DIY LED Lighting Fixture
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ajbassmaster;
As DoctaQ indicated, give us your aquarium dimensions, fresh or sw. Type of plants if fw. Do you use CO2? Anything, everything you can think of.
As DoctaQ indicated, give us your aquarium dimensions, fresh or sw. Type of plants if fw. Do you use CO2? Anything, everything you can think of.
doctaq;
I've been looking on the web and found an apogee model at aquarium specialty. I was looking at the PDF file and was not sure which model to get. I need one with a long sensor cable. At least 36" to be able to get the sensor to the bottom of my 200 gallon plus have a little room left over to hold the meter comfortably. Any suggestions on a model and a place to get them?
I've been looking on the web and found an apogee model at aquarium specialty. I was looking at the PDF file and was not sure which model to get. I need one with a long sensor cable. At least 36" to be able to get the sensor to the bottom of my 200 gallon plus have a little room left over to hold the meter comfortably. Any suggestions on a model and a place to get them?
This is where I have questions... is there any info re: PAR ratings for these LEDs?
It would be nice if the manufacturers of these things would put out some nice charts and graphs comparing output spectra and intensities of their wares as compared to the commonly used alternatives. This would allow the educated reefer or planted aquarium keeper to make some helpful comparisons.
If I knew for certain that I could get several years of service out of a certain number of LEDs for a cost that is favorable compared to replacing the 96W PC I use now, I'd be all over it.
its in the datasheet but you might not understand all of it if you dont read a bit into eletronics.
the thing is, leds are not manufactured for the aquarium industry, they are just made, mostly for flashlights now as far as i know, and trying to break into house lighting, but the aquarium trade is rather small they would not cater to us. if keno or myself get readings im sure they will be some of the first led for planted tank readings we've seen.
the datasheet does have information in the form of lumens, but only the total emission, not the lux at certian distances, and especially not through water. i would say leds can definateley grow plants, and with no need for dimming and fewer number of leds, the build could cost half of what a saltwater build for the same size would cost
sorry keno, didnt mean to hijack, ill cut it out =)
the thing is, leds are not manufactured for the aquarium industry, they are just made, mostly for flashlights now as far as i know, and trying to break into house lighting, but the aquarium trade is rather small they would not cater to us. if keno or myself get readings im sure they will be some of the first led for planted tank readings we've seen.
the datasheet does have information in the form of lumens, but only the total emission, not the lux at certian distances, and especially not through water. i would say leds can definateley grow plants, and with no need for dimming and fewer number of leds, the build could cost half of what a saltwater build for the same size would cost
sorry keno, didnt mean to hijack, ill cut it out =)
