Lights that can make colors of corals pop up

Aquattro · #1 10-11-2012, 02:04 AM

If you can't change bulbs in that fixture (no idea if you can or not) then you'd be better buying a used better fixture, maybe 4 bulb, and try different combos.

mrhasan · #2 10-11-2012, 02:06 AM

Yah I was thinking about that too. Let's see if someone with a deal on 4 bulb fixture comes up

daplatapus · #3 10-11-2012, 02:10 AM

I've made a DIY LED fixture and in the mix I've included Exotics Ocean Coral White and True Violet LED's and they're amazing!

mrhasan · #4 10-11-2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by daplatapus

I've made a DIY LED fixture and in the mix I've included Exotics Ocean Coral White and True Violet LED's and they're amazing!

Ah LEDS

Too expensive!!! :'(

Aquattro · #5 10-11-2012, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

Ah LEDS

Too expensive!!! :'(

How big is your tank?

mrhasan · #6 10-11-2012, 02:14 AM

20 gallon long. 30"

Aquattro · #7 10-11-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

20 gallon long. 30"

My LFS has a similar tank for smaller corals and runs 2 hagen T5 strips, 2 bulbs each, and the colors are awesome. Lots of pop. You can find those really cheap here or usedcity.com

iceman86 · #8 10-11-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

Yah I was thinking about that too. Let's see if someone with a deal on 4 bulb fixture comes up

You can probably build your own led fixture for the same price as buying a used t5 on here. You can choose your colors and customize it anyway you want.

mrhasan · #9 10-11-2012, 02:28 AM

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You can probably build your own led fixture for the same price as buying a used t5 on here. You can choose your colors and customize it anyway you want.

Although being an electrical engineer and with loads of DIY experiences back home, I am really lazy studying about all the LEDs, ways to mount, drivers, etc.

There' just too many options so I am kinda reluctant to go though all the researches with all the pressure of grad school. But I am thinking of getting a DIY moonlight to make the tank look nice at night

Proteus · #10 10-11-2012, 02:37 AM

I'm guessing the probably pc. Check the bulb. To see if its 4 straight pins or 4 pins in square. Coralife is one of the few left still making 4 square pin. But look online. You can get combo bulbs where it's blue and 10k. Or blue and pink. The list goes on.

Is it a pc bulb?