Calling All LED Gurus, HELP

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by mati_L, Mar 11, 2012.

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  1. cosmo

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  3. mati_L

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    Okay bump Changes made here.. we are now looking at 16 RB 16B, 8CW 8NW(6500k) and 6 UV 6 Green..should i run 12 UV and drop the green? a green tank worries me

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  4. cosmo

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    maybe drop the green to 2 and add 4 red

    also don't do a 50/50 rb to blue and cw to nw, more rb and cw. IMO
     
  5. mati_L

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    I want less NW and Blues but i just dont really know how to spread them.. in my mind i have the idea that if they are to spaced out then you can tell the color difference
     
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    relax dude, with that amount of leds with at least 60 degree optics about 12" from your water level you'll be golden.
     
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    Okay so 20RB 12B 12CW 4NW 8UV and 4 Green ? 60 optics isn't too narrow ? I have a center brace and coast to coast overflow to avoid shadowing also
     
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  9. cosmo

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    thats what i would do and what i am switching too. are you getting a controller? If your getting the new cree xp's whites they do overpower everything.
     
  10. mati_L

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    Yeah I built my controller already, LEDs will be XE and G's ... Thanks for the help Cosmo looks like my plan is set for now maybe someone else will throw some cents in but I think I like the mix for now
     
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    Looks like you're getting a lot of help!
     
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    I like the Idea of adding reds!