I am fixated in getting a LED fixture replacing my 4 lamp T5 VHO, someday.
I have been reading up from various members on their LED canopy projects and I have a question...
The website I saw was www.Reefledlights.com and that gave great info but I don't see any benefit of building a DIY canopy over an available fixture from same site.
I have a small tank and only need 30-36 lamps at best.
Their DIY fixture of 12 lamps is about $299 while their EVOLUTION fixture is the same price with 119 lamps.The fixture would sit on a glass top close to the water and the tank is a mere 408 sq. in surface area.
The fixture has 2 plugs to run blue and/or white lamps, a simple timer on my part and I'm done. 3 fans come w/Evolution & I don't think I need a dimmer for one fixture.
So for same bucks, can someone convince me that I should build?
I have been reading up from various members on their LED canopy projects and I have a question...
The website I saw was www.Reefledlights.com and that gave great info but I don't see any benefit of building a DIY canopy over an available fixture from same site.
I have a small tank and only need 30-36 lamps at best.
Their DIY fixture of 12 lamps is about $299 while their EVOLUTION fixture is the same price with 119 lamps.The fixture would sit on a glass top close to the water and the tank is a mere 408 sq. in surface area.
The fixture has 2 plugs to run blue and/or white lamps, a simple timer on my part and I'm done. 3 fans come w/Evolution & I don't think I need a dimmer for one fixture.
So for same bucks, can someone convince me that I should build?