LEDs

I have 2 - 36" Coralife Power Compact fixtures that have blubs a little over a year old so I either need to replace them or find a new light source.  Thought about LEDs but my tank is a 135 with a possible upgrade to a 210. 
My PCs probably aren't the best for corals and I haven't really liked the look of corals under MH but then again I haven't sat and starred look enough to gain a true feeling.
I am also not liking the cost of replacing blubs every 8 months so LEDs is looking to be the best option for the wallet.
With that in mind I am also open to other ideas and offers if anyone has anything taking up space and is willing to part with it.  I don't have much $$$ nor things to trade but I know I could come up with something.
Side note.... if I was to go with LEDs anyone know of a site I could do research on to see what LED lighting I'd need for a 210 Tall (72"L X 24"D X 29"T)?  I'd love AI SOLs I'd need 3 on my DT, and 2 for my 40 Breeder but I dont have like $2500 to spend right now or I'd be at ACC instead of posting on here.

 

was trying to find specs on line but havent seen much. My issue with them being 3 foot is the bracing in the middle of the tank. The tank has 2 center braces so it is split into 3rds. I have an issue with shadowing already so I'd continue with that problem if they are 3 foot long. But they look pretty cool. Sucks you need an Apex. I am getting the Reef Angel in a couple months.

 

hmm wish these guys were cheaper but I understand that I wont need to replace them in 10+ yrs. Any way to knock the price down? I am limited on what I can spend right now with the Wedding bills piling up on me.

 

hmmm anyone have any experience with the Evolution LED lights?

 

So I am on the fence between two different LED sets

The Evo 150 Manually Dimmable lights or the Apollo Reef which I can hook to a controller

I can get 2 of the Evo 150s that are 36" each and would be enough for my 135 and still enough for a 210 if I ever get one for $800.

Or

I could get 3 of the Apollo Reef sets that are only 16" long and they recommend 1 for ever 2 foot of tank so I'd need the 3 on my tank for $1300 plus the cost of a Reef Angel or Apex.

Cost wise I am liking the Evos. I could get a 3rd to put over my mangrove / frag tank and still be under the cost of the Apollos.

The reason why I post all of this is I rather have the better light for my buck. So I know a few members are using LEDs, in your opinion which is my better option?

 

I was thinking that as well. I do have a canopy right now and when I finally decide on my upgrade or not. Correction when my fiancee finally decides I plan to build a new tank stand that goes floor to ceiling so I have room for lighting above the tank.

$770 for just the 2 kits. What size heat sinks would I need? Each heat sink would have 32 LEDs on it if I get 2 kits. I like the idea of bringing the cost down, the nest issue I have w/ DIY is well its DIY and I do like to build my own stuff I also like warranties when something goes wrong. Maybe I am just paranoid but hey I don't want to be out a $1000 if I screw things up.

 

I will on my break at 4:45. Stuck at work /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif