Best LED viewing angles for tanks, what do you use?

sikpupy · 12/05/2008, 11:49 AM

Went to Radio shack to get a bunch of LEDs but found nothing there that had a wide angle and was bright. Been looking online at ebay site but you never know what quality your getting. How do I know it is 5000cmds (or whatever it is)?

What do you all use? I have 2 tanks. One is a 20L so thats 12-15" deep and the other is my 90 thats 24" deep when filled, but, will probably be 18" when I am done with it.

Michael · 12/05/2008, 12:09 PM

most LEDs i know about shine directly down, not saying some dont have a wide angle but i havent seen any, i use these

http://www.tmc-ltd.co.uk/aquarium/aquaray-lighting.asp

sikpupy · 12/08/2008, 11:50 AM

Those look intresting, and, I see they seem to have a magnification/dispersion bubble on them like my flashlight does.

Yea, I want to stay away from the thin pencil beam shooting stright down, I think, I am still experimenting, lol. I have dug up ones that have a "viewing angle" of 14/40/60 degrees. Not sure which one would be best for each tank, before I buy.

12/05/2008, 11:49 AM	#1
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Best LED viewing angles for tanks, what do you use? Went to Radio shack to get a bunch of LEDs but found nothing there that had a wide angle and was bright. Been looking online at ebay site but you never know what quality your getting. How do I know it is 5000cmds (or whatever it is)? What do you all use? I have 2 tanks. One is a 20L so thats 12-15" deep and the other is my 90 thats 24" deep when filled, but, will probably be 18" when I am done with it.

12/05/2008, 12:09 PM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	most LEDs i know about shine directly down, not saying some dont have a wide angle but i havent seen any, i use these http://www.tmc-ltd.co.uk/aquarium/aquaray-lighting.asp __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

12/08/2008, 11:50 AM	#3
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Those look intresting, and, I see they seem to have a magnification/dispersion bubble on them like my flashlight does. Yea, I want to stay away from the thin pencil beam shooting stright down, I think, I am still experimenting, lol. I have dug up ones that have a "viewing angle" of 14/40/60 degrees. Not sure which one would be best for each tank, before I buy. Last edited by sikpupy; 12/08/2008 at 11:58 AM.