LED

[lotan]

I have a 28g nanocube HQI (metal halides) and I have decided I want to switch to LED's. I'm wondering which fixture you guys would suggest. I kind of like the AquaIlluminations nano sol or maybe the Evos from reef koi, but i wanted to get some opinions before I purchase a fixture. Thanks!

 

[ReeferMatt]

I have heard good things about the evos, if it were mine I would go with something "dimmable". Let me know if you do, I have been looking for LED's for my nano too.... or maybe just buy your used HQI

 

[lotan]

Yeah, I'll definitely go dimmable. And I'll definitely keep you in mind once I make the switch

 

[bush8984]

I have evo and 2 chinese knock offs over my 180 and my stick, clams, zoas and nems couldnlt be any happier. I'm a huge fan of the evos

 

[ailachami]

you wont be able to use your hood. i went with diy led because i still want the hood and more color options.

 

[ReeferMatt]

I have been looking at this one, although I don't think it is dimmable! http://reefkoi.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=1558

 

[Haulin Oates]

I'm using an EVO over my Biocube 29... Everything is happy!

 

[ReeferMatt]

I'm using an EVO over my Biocube 29... Everything is happy!

What size?

 

[Haulin Oates]

120 watt 20k

 

[MikeM]

I have Evos from Reef Koi as well. They are great. I know for sure that Chris has a 150 watt dimmable light that he sells for $200.
I know that your tank is a nano and the options are different but his new lights come with red and greens as well. They are awesome. Plus Chris is local and offers a two year warranty on the lights. It is almost a no brainer for me. Let me know if I can help any further.

 

[CRW Reef]

Unfortunately reefkois 150 dimmable is $399, but I am in agreement that his lights are top notch. I run 3 of his lights on my 75 display tank (one for fuge & two on tank).

 

[lotan]

So a pretty unanimous vote for Evo's? Has anyone had experience with the AquaIlluminations?

 

[Craigar]

I love my ai sol blues

 

[Haulin Oates]

If money allowed, I'd have AI sol blues.

 

[MikeM]

I apologize for the wrong numbers. I didn't pay attention to your 150w guideline. Reef Koi has a 50w dimmable for $200. I am sorry. But still...sweet lighting from a local source.

 

[Ghosty]

This one? Looks like a great deal for a Nano tank. Dimmable, 5-color, but with 2w Epistar LED's. Would it be enough wattage for a 29g? Says for 24" wide tank, so except the very edges, probably fine I'm guessing...

http://reefkoi.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=2457