Par30 vs. Par38

dang i really like that purple look bulb combos?

 

you could order the par30 they do have a more purple look while a par38 has a bluer look

 

See why I suggested a PAR38 in your other thread? I wouldn't give advice on something I don't have experience in.

I have a PAR30 and a PAR38, both from Rapid LED. With the 38, you would be able to grow anything you want. It's cheaper than a MH or custom LED hood, and, even though you don't pay the electric bill, someone will save a little $$$ there, too. It's the same bulb in the link that you posted, with 60 degree optics. And, the color from it is awesome.

 

with that size tank a par30 would grow anything as well, but what you could do is try to get your parents to pitch in to buy it cuz they wont have a massive energy bill halides tend to make

 

I tested both with a PAR meter, and a PAR30 would be on the border of being able to grow some SPS. A PAR38 has more color options, and would be more useful if you were to upgrade tanks in the future. The PAR30's are being phased out and reduced in price, though.

 

i had one par30 over my 16 gallon nano and i kept 6 maxi carpets in there along with loads of sps. im pretty sure it can grow sps

 

its one lamp with 4 royal blue and 1 white and 60degree optics.trust me it looks even better in person. i cant even look at my other tank with the same excitment.

 

haha i hate that feeling one tanks great the others a pos

 

Didn't say it couldn't do it, the PAR is on the border. If it were my money, I'd spend the $89 on the Rapid LED Par38. They use Cree LED's are are not overdriven. But, like I said, there are some good deals on PAR30's out there.

 

not yet but i am quite confident that I can place a more light demanding sps higher up in the tank. I might give it a shot soon. Ill frag one of my acropora and place 3 frags in the tank on three differnt levels. we shall see