To those that have done some research on LED take a look at these and let me know what you think. I'd love to be able to go completely with LED but I am wanting to be able to grow any SPS I want, so I'm a little pessimistic. I was looking at the upcoming models for 2010
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I'm always game for a project like this! As others have discovered, getting high power LED's at a reasonable cost is difficult. Maybe we can find a way to do a 'group buy' type of deal, even if we have to pool our funds on our end, for a discount.
Me too!!! I'll be in Atlanta starting Feb 1st. I'll be in corporate housing in Alpharetta until my house sells. We are planning on buying a house in Suwanee or Cumming. I'll have a lot of free time to do a project. I need to read through the RC post above, but I'm interested in what it costs to make one. I'd like to have one big enough to light a 36" cube that's 27" deep and use only LED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zINKFOt6Y8s">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zINKFOt6Y8s</a>
I ran across this video. Looks like it is growing SPS on the bottom of the tank. I don't know how demanding these are but I thought there is some light at the end of the tunnel as far as capability goes for LED to be able to grow SPS. I'll probably end up going with a 400 watt MH fixture, which by the way...... I need to post another thread to see what fixture might work best
I ran across this video. Looks like it is growing SPS on the bottom of the tank. I don't know how demanding these are but I thought there is some light at the end of the tunnel as far as capability goes for LED to be able to grow SPS. I'll probably end up going with a 400 watt MH fixture, which by the way...... I need to post another thread to see what fixture might work best
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I've had some designs for LED lighting and some relatively inexpesive controllers drawn out for about a year. When ever I get some extra cash something always comes up to use it up, other than the stuff for the LED project. Here are some places that have all kinds of LEDs
http://www.ecolightled.com/">http://www.ecolightled.com/</a>
[IMG]http://www.superbrightleds.com/">http://www.superbrightleds.com/</a>
I've done a good bit of research and searching for LED sites. These 2 sites seem to have good selections and good information. Prices are good here too. This post took me almost 30 minutea since no matter what I'm doing isn't as important as clening up where the dog decided to mess or finding a shoe for one of the grand kids, sorry just ranting. Hope this LED stuff helps, usually do my research and designs when the rest of the house is sleeping.
http://www.ecolightled.com/">http://www.ecolightled.com/</a>
[IMG]http://www.superbrightleds.com/">http://www.superbrightleds.com/</a>
I've done a good bit of research and searching for LED sites. These 2 sites seem to have good selections and good information. Prices are good here too. This post took me almost 30 minutea since no matter what I'm doing isn't as important as clening up where the dog decided to mess or finding a shoe for one of the grand kids, sorry just ranting. Hope this LED stuff helps, usually do my research and designs when the rest of the house is sleeping.
Idont know the first thing about LED lighting other than whàt I've read online and I really haven't had much time to do that since we are getting ready for the move to the ATL area. But, I did see on there that the 120 unit would light a 3 ft area and that's what I was hoping for with the 3ftx3ft tank I am planning. It also said that it was equivalent to a 400 watt MH. I need to do more research on it obviously. What is a good PAR number for SPS/LPS in a 27" deep tank?
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Hmm, that 110w looks like a good replacement for my MH on the frag tank. I think one of the reasons they're cheaper is there's little control over the ramping up and down, it looks like you get blue on/off and white on/off on timers, but no variable control for tuning colors.
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I don't know if this will work. Here is a copy of the info I ran across on the newer model of these LEDs.
The second generation Maxspect specification is released:
1) Moonlight confirmed.
2) Some of the blue LED bulbs are replaced by violet LED bulbs for better color spectrum (see the spec sheet below).
3) Can install the fixture with a rail system or hanging system.
4) Bulbs are now socket based for easier replacement.
5) New 80cm (31.5") models for larger tanks.
6) Up to 4 separate timers (depends on model) for LED on/off control.
Spec sheet:
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The second generation Maxspect specification is released:
1) Moonlight confirmed.
2) Some of the blue LED bulbs are replaced by violet LED bulbs for better color spectrum (see the spec sheet below).
3) Can install the fixture with a rail system or hanging system.
4) Bulbs are now socket based for easier replacement.
5) New 80cm (31.5") models for larger tanks.
6) Up to 4 separate timers (depends on model) for LED on/off control.
Spec sheet:
