Leds on 12x12?

[tommer725]

I want to do a 12x12 cube and want to be able to keep anything. How many leds should I use?

 

[TimmyD16]

So 7 1/2 gallons about... Traditionally for LEDs, I aim for 3 watts power per gallon... Now you have some choices to make, if you use 1 Watt LEDs, you'd need anywhere from 20-25, but if you use 3 watt LEDs you can get away with 7-8... If it were me, I would use 3 watt LEDs and I would use 9 of them in a 3x3 pattern with a 5:4 ratio of royal blue to white all with 90 degree optics...

Hope this helps!

 

[geldof]

I've been able to keep practically anything in my 12x12 cube using a SOL Nano Blue mounted 6" above.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2230774

 

[justjosh012]

my nano is 13.4"x13.4", currently using two cree 3w royal blue and two cree
5w cool white on a DIY fixture. Have a clam, two different kinds of acro's and assorted zoa's and whatnot. Will be upgrading soon with 8 more LEDS though

 

[tommer725]

my nano is 13.4"x13.4", currently using two cree 3w royal blue and two cree
5w cool white on a DIY fixture. Have a clam, two different kinds of acro's and assorted zoa's and whatnot. Will be upgrading soon with 8 more LEDS though

do yu have optics?

 

[Mcluett]

You could also look into a Par38 bulb. With the correct optics and height it would have no problem lighting a tank that size with a single bulb.

 

[justjosh012]

do yu have optics?

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