LED lighting help needed

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  1. eros111

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    Hi all.
    I have a 2,5m x 60 x 80 deep bare bottom display tank only for Discus.
    Up until now I have used, and been very happy with, 6 x 1200mm tube lights. ( 3 different colour types) and the colours of my Discus have shown off beautifully.
    I though I would spoil myself and go and buy some LED lights.
    I bought a Zetlight Lancia 1200mm 48watt light.
    So disappointed, it does not give nearly enough light to light up the entire tank. I would need at least 3 of them (I think), to give me that same lighting effect as the tubes - never mind how difficult it was to set up on my phone!!
    So, now what.
    Is there anyone who can tell me which LED to buy so that I get all the tank properly lit and the true colours of my fish showing?
    Maybe 3 smaller lights will work better ??? But it's not a cheap exercise to but 3
     
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  3. A new day

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    I don’t know honestly. It’s a very long and deep tank. Hope others can help!
     
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    If @A new day is unsure you are in trouble! hope you find something! Would love to see that tank
     
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    I have a lot of guys of the MASA site asking me regarding leds as I do repairs and builds. With that size tank a led bar of 1.2m is only meant for a 4ft tank as that is the way it has been designed. I currently run 4 on one on my 4t, 2 x fresh water and 2 x marine. On my other 4ft I have a Sobo 1.2m marine and 2 x fresh water bars and my plant growth and colour is wicked.

    You could look at building your own led system which would of worked out much better in the end with sufficient coverage and control.

    If you would like me to help you with a layout design PM me your details and I will get in contact with you.

    Sorry for your disappointment as I know that feeling.

    Best regards

    Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
     
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    I’m absolutely clueless with DIY though so great that someone like @Blade can help :thumbup:
    @eros111 Im sure you can resell the Lancia. It’s a good light just not for your tank
     

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