UV effectiveness on SPS

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  1. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Nice Grim!! Cant wait to see them over the tank! XML.. drool...They might be perfect for you since you hang your Sols up high!
     
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    http://www.3reef.com/forums/led-aquarium-lighting/grims-diy-led-build-131819.html

    Got the thread together! I'm going to need some help when it comes time to wire it all up!

    The XMLs have 60degree optics too!! I'm going to attach them to a dimmer and the UVs to a dimmer. This all should be about the equivalent of adding 2 more AIs (given the extra par of the XMLs and the count of the UV)
     
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  3. exactlyobp

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    So, update?

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    Anyone else??
     
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  4. 2in10

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    Colors look great, you did well Grasshopper with your full spectrum LED fixture.
     
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  5. exactlyobp

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    Thanks John, means a lot! Im glad the result so far. :)

    So, when are you doing yours? :D
     
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    Probably will be next year. My major purchase list is in order a MP40, Apex controller and then LED lights.
     
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  7. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    I see! You got plenty of time to plan it then, not to mention, more option to choose from!

    And MP40 and Apex? Awesome!
     
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    I will most likely have 2 MP40 so I can take advantage of the ES functions.
     
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    I think the good way to tell color change with LEDs is to take a picture with a flash
     
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  10. exactlyobp

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    Hey Rick!

    It would show the true color? hmmm
     
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