LED, needing guidance
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FiReBReTHa
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2x 18" heatsinks with 36-48 LEDs on each one.
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MurseBS
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also should i mix it like the following... 1 cool white with every 1 royal blue, 1 cool white to every 2 royal blue, or 1 cool white to every 3 royal blue. Im not that big into the blue background also. I like it to be more white but I also want to keep in mind that the blue helps with growth correct?
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I have 24 3w crees over my 16x24x8" frag tank, it lights it up well but it is only 8" deep and I haven't burnt any corals. For a tank that is 24" deep you are going to want more than 24 LEDs. I think firebretha's recommendation is a good one.
dmorazan
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who is bashing you or this thread. i have 120 3 w led on a 6' 24" deep tank and that was too much and burned the corals . Im just given some advise to the one that needs the help.
dmorazan
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that is his and your opinion based on what you both have done. but that was not the case for me, so it is just my opinion. this is what this is for to give your opinion ,correct?so im not bashing anyone just giveing my opinion
I don't like my lighting too blue but now that I have the LEDs I realize that a 2:1 blue/white ration would have been a good way to go. I would spend the extra couple of bucks and go with dimmable divers this way you can acclimate your corals easier and you can also fine tune the color you want. How many LEDs you put on a driver depends on the driver. I would start with 36 LEDs on each and add more if you find it necessary. That's what is great about LEDs, you can always change it so suit your needs. I would also PM or give bill from reefled a call. They are a sponsor here and great to deal with and he will hook you up with exactly what you need.
No need to be so defensive, no one said you were bashing anyone. I just happen to agree with firebretha, that's my opinion, you gave yours and I'm sure that will help the OP make an informed decision.
GR808
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my opinion would be the 48 per heatsink. Yes do the dimmable drivers, they give you more flexibility. Go to the LED specific Forum and you will find alot of useful information and alot of build threads to give you ideas on how to build one. Bill's website also has how to's when building your lights.
