[fplata]

Hello guys, looking to replace ADA solar II metal halide lights for an LED light.

what light would recommend for a set up that high light.

I would like to stay about $600+-

as I mentioned my tank is a 120h which means is 48 inches wide and 24 inches high, but I use a heave substrate bed and tge light only needs to go down 20 inches from the top of the water line

 

[minorhero]

Are the aesthetics of the light important or can it be ugly?

 

[fplata]

Are the aesthetics of the light important or can it be ugly?

They are important it’s for my display tank

Current state of the tank

Current state of the tank View attachment 1027916

 

[jeffkrol]

They are important it’s for my display tank

For consideration:

The Awesome 45" sBox Extreme WiFi for your Freshwater Plant Aquarium

Not all black boxes are created equal! We will put our growth rates and coral color up against any saltwater or reef LED lights

sbreeflights.com

How many halides and what was the wattage ?

 

[fplata]

For consideration:

The Awesome 45" sBox Extreme WiFi for your Freshwater Plant Aquarium

Not all black boxes are created equal! We will put our growth rates and coral color up against any saltwater or reef LED lights

sbreeflights.com

How many halides and what was the wattage ?

2 lights at 150w each

 

[minorhero]

What comes to mind immediately are either 2 kessil 360x tuna suns, or chihiros vivid 2, or twinstar s3.

 

[jeffkrol]

For consideration:

The Awesome 45" sBox Extreme WiFi for your Freshwater Plant Aquarium

Not all black boxes are created equal! We will put our growth rates and coral color up against any saltwater or reef LED lights

sbreeflights.com

Not the prettiest.
How many halides and what was the wattage ?

2 lights at 150w each

3 AI Prime Freshwater.
Were you using the "green" bulbs?
If you do is that tone important?
Hard to match it w/ "commercial" leds

Sorry need to correct things a bit .
4 ai Primes but breaks the bank by $200
200w vs 300w of halides.

The arguably better Kessils will blow the budget wide open.

Kessil A360X Tuna Sun LED Light

Looking For Kessil A360X Tuna Sun LED Light To Light Up Your Aquarium? Get Your Kessil A360X Tuna Sun LED Light Today @ Fish Tanks Direct And Save!, 34376

www.fishtanksdirect.com

Plus controller wilk blow the budget also.
Around a grand.
Tuna sun is just warm white/cool white diodes w a low red content. Exactly how low depends on "actual" diodes which kessil keeps quiet.
Their new light is , personally, much better.

 

[fplata]

Sorry need to correct things a bit .
4 ai Primes but breaks the bank by $200
200w vs 300w of halides.

The arguably better Kessils will blow the budget wide open.

Kessil A360X Tuna Sun LED Light

Looking For Kessil A360X Tuna Sun LED Light To Light Up Your Aquarium? Get Your Kessil A360X Tuna Sun LED Light Today @ Fish Tanks Direct And Save!, 34376

www.fishtanksdirect.com

Plus controller wilk blow the budget also.
Around a grand.
Tuna sun is just warm white/cool white diodes w a low red content. Exactly how low depends on "actual" diodes which kessil keeps quiet.
Their new light is , personally, much better.

You are a wealth of information. Thank you! I wonder if I should just stay with my MH lights and call it a day. How are twinstar 1200 viii?

 

[jeffkrol]

You are a wealth of information. Thank you! I wonder if I should just stay with my MH lights and call it a day. How are twinstar 1200 viii?

Twinstar LED- SP Series - Aquarium Light Fixture600SP - 24 Inch

Twinstar's line of full-spectrum LED aquarium lighting provides unparalleled performance with innovative design, creating an ultra-sleek appearance that has earned the trust of the aquarium community. Experience the true and vivid colors of a planted aquarium. The Twinstar LED offers an optimum...

buceplant.com

Since you are already hanging things (I assume) the 1200sp would do.. w/ qualifications.
One would be finding any 1200 size models..
Lumens are listed as 7500.
2 metal halides are roughly 26000 lumens..
Of course knowing how many photons actually get in your tank is ????
Generally one can get away w/ less 'lumens" in LEDs due to the more focused delivery so going 1:1 is unnecessary.
Out of the box no dimming (possible w/ work)or channel adjustments (not possible).

to be honest, as soon as one gets into "no bells and whistles" LEDs one can go more "out of the box" w/ cheap LED floods.
Finding "the right" one is a challenge.

Finding cheap, bells and whistles high output no fans LED's isn't easy... if even possible.

Big problem is most of these are saltwater orientated.
Some companies (this has fans) have fw versions but not common enough.

Mitras LX 7006, Silver/ White - Freshwater - AquaCave.com

Mitras LX 7006, Silver/ White 7006 Freshwater Model, six cluster, White, power supply included For lush, healthy growth and vibrant colors in your freshwater or saltwater aquarium The Mitras® LX 7000 series is an ultra-bright LED full-spectrum light with an enormous power density (versions...

www.aquacave.com

Review the data..

Mitras LX 7000 Series – GHL (International)

www.aquariumcomputer.com

 

[fplata]

Twinstar LED- SP Series - Aquarium Light Fixture600SP - 24 Inch

Twinstar's line of full-spectrum LED aquarium lighting provides unparalleled performance with innovative design, creating an ultra-sleek appearance that has earned the trust of the aquarium community. Experience the true and vivid colors of a planted aquarium. The Twinstar LED offers an optimum...

buceplant.com

Since you are already hanging things (I assume) the 1200sp would do.. w/ qualifications.
One would be finding any 1200 size models..
Lumens are listed as 7500.
2 metal halides are roughly 26000 lumens..
Of course knowing how many photons actually get in your tank is ????
Generally one can get away w/ less 'lumens" in LEDs due to the more focused delivery so going 1:1 is unnecessary.
Out of the box no dimming (possible w/ work)or channel adjustments (not possible).

to be honest, as soon as one gets into "no bells and whistles" LEDs one can go more "out of the box" w/ cheap LED floods.
Finding "the right" one is a challenge.

Finding cheap, bells and whistles high output no fans LED's isn't easy... if even possible.

Big problem is most of these are saltwater orientated.
Some companies (this has fans) have fw versions but not common enough.

Mitras LX 7006, Silver/ White - Freshwater - AquaCave.com

Mitras LX 7006, Silver/ White 7006 Freshwater Model, six cluster, White, power supply included For lush, healthy growth and vibrant colors in your freshwater or saltwater aquarium The Mitras® LX 7000 series is an ultra-bright LED full-spectrum light with an enormous power density (versions...

www.aquacave.com

Review the data..

Mitras LX 7000 Series – GHL (International)

www.aquariumcomputer.com

thanks again, I think I am going to stay with my MHs they work just fine and look solid. Maybe one day I’ll do the change with the proper budget

 

[jeffkrol]

thanks again, I think I am going to stay with my MHs they work just fine and look solid. Maybe one day I’ll do the change with the proper budget

Certainly cheaper..

 

[fplata]

I know, but buying **** that won’t give an extra edge is so fun