fish42002

I have looked at alot of articles and threads on other forums. Considered using them for my 55 gallon build but it seems like a lot of work and with everything else I am doing, building rock and stand, etc. Seems like the prices are comparable to other lighting thats out there and you would get a cost savings in the long run from lower power usage and not having to change bulbs.

One thing, like most "new" things is to see how they last in the long run. There are alot of contact points and a lot of places for things to go wrong.

You have to make sure your getting the right type of LED's to get the output and PAR ratings you need for growth. I have seen alot of cheap LED fixtures on the internet that claim they are full lighting but really they are crappy low cost and low out put moonlight arrays.

I'm getting one soon from a local club member/sponsor that builds retrofit kits. I'll post a blog when I get them in. He's really doing the right way and not skimping on the quality of parts. Here's his website: http://stevesleds.com/Home.php

I built a LED fixture for my 7.5g cube. I'll post a DIY blog as soon as I get a chance.

Just ordered some from here
http://evolutionledlight.com/

Seen them on a few tanks as well as frag flats, and they look sweeeeeet!!

I am converting my 200 gal tank to LED using the Evolution light. Waiting on getting the canopy rebuilt in order accommodate them.

Do you all know if they use any sort of optics?? they seem to have par? but i went to there site and didnt read about there optics and there fall off at the bottem of the tank seem to be alot compared to the cree's with the optics.. im not knocking.. wondering and trying to compair 1 watters to 3 watters optics or no optics..