DIY LED layout on a 20" cube???

[Baldy]

Stevesleds has rebels I think that can be driven to 700ma all day long. He doesn't call them ocw, but they do the same thing. I will probably try them next myself.

[Cubeman]

I'd like to know what you end up doing with this light build Rob, seeing as I just bought the same tank from you and would also like to try my hand at an LED build.

If I spent $300 and ended up with the disco ball effect, or insufficient light for sps I'd be ticked, so am looking to learn from your experience. It will likely be a late summer project for me so you've got lots of time to experiment!

cheers
Paul

[Baldy]

One thing I just noticed is you listed XML nw emitters. These are much higher powered than the xte emitters. You can use less than the 2:1 ratio but they need higher current as well. I'd recommend using 3-UPS to prevent disco. clustering the 3ups and other colors will prevent disco. Nanoreef has tons of good info in their lighting forum.

[nerdz]

Originally Posted by Cubeman

I'd like to know what you end up doing with this light build Rob, seeing as I just bought the same tank from you and would also like to try my hand at an LED build.

If I spent $300 and ended up with the disco ball effect, or insufficient light for sps I'd be ticked, so am looking to learn from your experience. It will likely be a late summer project for me so you've got lots of time to experiment!

cheers
Paul

HI, just saw these posts... Email isn't link to my canreef anymore.Will do, keep you posted when I get it finished!

Originally Posted by Baldy

One thing I just noticed is you listed XML nw emitters. These are much higher powered than the xte emitters. You can use less than the 2:1 ratio but they need higher current as well. I'd recommend using 3-UPS to prevent disco. clustering the 3ups and other colors will prevent disco. Nanoreef has tons of good info in their lighting forum.

Yes, XM-L with Mean Well ELN-60-27P dimmable driver which can drive up to 2.3amp