LED Recommendations - 410-420nm supplementation

[mike31154]

Have you considered a couple of 10 watt multi-chip LEDs? My DIY fixture consists of 3 rails of them in various colour temperatures. A 12 volt power supply on a timer & simple dimmer, you're good to go. I also added some LED strips to supplement the 10 watters. I have a couple of UV spectrum 10 watt multi chips as well (395-405 nm) but haven't installed them. I find the Royal Blues provide plenty of flourescence.

Since someone has already linked to auction site, here's another.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2pcs-10W-10-W...item35d3330698

The strips are available in 5 meter spools from offshore vendors for very low price, but you need to plan ahead due to shipping time.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by mike31154

Have you considered a couple of 10 watt multi-chip LEDs? My DIY fixture consists of 3 rails of them in various colour temperatures. A 12 volt power supply on a timer & simple dimmer, you're good to go. I also added some LED strips to supplement the 10 watters. I have a couple of UV spectrum 10 watt multi chips as well (395-405 nm) but haven't installed them. I find the Royal Blues provide plenty of flourescence.

Since someone has already linked to auction site, here's another.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2pcs-10W-10-W...item35d3330698

The strips are available in 5 meter spools from offshore vendors for very low price, but you need to plan ahead due to shipping time.

I think for my tank, 3 watt LEDs will be plenty.

And to clarify, not looking for true uv, just some supplementation in the 400-430nm range...which we all know not only looms pretty, but actually offers the most efficien, usable light spectrum for coral.

Looking at a diy from rapid led that will have 2 x Cree royal blue and 4 violet semi led.

About 100 bucks all in.

Myka, i am looking into the reefbrites.