ReefBreeders Custom LED build

Thatgrimguy · Apr 18, 2012

I wanted to document my journey dealing with ReefBreeders! So far, the customer service I have received from Logan Vanghele has been amazing. I submitted payment last night for a custom build to supplement my AI Sol super blues that are currently running over my tank.

I ordered 3 24" heat sinks each with
5 RB
3 Violet
2 Red
2 Green

All dimmable on the same circuit through my apex and with optics as I have to mount them so high. The communication and perceived value at this point has been wonderful! Looking forward to seeing what this company can do! I was told to expect about 2 weeks for delivery. So I'll update the thread as more information becomes available and ultimately to show how my tank progresses as a result of this new addition to equipment!

Current FTS with only AI sols.

Full picture sweet:
www.photobucket.com/210g

ReefLEDLights · Apr 18, 2012

Be careful with your lead length, you may want to go back and try to keep the leads away from the stars in case things start arcing. I dont want you blowing out any LEDs!
scroll down about half way thru this page http://reefledlights.com/trouble-shooting/

to see how short to make your leads. Hope this helps!!!

-Rick

Reef Breeders · Apr 18, 2012

Rick, the JBJ connectors will be protecting the electrodes, no wire will be un-insualted.

drtrash · Apr 18, 2012

what are your settings, luv the purple. I have sol blue and doing a supplemental color DIY kit as well. Working with same colors except more violet, no RB

ReefLEDLights · Apr 18, 2012

anemonekeeper said:
Rick, the JBJ connectors will be protecting the electrodes, no wire will be un-insualted.

woops, I was looking in the old pics from the photobucket and mis read the first post. too much coffee this morning

Thatgrimguy · Apr 18, 2012

ReefLEDLights said:
woops, I was looking in the old pics from the photobucket and mis read the first post. too much coffee this morning

That was one of my failed attempts!

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Thatgrimguy · Apr 18, 2012

drtrash said:
what are your settings, luv the purple. I have sol blue and doing a supplemental color DIY kit as well. Working with same colors except more violet, no RB

I have debated over the rb and number of violet. I decided to keep the rb to make sure it is there to mix with the red and green properly to help ensure no disco effect.

The violet... No idea how many I will need... So it is what it is!

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Thatgrimguy · Apr 18, 2012

After a slight change to the plan we are going forward with 3 of each color!

Reef Breeders · Apr 18, 2012

The RB LEDs will add more to the spectrum in between the violet and the green LEDs, creating a much wider spectrum than it would without them, and adding a little more higher energy light to the lower energy reds and greens.

Thatgrimguy · Apr 18, 2012

anemonekeeper said:
The RB LEDs will add more to the spectrum in between the violet and the green LEDs, creating a much wider spectrum than it would without them, and adding a little more higher energy light to the lower energy reds and greens.

Does it matter with their already being 40 rb over my tank from the ai though?

I am not going to change again, just curious.

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Reef Breeders · Apr 18, 2012

yes, it adds more pop to the blues without you having to turn up your AIs, and spreads the blue out a little more.

Reef Breeders · Apr 21, 2012

The violet LEDs came in today, it looks Like I should be done by Wednesday or Thursday!

Thatgrimguy · Apr 21, 2012

Dude you are amazing! Communication has been on point! I can't wait to get the lights!!

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Reef Breeders · Apr 22, 2012

Thatgrimguy said:
Dude you are amazing! Communication has been on point! I can't wait to get the lights!!

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Thanks, I really enjoy the custom builds, the color combo is definitely going to be pretty cool.

Thatgrimguy · Apr 22, 2012

Should really pop! I can't wait to see it over the tank!

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revsgirl · Apr 23, 2012

Great lookin' tank!!

drtrash · Apr 23, 2012

looking forward to the pics, have not completed my light yet. i went with 7 violets, 4 reds, 3 green. Hope it is easy to change if needed

Reef Breeders · Apr 24, 2012

I got the fixtures mostly assembled today, the drivers just need to be put in their boxes, and it's all finished! Pics coming soon!

Thatgrimguy · Apr 25, 2012

Awesome!!! The shot you sent me looks awesome! I can't wait to get them over my reef! The color should be pretty awesome!

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