Quote Originally Posted by fixedwing View Post
Hello,

I'd like to open up a discussion about the new assembled fixture that Rapid LED is offering. I recently came across the first generation Onyx fixture that looks fairly promising in both specs, price and company reputation. I've listed what I feel are the Pros and Cons below and since I'm no expert, I'd like to hear from others. I'm in the very beginning stages of a slow tank build and honestly I'm torn between T5/MH and LEDs. I'd go LED's in a heartbeat, but only if could find a reputable manufacture at a reasonable price.
Like others have said non-dimmable is a deal breaker. I have two chinese units that actually work but they are not dimmalbe. However, another set my friend has was burning the corals. His are not dimmable at all but if they were... his corals would look great. Over this past weekend he replaced the LED's to T5's and the corals are really showing their size.

I would either buy known LED fixtures that work and dimmable. If not, build your own. If you like DIY there is so much you can do especially when it comes to color selection.