evil par 38 bulbs
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suppressivefire
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In my opinion you would need 2-3 to have enough light. I know rc member team dulski has alot of experience with these try pming him.
cardiffgiant
Active member
I am using one 40 optic over my frag tank, which is in 1/3 of a 29 gallon that is full to within 2" of the top. I recently had to lower my frag rack and raise the bulb a bit. I have monti cap, monti digita and zoas in the frag tank.
It really depends on what corals you are going to keep. Over the 29 biocube, oyu might need multiple bulbs or one with a wider optic.
It really depends on what corals you are going to keep. Over the 29 biocube, oyu might need multiple bulbs or one with a wider optic.
zooman72
New member
I would think 2 with 60 degree optics would suffice and allow you to grow a wide variety of corals - just make sure the fixture you use can be adjusted for height as these have been known to "burn" some corals initially. I personally think the 20k is too blue, but everyone has their own "taste"....good luck. Also, check out BoostLED and RapidLED for their PAR30's and PAR38's too - not driven as "hard" as the Evil and Ecoxotic bulbs, but still with good par readings. Lots of info on these in the nano forum here and over at nano-reef.
teamdulski
The Saltiest!
One 80 degree was not even close enough for a 34 gal solana.3 would work awesomely.1/3 of my tank is the par38 the other 2/3 s is 4 x24" t5s now.
der_wille_zur_macht
Team RC
Comparing in terms of equal output, the DIY rig will likely be much cheaper than the PAR lamps, plus it's definitely more customizable to suit your own needs.
made a 3am purchase last night! I ordered the 20 led retro setup for biocube with upgraded drivers so they are dimmable also got a single red led incase i want to throw that in the mix not a bad price whole setup with extra led only ran $300 shipped to my door. drivers were $10 each to upgrade.
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