reeferheadlouie
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Are there any of these Chinese led's that are controllable by apex? Using a 0-10v signal
Chinese LED Lights
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Trevenator
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In post #2505 MadTownMax talks about dimming the AJM reef LED fixture with the apex.
I googled it and there is other posts on other forums how to do it also so that's the ones I plan on getting and trying out for my apex.
hi all, im building a 6ft long bowfront. will 3 of these pre-made units work being that there are difrent widths in the tank, or do i need to build a DIY kit where i can make diferent sized heat sinks. like 2 more narrow for the sides, and one a lot wider for the middle of the tank? just too much info in all these posts to figure out... i've got a medical degree, not an engineering
I'm running an apex lite, would this just hook up to a VDM module?
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Which 3 fixtures are you thinking of getting and what is the depth & width of the tank? Depending on your bracing, high how you want to hang them (canopy?), budget, physical look you want (IT series look nicer if exposed "“ no canopy) and what you are trying to keep a combination of fixtures should work. For example: two 16" (D120 or IT 2040's) and one IT2080 with mostly 120* angle optics in the middle 60 of its 99 LEDs would give great lighting. Or if you don't need that much light/PAR a third 16" or a 24" unit centered with 120* optics would give you more light spread to cover the wider part of the tank. I would assume that the end units would be all 90* optics except Red & Green LEDs (120* optics) to minimize the disco effect you see mentioned in these threads for whichever fixture you chose. Both direct group buys with EverGrow and the Reef Central ones offer full spectrum custom layouts which includes different optics options. Try posting your tank dimensions and what you want to keep and somebody with that same tank can probably make more specific recommendations and maybe even pictures. If you can find someone in your area with any tank it is always a good idea to see the fixtures in operation before you buy.
Trevenator
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the "middle" of the sides are 22 inches wide, the middle of the tank is 26, it is 28 inches deep. ive got a canopy so dont care about looks. never had a SPS tank, but wouldnt mid trying it on this one, so i guess all types of corals.
Ron Reefman
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Are you asking if it's easy to remove the lenses? The answer is yes, it's fairly easy. It takes a bit of time, but there is nothing tricky about the process. Can you place the light 3" above the water with the 90 degree optics? Yes, BUT you may end up with a smaller footprint of light in the tank (less coverage) and brighter light (more PAR). So be very careful how high you set the power as you begin to use the light. A PAR meter would be real handy given your issues.
Taking the 90 degree lenses off the light spread won't improve all that much, some, but not much. If you want better light spread, add 120 degree lenses.
I'd be a bit concerned about the light only being 3" above the water. I have fish that splash water that high! I think you'll want to watch it for salt build up being that close.
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Try asking Reef Breeders (Logan) directly on their Reef Central vendor forum since nobody posted a response or pictures here yet. Maybe there already is a similar tank question out there since that is a common type post.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=703
you seem like you know. lol for a regular 55g i want to suspend them a few inches above my tank. What degree is best you think? thanks
Whew, long thread. After looking through here, and other websites, I am trying to figure out the correct led lighting.
My tank is a 30 gallon, but is a cube. 20 inches deep, and 20x18 L and W.
I kind of understand the way they work but do not understand it well enough to build my own. Can someone give me a little insight about what would work best for this setup? I know about cree vs. japanese lighting, just don't know which would be better for a deep 30 gallon.
Anyone have some useful insight on what would work best for this? Japanese (bridgelux 120 watt) are cheaper here but only use 1 watt maxed out per bulb. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My tank is a 30 gallon, but is a cube. 20 inches deep, and 20x18 L and W.
I kind of understand the way they work but do not understand it well enough to build my own. Can someone give me a little insight about what would work best for this setup? I know about cree vs. japanese lighting, just don't know which would be better for a deep 30 gallon.
Anyone have some useful insight on what would work best for this? Japanese (bridgelux 120 watt) are cheaper here but only use 1 watt maxed out per bulb. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
ridetheducati
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Not sure what Bridgelux system your talking about, but the most popular fixtures use 3 watt LEDs.
Get one D120 or Photon 16 with standard or custom layout and 90 degree or 120 degree optics. Hang the unit 6-10" above water surface.
here are the bridgelux specs
120 Watt dimmable REEF aquarium fixture with Bridgelux LED
2 dimmers on the fixture, one for blue/violet and one for white/colors. Total LED: 55 (3 watts per LED) = 120Watt- LEDs are running at approx 2.2watts each to prolong life of each LED
31 Royal Blue bulbs / 4 warm white / 4 Neutral White / 6 cool white / 5 violet / 2cyan / / 2 red.
Duel Power switch and cord (1 cord/switch for white and colors and one cord/switch for blue LEDs and 2 violet
Color: White LED 12,000 -14,000K, 450nm Royal Blue 420nm Violet+ 630nm Red+520nm Cyan
Working Current 630mA
Lifespan: 50,000 + hours
Size of each fixture: 15.75in x 7.8in x 2.5 in
not sure if it's 1 watt led's though....
what ridetheducati was stating what that he doesn't know which bridgelux fixture you're referring to because you mention 1w LEDs being used. the bridgelux fixtures in this thread are 3w, per your description above typically run at just a bit shy.
Yep, sorry that is confusing on my part. I do not know the name of the bridgelux fixture, it is someone who is selling on Craigslist and doesn't name the fixture. It looks professional but might be privately made. It Has 3 fans and is hangable. Don't know how to post pictures.
It has the 3 watts per bulb but turned down to 2 watts. Looks like its about 10 x 8 or so inches. Will these lights bleach corals on my 30 cube?
Ron Reefman
Active member
There are 5 or 6 companies in China that all buy components from various other factories. So 4 or 5 of them use the same metal case and led board. Then some use good fans, drivers and leds and others use cheap parts. The trick is, none of them have a name on them, so you can't tell them apart... most of the time.
I have 1 from SunSun and it looks EXACTLY like my EverGrow D120, down to the hanging wires and dimmer knobs. There are 2 differences, the cheap SunSun light has fans I can hear and it doesn't have lenses on the leds (both are higher cost items that EverGrow does and most others don't).
Tip: If you can hear the fans from a few feet away, it's probably not made by EverGrow. BTW, for those who haven't figured it out yet, Reef Breeders fixtures are made by EverGrow (one of the few quality manufacturers & customer service providers in China, IMHO).
YoungREEFA
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EVERYONE hows it goin?
took a break from reefing, Whats been goin on in this thread? Any growth shots?
took a break from reefing, Whats been goin on in this thread? Any growth shots? Similar threads
