Which controller is most compatible with your LED's

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  1. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    use the dimmables on the colors. Makes a huge difference for getting that perfect color.
     
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  3. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Here's an example, now I know I'm running a smaller system but the concept is the same.

    Here's JUST my supplements running:
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    Make a BIG difference.
     
  4. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    The only thing I'd use constant current drivers for are violets.

    Y'all missed something else important here. You need the ELN-60-48D driver in order to couple them with an Apex. The "D" distinguishes them as dimmable via a direct current.
     
  5. exactlyobp

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    ^This. In other words, the drivers you have are not dimmable with Apex (or ReefKeeper).

    If you wanna keep the drivers, you might wanna look into ReefAngel.
     
  6. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    Awww son of a bit*h ... I've got the ELN 60 48 P's on my setup!
     
  7. Rapid LED

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    Yup, sorry but you'll need the Reef Angel (PWM), Boost Typhon or our DDC-01 controller.
     
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  9. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    I've already got the DDC-01 .. thats probably why the P's were recommended, since I had no reef controller when I initially bought the LED's

    Thats like $200 worth of drivers to make them compatible too ... yikes
     
  10. Rapid LED

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    Ahh okay. I'd take a look at the Reef Angel, it's a pretty nice unit as well.
     
  11. LoJack

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    How does the ReefAngel stack up to the APEX?
     
  12. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    All the stuff you have is still a popular setup, Im sure you can sell them to offset the cost.