LED Qs

micrors4racer · 10/05/2010, 12:13 PM

Would something like this
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...ium-LED/Detail
work for a 26 gallon 36x10x16 tank?
What would I be able to grow with it? Is it more comparable to a 36 inch 4 lamp T5 or 150watt MH?

mike_cmu04 · 10/05/2010, 01:24 PM

It will work on your tank depending on mounting height and optics you will be able to keep anything. The only issue you may have is coverage. 24 would be better if you can swing it.

theatrus · 10/05/2010, 04:06 PM

You're going to be spread thin with that - I'd suggest the 24 LED option as well.

LEDs are more "MHish" in that they will provide shimmer.

micrors4racer · 10/07/2010, 12:45 AM

Alright so 24 it is. Are the meanwells or steve's leds drivers powered directly by a wall plug?

10/05/2010, 12:13 PM	#1
micrors4racer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 256	LED Qs Would something like this http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...ium-LED/Detail work for a 26 gallon 36x10x16 tank? What would I be able to grow with it? Is it more comparable to a 36 inch 4 lamp T5 or 150watt MH?

10/05/2010, 01:24 PM	#2
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	It will work on your tank depending on mounting height and optics you will be able to keep anything. The only issue you may have is coverage. 24 would be better if you can swing it. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

10/05/2010, 04:06 PM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	You're going to be spread thin with that - I'd suggest the 24 LED option as well. LEDs are more "MHish" in that they will provide shimmer. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

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10/07/2010, 12:45 AM	#4
micrors4racer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 256	Alright so 24 it is. Are the meanwells or steve's leds drivers powered directly by a wall plug?