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  1. 05-07-2012, 10:41 PM #1
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    Cree XPG

    Hey guy quick question can I run XPG and XTE with out optics my tank is 24" high tank .Are you know of any wide angle optic like 70-80 degree which fit on this XPGs
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  2. 05-07-2012, 10:53 PM #2
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    You will not need any, I used no optics on a 90 gallon and grew/still grow in the 125 sps to the bottom. 60 degrees will intensify the light a ton, go a 2:1 ratio or 1:1 ration 60 to 80, you will need to mount the fixture a little higher to get the sane spread.
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  3. 05-07-2012, 11:34 PM #3
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    so no optics even if my tank is 24" high that good news what about XTE Royal B I will run them at 700 by Mean Well LPC 35-700
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  4. 05-08-2012, 12:01 AM #4
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    I run my XT-E off that exact driver, works great!
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    how high is your fixture with out optics ?
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    About 6-10" off the water.
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  7. 05-08-2012, 03:04 PM #7
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    who has the cheapest XPG and XTE on sale right now ????????????
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    Stevesleds.com has Luxeon ES on sale and they are proven to be a better LED than the Cree and he has them for 2.99 right now, I just built a fixture for a guy using them and Im totally sold, im working with my manufacturer now to switch over to them.. www.stevesleds.com..... im at www.prestigereefs.com
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