LED sps cube build

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13974274#post13974274 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by beetlenut33
Those LEDs will not work long term. They are low power and don't produce any decent light output. Forward current is about 20mA.
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On what are you basing this?
According to the Lux meter measurements, 7 of these tubes are comparable to a 400W HQI metal halide. Unless the methods used to benchmark these different lights are terribly flawed, we can assume the usable light output is at least as good as your typical MH 250 watters. We know with certainty, success with SPS can be had with only 250 W MH, therefore, I don't see any reason why these would not work.
LEDs are improving fast, not only in the wattage it can use, but also how efficiently it can use that power. LEDs can also be used to beef up specific target wavelengths since they can have very narrow peaks, also increasing efficiency. I currently run a set of DIY LEDs for actinic supplementation. The array has a total of 72 LEDs (20mA) each. It is plenty bright and wavelength peaks at 420 nm and 470 nm (two types of LEDs). If I had known these tubes existed, I prob would have saved myself some trouble...
For those of us who are "shimmer" junkies, LEDs and MH are the only way to go.
 
tagging along to this thread as well. Im setting up a new tank and would love to try these LED's out. It sounds like something very beneficial to powerconsumption & heat issues.

So im guessing, no chiller required on this LED lit tank?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13976264#post13976264 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Santoki
On what are you basing this?
According to the Lux meter measurements, 7 of these tubes are comparable to a 400W HQI metal halide. Unless the methods used to benchmark these different lights are terribly flawed, we can assume the usable light output is at least as good as your typical MH 250 watters. We know with certainty, success with SPS can be had with only 250 W MH, therefore, I don't see any reason why these would not work.
LEDs are improving fast, not only in the wattage it can use, but also how efficiently it can use that power. LEDs can also be used to beef up specific target wavelengths since they can have very narrow peaks, also increasing efficiency. I currently run a set of DIY LEDs for actinic supplementation. The array has a total of 72 LEDs (20mA) each. It is plenty bright and wavelength peaks at 420 nm and 470 nm (two types of LEDs). If I had known these tubes existed, I prob would have saved myself some trouble...
For those of us who are "shimmer" junkies, LEDs and MH are the only way to go.
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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D Good to hear positive reinforcement on LEDs with so many debates and so much doubt..
 
I personally think every light will be LED in the future, for now I will tag along on this thread to see the result. To the author, you
will have to keep this one going long term for us to gauge the
results. You are a pioneer, and you will have to give us the brutally honest truth. I admire what you are doing :)
 
This looks very interesting to me. I've been debating on the whole light subject, working on a 240 gallon now but i'm currently converting my 46g bowfront to a frag tank and this looks like a great way to go, can't wait to see the future of this thread. Taggin along!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13976264#post13976264 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Santoki
On what are you basing this?
According to the Lux meter measurements, 7 of these tubes are comparable to a 400W HQI metal halide. Unless the methods used to benchmark these different lights are terribly flawed, we can assume the usable light output is at least as good as your typical MH 250 watters. We know with certainty, success with SPS can be had with only 250 W MH, therefore, I don't see any reason why these would not work.
LEDs are improving fast, not only in the wattage it can use, but also how efficiently it can use that power. LEDs can also be used to beef up specific target wavelengths since they can have very narrow peaks, also increasing efficiency. I currently run a set of DIY LEDs for actinic supplementation. The array has a total of 72 LEDs (20mA) each. It is plenty bright and wavelength peaks at 420 nm and 470 nm (two types of LEDs). If I had known these tubes existed, I prob would have saved myself some trouble...
For those of us who are "shimmer" junkies, LEDs and MH are the only way to go.
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Santoki,
Have you got a build thread or more info on your DIY lights? I'm thinking about doing some DIY LEDs for a small tank I'm planning to both test the LEDs and keep a few things I don't want in my main reef (Hydnophora, for example), so any info would be appreciated

I may have to get 2 of the blue Suntubes to try on my main reef as well... could be just what I need for a little shimmer in my system and a little more blue to my 384 watts of PC lighting
 
spsgtr - im just dosing with seachem's reef builder and reef complete as needed based on my cal and kh. tests im using elos test kits so its pretty stable so far im planing on getting a reactor later on as the tank fills in more

Jadams - no chiller is required on the cube tank i had to beef up the heater to keep the temp stable but a chiller is still a nice thing to have as a back up in case it does get hot in the summer

Frankenpora - i agree that the led lighting is the future just look how far they have come in the last 2 years. i strive on the truth and will not alter the results of the par meter once i receive it. although im very confident in there ability to compete with other lighting systems especially metal halide lamps
 
Can anyone give any examples for LED what to buy for a 125? I need to replace my fixtures. Something good enough to keep SPS on the sand in a 20" deep. :)

Thought about ATI, and then the fact that if something goes wrong they aren't in the U.S. Then thought aquactinics, but then this idea of LED seems pretty cool, cheap, and great!
 
there are different types of led lighting systems if you choose the sun bright leds you would need 8 bulbs in the 60" length or 16 36'' depending on what you wanted to do . there is also the solaris by pfo in 72'' as well asthe 72'' AquaIllumination by c2d to name a few
 
manny let us know how those work out for you.

that is an awesome tank by the way i love cube tanks, cant wait to see a bunch of new growth on all those SPS so you can shut all the doubters up. good luck man
 
here is the latest addition to the tank

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14004759#post14004759 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by exotic-aquarium
Saltwater creep,
Cancel the order on your PAR meter, I am releasing the readings.
I cannot stand these Engineers, contractors, students, know-it-all-ers keep educating the public with wrong infos.
so here it is.
LED is here and MH will become histroy very soon.
Tim
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1535790
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lol... IBTL
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14009391#post14009391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 1SickReefer
lol... IBTL
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Nah... more like IBTM (Move) ;)

Too bad he got himself booted... would have been nice to read a bit more about the PAR under the different length lights with different K ratings, etc.

That just leaves it up to Saltwater Creep to get us some info on his system :D

Post some more eye candy for us please
 
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