DIY led t5 combo fixture build help?

[Wrenchedup]

Ok guys I'm trying to build a t5 led fixture out of an old odysee MH/t5 fixture what I wanna do is keep the t5s on the outside and take the middle section out where the metal bolides are and put in LEDs to make this fixture a t5/led combo I hand 4" by 48" area and 3" deep to play with I would like to localize the LEDs in 2 sections one set on 2 sides because the tank I have has a divider in the middle I'm building this for my frag tank but if it turns out good I might put it on my display so this fixture will be for Sps mainly
I would like to use cree or Phillips LEDs so if anybody could help me indeed help with
LEDs
Layout
Drivers
Quantity
Color layout
Thanks guys any help is appreciated

 

[Reefing Madness]

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[ReefLEDLights]

Ok guys I'm trying to build a t5 led fixture out of an old odysee MH/t5 fixture what I wanna do is keep the t5s on the outside and take the middle section out where the metal bolides are and put in LEDs to make this fixture a t5/led combo I hand 4" by 48" area and 3" deep to play with I would like to localize the LEDs in 2 sections one set on 2 sides because the tank I have has a divider in the middle I'm building this for my frag tank but if it turns out good I might put it on my display so this fixture will be for Sps mainly
I would like to use cree or Phillips LEDs so if anybody could help me indeed help with
LEDs
Layout
Drivers
Quantity
Color layout
Thanks guys any help is appreciated

I would start with a quality heatsink that fits your hood like the ones found at Heatsink USA. Also ensure you have good airflow.

As for as the driver I prefer Inventronics over Meanwell as the reliability of the inventronics is better. The Inventronics EUC42-042S070DS is dimmable with a potientiometer or 1-10VDC from an APEX or Reef Angle Analog Controller. It can drive 10-15 Cree XT-E LEDs at 700mA

There is a lot of debate on LED Mix. I prefer the Cree as their Cool White is full spectrum except for the Red. If you want that warmer look adding a couple Warm White works very well. Since your also using T5s this is the Mix I like and can be dirven with only three drivers and with your T5 and Optics give you about the same PAR as a 250 watt MH and a 15-20K colour look.

15 XT-E Cool White Binned at 7.5K
24 XT-E Royal Blue Binned at 450nm
6 XP-E Blue

The layout is simple just mix them evenly.

Bill

 

[Wrenchedup]

Great info man thank you for taking the time to help exactly what I was looking for one thing can you tell me what the dimensions are on that inventronics driver I only have 4in of room in the case

 

[ReefLEDLights]

Great info man thank you for taking the time to help exactly what I was looking for one thing can you tell me what the dimensions are on that inventronics driver I only have 4in of room in the case

3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4....


You can also remote mount them away from the fixture.

Bill

 

[H@rry]

15 XT-E Cool White Binned at 7.5K
24 XT-E Royal Blue Binned at 450nm

Where can you buy binned LEDs?

 

[ReefLEDLights]

Where can you buy binned LEDs?

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