Multiple 8850 LEDs suitable for SPS tank?

McFly09 · 01/04/2018, 08:09 PM

I'm about to set up a 42" x 18" x 16" tall/deep reef tank. I'm planning for some SPS and I am wondering if I could connect 3-4 of the 8850 LED modules to a Tunze controller and have strong enough lighting. It would be interesting to have a tank without a large T5 light hanging above it. Does the 7000 controller have enough connection ports for this many LED lights. I have the 8821 on my refugium and I'm really happy with the quality. Are these lights dimmable and is the spectrum controllable with a controller? I think the magnet to adjust spectrum is very cool but would be tough for 3-4 lights.

Thank you,

Adam

rvitko · 01/05/2018, 09:37 AM

I considered this for my 215 and in the end felt it was unsightly and awkward to have 8 lights and cords and power supplies. The 7000 can support 8 lights if only lights and pumps were connected or 4 with lights, pumps and switched sockets, each color channel is dimmable. I would suggest waiting, I cannot say much more but something more suitable is due later this year. I could also recommend Reefbright or Kessil as really good lights even if the form factor isn't what you want. I use Kessils and plan to supplement with Reefbright strips soon to light some marginal areas.

McFly09 · 01/06/2018, 11:43 AM

Thanks Roger for your honesty, I'll keep an eye out for the next Tunze light product you're referring to. I do really like the design of these Tunze LED lights, always thinking outside of the box at Tunze it seems.

rvitko · 01/08/2018, 10:44 AM

Thanks!

01/04/2018, 08:09 PM	#1
McFly09 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 56	Multiple 8850 LEDs suitable for SPS tank? I'm about to set up a 42" x 18" x 16" tall/deep reef tank. I'm planning for some SPS and I am wondering if I could connect 3-4 of the 8850 LED modules to a Tunze controller and have strong enough lighting. It would be interesting to have a tank without a large T5 light hanging above it. Does the 7000 controller have enough connection ports for this many LED lights. I have the 8821 on my refugium and I'm really happy with the quality. Are these lights dimmable and is the spectrum controllable with a controller? I think the magnet to adjust spectrum is very cool but would be tough for 3-4 lights. Thank you, Adam

01/05/2018, 09:37 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I considered this for my 215 and in the end felt it was unsightly and awkward to have 8 lights and cords and power supplies. The 7000 can support 8 lights if only lights and pumps were connected or 4 with lights, pumps and switched sockets, each color channel is dimmable. I would suggest waiting, I cannot say much more but something more suitable is due later this year. I could also recommend Reefbright or Kessil as really good lights even if the form factor isn't what you want. I use Kessils and plan to supplement with Reefbright strips soon to light some marginal areas. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

01/08/2018, 10:44 AM	#4
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Thanks! __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

01/06/2018, 11:43 AM	#3
McFly09 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 56	Thanks Roger for your honesty, I'll keep an eye out for the next Tunze light product you're referring to. I do really like the design of these Tunze LED lights, always thinking outside of the box at Tunze it seems.