Do you think 2 red and 2 green for a 90 gallon would be ok? I'm using cw, nw rb and blue at the moment. Thanks.
it's not a lot, but it will help to improve your spectrum a bit. you'd be better off adding violets..
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Do you think 2 red and 2 green for a 90 gallon would be ok? I'm using cw, nw rb and blue at the moment. Thanks.
Do you think 2 red and 2 green for a 90 gallon would be ok? I'm using cw, nw rb and blue at the moment. Thanks.
And you'll find equal number who say don't. Kessil would explain it you in detail. Maxspect and kessil have STELLER results! I've got razor that par'd with 400w halide. Please answer my question concerning the make up of white light and then explain why the need for the colors.... please?
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Perfect that's what I had over my 75 same dimensions.
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do you use optics for the green and red leds? if so at what degree? thanks
Blue Tang
I've tried Reds and Greens on my system and cannot say if they improved the looks.
Skip the optics and 1 for every 24"x 18" should be more than a good start. Dimmable drivers will allow you to adjust it perfectly.
Personally after experimenting with LEDs... This "Rage Over Full Spectrum" is seriously without comparison binned LEDs over actual coral. One of our Local LFSs just swapped out his Full Spectrum Bridgelux LED Fixtures as the Wellsophyllia LPS and all SPS colonies simply looked better under binned Cree LEDs.
+1 on adding violets...Expensive but a better payback in colour improvement.
A lot of food for thought and to see a LED Mix over Coral is like test driving a car before buying.
Bill
I'd ask for an explanation, assuming added color LEDs are necessary, as to why then are companies such as Kessil and Maxspect not using them and yet they're LEDs are wicked good at growing coral? They are consistently rated at the top of the game. If coral needs the extras for strong growth how are these lights so wickedly effective? I'm not being snide... I'd honestly like to know. And I do understand the diff between thriving/growing.
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Radions have colors and significant difference. Why is it just not ai is adding additional colors? And evolution still is not? Why are there still soooo many non dimmable or manual dimmable fixtures? Most companies are behind the times on technology and lots of others cater to the lower priced consumer hence still blue/white only and bridgelux on some fixtures. I've yet to see a fixture in person with violet and don't see need if there is rb and red which I assume covers both spectrums. These are only my opinions as I'm not an led builder but just a proud owner of a DIY Cree fixture.
Imo manufacturers will always be behind the diy'ers.. go see what's trending in the advanced areas of diy.. in 2 years you might see it available from some companies.. nobody is saying that blue and white can't grow coral, it's more about color balance, color rendition, coral fluorescence, and overall health.. also, just because companies have fanboys doesn't make them the best option. Most people don't have a clue when it comes to led, but trust in a big name.
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