amba check this out CREE LED 72 watt DIMMABLE Reef Aquarium light Model XPG R5/XPE = 250MH its actually made by cree, i plan on getting one for my nanocube
im sure we could help you choose the better deal, if you explained the tanks a little more thoroughly. such as means of lighting, filtration, protein skimmer, live rock quantity, types of fish, coral, anemones, powerheads etc.
they are bridgelex 3 watt leds, a mixture of white and 460 nm blue. it is from Finsanity Aquarium Store paid 229.99 for it 6 months ago. it has been run for 8 months 8 hours a day, so it is hardly used as far as leds go.
welcome to the forum! i agree with you man, most of the reefcentral people are assholes... i never liked that forum. i thought it seemed like more of a place where people showcase their awesome tanks, don't accept criticism, and will not go out of their way to help others. just my two cents. but...