Inexpensive Blue LED Light?

gbose · 11/02/2018, 11:45 AM

I've got a RSM130 (34G) tank and have a couple of white/blue LED lights (1 Hipargero, 1 Lumini). They seem to do OK for coral growth (well, I get some growth, anyway), but I was disappointed that neither of them really allows me to go to all-blue when I want.

I'd like to be able to get all-blue at times, to make my coral colors 'pop', as I've seen at my LFS. So I'm thinking of getting an extra blue LED to make the colors richer. But I only see blue + white lights, unless I get into really expensive territory.

Doe anyone have experience with all-blue, reasonably affordable lighting -- maybe ~100?

GBose

alton · 11/02/2018, 12:51 PM

Mars Aqua?

gbose · 11/02/2018, 05:37 PM

Thanks, Alton! I'll check it out

Percula9 · 11/02/2018, 07:44 PM

Go on eBay or Amazon

gbose · 11/04/2018, 06:52 PM

Percula:

I certainly plan to shop on eBay and/or Amazon. But what do I look for? I need an inexpensive blue LED light - prefererably clamp-type -- to make my corals 'pop'

What model/make do I seem for?

GBose

mrg02d · 11/04/2018, 07:03 PM

What do you consider inexpensive?

gbose · 11/05/2018, 02:56 PM

Maybe around $100; this is supplemental. I already have blue/white lights.

Bryanmc1988 · 11/05/2018, 03:06 PM

You can find them on eBay for cheep. I have one spear that is great that I am currently not using any more if you need one. Pm me and we can talk.

NikonN8 · 11/06/2018, 07:03 AM

Seconding Amazon. I ran simple strip LED lighting around my normal lights and it worked great. Cheap, but great. Putting a dimmer on the system gave me good night light options as well.

I used these: https://www. LINKBREAK .com/Rxment-Strip-Lights-Remote-150LEDs/dp/B00V27VX7E/ref=zg_bs_17534489011_17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FVQF8HRG2NMEDGDAQKSX

Replace LINKBREAK with Amazon and it should get you there.

jd371 · 11/06/2018, 09:30 AM

I wanted to add some Blue like you to make the corals pop. I didn't want to add another fixture to the tank and wanted to use the existing fixture. I opted for this DIY kit and was able to stick these LED's to the underside of the existing fixture. The Royal Blue color really makes the coral's color vibrant.
I have them on a timer to come on a couple of hours before the mains shut off, and stay on for another couple of hours afterwards for the moonlight effect.

https://www.rapidled.com/4-led-solde...moonlight-kit/

shred5 · 11/06/2018, 10:02 AM

Reef breeders Lumenbar.

Inexpensive but built a little better than most other Chinese stuff.

https://www.reefbreeders.com/product...umenbar-color/

11/02/2018, 11:45 AM	#1
gbose Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23	Inexpensive Blue LED Light? I've got a RSM130 (34G) tank and have a couple of white/blue LED lights (1 Hipargero, 1 Lumini). They seem to do OK for coral growth (well, I get some growth, anyway), but I was disappointed that neither of them really allows me to go to all-blue when I want. I'd like to be able to get all-blue at times, to make my coral colors 'pop', as I've seen at my LFS. So I'm thinking of getting an extra blue LED to make the colors richer. But I only see blue + white lights, unless I get into really expensive territory. Doe anyone have experience with all-blue, reasonably affordable lighting -- maybe ~100? GBose

11/04/2018, 06:52 PM	#5
gbose Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23	But look for what? Percula: I certainly plan to shop on eBay and/or Amazon. But what do I look for? I need an inexpensive blue LED light - prefererably clamp-type -- to make my corals 'pop' What model/make do I seem for? GBose

11/06/2018, 07:03 AM	#9
NikonN8 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 89	Seconding Amazon. I ran simple strip LED lighting around my normal lights and it worked great. Cheap, but great. Putting a dimmer on the system gave me good night light options as well. I used these: https://www. LINKBREAK .com/Rxment-Strip-Lights-Remote-150LEDs/dp/B00V27VX7E/ref=zg_bs_17534489011_17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FVQF8HRG2NMEDGDAQKSX Replace LINKBREAK with Amazon and it should get you there. __________________ My name's Nate, not Nikon. In case it wasn't clear.

11/06/2018, 10:02 AM	#11
shred5 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Waukesha , WI Posts: 4,998	Reef breeders Lumenbar. Inexpensive but built a little better than most other Chinese stuff. https://www.reefbreeders.com/product...umenbar-color/ __________________ David Polzin

11/02/2018, 12:51 PM	#2
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Mars Aqua?

11/02/2018, 05:37 PM	#3
gbose Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23	Thanks, Alton! I'll check it out

11/02/2018, 07:44 PM	#4
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Go on eBay or Amazon

11/04/2018, 07:03 PM	#6
mrg02d Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 55	What do you consider inexpensive?

11/05/2018, 02:56 PM	#7
gbose Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23	Maybe around $100; this is supplemental. I already have blue/white lights.

11/05/2018, 03:06 PM	#8
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	You can find them on eBay for cheep. I have one spear that is great that I am currently not using any more if you need one. Pm me and we can talk.

11/06/2018, 09:30 AM	#10
jd371 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Long Island Posts: 615	I wanted to add some Blue like you to make the corals pop. I didn't want to add another fixture to the tank and wanted to use the existing fixture. I opted for this DIY kit and was able to stick these LED's to the underside of the existing fixture. The Royal Blue color really makes the coral's color vibrant. I have them on a timer to come on a couple of hours before the mains shut off, and stay on for another couple of hours afterwards for the moonlight effect. https://www.rapidled.com/4-led-solde...moonlight-kit/