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 Topic: Any cheap option LED?
Posted: December 07 2010 at 8:46pm |
So I have a 130d red sea max and I would like to retro in some LED's. I
looked at Mojo's thread here: http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/led-lighting-specific/45815-mojos-red-sea-max-led-transformation-2.html and love the color so I would like something
similar but don't have the $250 to put out. I have seen these on
ebay, I am only keeping mostly softies and zoas along with a couple rose
bubble tip anemones so other than the anemones nothing needs really
bright light. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220687866932&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITAny idea if these would grow what I have?
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 10:50pm |
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Hmmm, those look like just the old L.E.D's that really don't give off the right color spectrum and arent really that bright, I think you would have a problem getting enough par to the bottom of most any tank. Most of the new LED's that are out now are using the CREE bulbs. Something like this I think might do well on a refugium but I would be worried about using it on a display tank.
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 11:01pm |
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Nick did a LED retro on his old RSM you should call him.
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Steve My Old 180G Mixed ReefCurrently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 11:50pm |
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Also the user name Laird did one as well and it is beautiful!
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Posted: December 08 2010 at 12:15am |
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You could run some PAR30/PAR38 bulbs. I would think you would need 3 of them. Maybe 2 of them if you use 80 degree optics and mount them a little closer to the tank.
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Posted: December 08 2010 at 9:29am |
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I would like to keep the stock hood otherwise those par 30/38 would be a great option.
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Jackie Stuver
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Posted: December 08 2010 at 10:00am |
jackie, how many led do you want? Figure $115/dozen for a dimmable driver, maybe $15 less for non-dimming. That would include a heatsink etc.
If you decide to do it, I wired mine up and soldered it all together for my bc29, I can help you get it put together.
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Was that in there yesterday? Casper--WY windier than ?
Down to a 20, soon to double or nothing
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Posted: December 10 2010 at 1:21am |
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My hubby can wire it all up that's not a problem, I think I will just have to start saving up. Check the first link that is the look I want:)
Also if you can point me in the direction of where you got your stuff from that would be great!
If I do 24 I think that is what he has in his then it should run me about $230?
Edited by bstuver - December 10 2010 at 1:23am
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Jackie Stuver
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