Thread: Pre-planning for upgrading the 8'er, some input on LEDs needed
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Old 08-24-2011, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by The Grizz View Post
Can any one tell me how many 3w LEDs ( 1:1 cool white / royal blue ) I would require for a 96"L x 24"W x 30"D tank. I am thinking of using 12" x 12" heat sinks.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
3W LEDs arent all made the same.

I can tell you that if you go with XP-E and XP-G CREE LEDs you will need about 150 total LEDs.

If you go with CREE XM-L CW and XP-E Royal Blue then you would need something like 90 Royal Blue and 30 Cool White.
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