http://www.amazon.com/Wave-point-12-Inch-16-Watt-DaylightMicro-Output/dp/B007ZK816S/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header/183-5828384-3223462">Amazon.com: Wave-point 12-Inch 16-Watt Super Blue and DaylightMicro Sun LED High Output Clamp Light: Pet Supplies</a></li>
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<li>BeamsWork 18\"-22\" Single Bright Power LED Aquarium Light Fixture 300,[IMG]http://www.amazon.com/BeamsWork-Single-Bright-Aquarium-Fixture/dp/B007TVEIUG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1368980264&sr=1-1&keywords=beamswork+18">Amazon.com: BeamsWork 18\"-22\" Single Bright Power LED Aquarium Light Fixture 300: Pet Supplies</a></li>
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<li>Marineland ML Double Bright LED Light,[IMG]http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Double-Bright-18-Inch-24-Inch/dp/B00325575S/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1368980344&sr=1-2&keywords=marineland+18">Amazon.com: Marineland ML Double Bright LED Light, 18-Inch to 24-Inch: Pet Supplies</a></li>
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Im relly leaning towards the Wave point, i like the blue effect

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

With the Aquatop...I think you'd have to purchase at least 2. The Wavepoint looks like a good option if you use the 01118 model. I wouldn't try anything else on the list. Will the clips work on your tank? That's my concern on this one.

I know the BeamsWork is a little more expensive but given the information, I think it may provide you the most light of any listed.

 

[putemup]

I suggest the Maxspect Nano Razor R420R LED Light Fixture. I recently purchased two of the Maxspect Razor R420R's for my 75 gallon tank and I absolutely love it. The lighting system exceeded all of my expectations and it is high quality.

 

[saltyvixen]

PutEmUp;868036 wrote: I suggest the Maxspect Nano Razor R420R LED Light Fixture. I recently purchased two of the Maxspect Razor R420R's for my 75 gallon tank and I absolutely love it. The lighting system exceeded all of my expectations and it is high quality.

For that price i can get one specially made for my tank. Im looing at temporary lighitng.

Edit: Keep the comments coming, i want alot of input before i one. I really think the wavepoint is best atm, with lots of actinic light and daylight. I want o good balance of both.

 

[bycjoe]

Is it a standard 15g and what are you planning on keeping in there?

 

[saltyvixen]

Bycjoe;868052 wrote: Is it a standard 15g and what are you planning on keeping in there?

yes 15 standard 20" by 10" . I have GSP,Mushrooms, and zoas. I lan to get frogspawn as well. And i have fish

 

[bycjoe]

I can't really recommend any of those unless its very short term, you'd be better off going with a small PC/T5/Mh than any of those, the beamsworks is only .06w LEDs, out of all those the wavepoint is the best option out of the bunch but I'd still think you'd need 2 as its only 16w

 

[dball711]

Bycjoe;868062 wrote: I can't really recommend any of those unless its very short term, you'd be better off going with a small PC/T5/Mh than any of those, the beamsworks is only .06w LEDs, out of all those the wavepoint is the best option out of the bunch but I'd still think you'd need 2 as its only 16w

Agree, but for a few dollars more I would recommend a PAR 30 bulb and clamp fixture for around $100 from Coral Compulsion.

 

[bycjoe]

dball711;868070 wrote: Agree, but for a few dollars more I would recommend a PAR 30 bulb and clamp fixture for around $100 from Coral Compulsion.

+1 didn't even think about par38 bulbs, I'd go that route

 

[saltyvixen]

Bycjoe;868073 wrote: +1 didn't even think about par38 bulbs, I'd go that route

but would one be enough?

 

[bycjoe]

One of coral compulsions 21w par38 bulbs is more powerful than the wavepoint 16w for less cost, the 36w would be better for the 15g, looks like 90* optics so you'd hang it maybe 18" above the substrate for full coverage by my math(which may be wrong). It won't be enough light for SPS but for LPS and softies it should be enough, just put your more light intensive stuff in the center and upper part of the tank.

 

[saltyvixen]

Bycjoe;868084 wrote: One of coral compulsions 21w par38 bulbs is more powerful than the wavepoint 16w for less cost, the 36w would be better for the 15g, looks like 90* optics so you'd hang it maybe 18" above the substrate for full coverage by my math(which may be wrong). It won't be enough light for SPS but for LPS and softies it should be enough, just put your more light intensive stuff in the center and upper part of the tank.

14k or 20k?

Edit: is there a cheaper clamp? or way to hold the bulb

 

[bycjoe]

That's up to you, 14k would be a whiter light and 20k is bluer, I prefer about a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio of blue to whites

 

[bycjoe]

And yes par38 bulbs use a regular light bulb socket, you can use a flexible desk lamp or something similar.

 

[saltyvixen]

Bycjoe;868095 wrote: And yes par38 bulbs use a regular light bulb socket, you can use a flexible desk lamp or something similar.

i want bluer light :tongue: its sexy lol. OK so they fit reg sockets? awesome

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Bycjoe;868095 wrote: And yes par38 bulbs use a regular light bulb socket, you can use a flexible desk lamp or something similar.

i want bluer light :tongue: its sexy lol. OK so they fit reg sockets? awesome

 

[bycjoe]

Yup a par38 is the same bulb as the floodlights on the outside of your house, just with LEDs, brighter and exspensive

 

[saltyvixen]

hmm, dont think a desk lamp will work cause its not tall enough

 

[bycjoe]

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-13-7-8-in-Satin-Chrome-Clamp-Lamp-HBP1001C-109/202022452/">http://m.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-13-7-8-in-Satin-Chrome-Clamp-Lamp-HBP1001C-109/202022452/</a>

Something like this might work? It would depend on how heavy the actual bulb is and how much the fixture could hold

 

[saltyvixen]

this one gives the best color... but the price is the killer http://coralcompulsion.com/led/led-36w-20k-Full">http://coralcompulsion.com/led/led-36w-20k-Full</a>

Edit: man the kessil is nice

 

[bycjoe]

Well how temporary is it going to be? A week? A month? If its not too long and you can place most your corals near the center of the tank you could probably get away with a 21w, what's your eventual plan? Upgrade to a larger tank?