par38 40 degree optics

jamest0o0 · 06/19/2011, 11:03 AM

I was looking into getting this for my tank (8g 12x12x12) http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=698

I noticed it only had a 40 degree lens while most of the others seem to have 60-80... I was wondering how this would look, would one be enough to cover the tank in light? I've never used these before so I'm not really sure what to expect. Also if someone could give me a link to a good fixture for these or recommend something that'd be a great help. Thanks

Glo · 06/19/2011, 11:53 AM

i like 60 degree much better

ikea light bulb extension in white, less than 10 bucks

jamest0o0 · 06/19/2011, 01:46 PM

wait the bulb is ten dollars? how does it look?

moonpod · 06/19/2011, 02:18 PM

I think he meant the bulb extenders not a bulb. Many standard fixtures will block the heat sink which is at least theoretically not good for the bulb. I used extenders in my setup.

WingoLED · 06/19/2011, 02:42 PM

I use track light as well as this from IKEA

Hmm, how to post a pic???
It says "invalid file" when uploading
Well, I give up. The link for the Ikea light bulb extension cord is
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5175109...57626054771511

jamest0o0 · 06/19/2011, 03:20 PM

ohhhhh I see thanks, any other input on the bulb?

moonpod · 06/19/2011, 03:32 PM

JMO a tad blue. But it's plenty of light that being said I prefer a whiter than bluer look

Adam_T · 06/19/2011, 04:02 PM

I don't know how 40 degree optics would do for coverage on a 12x12x12 tank though. Although, I've never used 40 degree lenses either.

jamest0o0 · 06/19/2011, 04:08 PM

What par38 do you guys prefer as far as looks go? Seem to get a lot of mixed responses on this.

Glo · 06/19/2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingoLED

I use track light as well as this from IKEA

Hmm, how to post a pic???
It says "invalid file" when uploading
Well, I give up. The link for the Ikea light bulb extension cord is
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5175109...57626054771511

hello, i stole the idea from you when you were comparing other brands of par in ct.

i end up buying your lights

i can testified as for the color, wingo's reef color is the absolutely best amount the acan and rapid in the conference

WingoLED · 06/19/2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glo

hello, i stole the idea from you when you were comparing other brands of par in ct.

i end up buying your lights

i can testified as for the color, wingo's reef color is the absolutely best amount the acan and rapid in the conference

Hi there.

WingoLED · 06/19/2011, 04:45 PM

Looks is a personal choice-how can we give you the answer? I personally do not like it too blue.

jamest0o0 · 06/20/2011, 04:17 PM

So I think I'm going to settle on this one then http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...D-PAR38/Detail and hang it above with the cord mentioned above. Hopefully it works out

06/19/2011, 11:03 AM	#1
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	par38 40 degree optics I was looking into getting this for my tank (8g 12x12x12) http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=698 I noticed it only had a 40 degree lens while most of the others seem to have 60-80... I was wondering how this would look, would one be enough to cover the tank in light? I've never used these before so I'm not really sure what to expect. Also if someone could give me a link to a good fixture for these or recommend something that'd be a great help. Thanks __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

06/19/2011, 01:46 PM	#3
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	wait the bulb is ten dollars? how does it look? __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

06/19/2011, 02:42 PM	#5
WingoLED Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 258	I use track light as well as this from IKEA Hmm, how to post a pic??? It says "invalid file" when uploading Well, I give up. The link for the Ikea light bulb extension cord is http://www.flickr.com/photos/5175109...57626054771511 Last edited by WingoLED; 06/19/2011 at 02:52 PM.

06/19/2011, 03:20 PM	#6
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	ohhhhh I see thanks, any other input on the bulb? __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

06/19/2011, 03:32 PM	#7
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	JMO a tad blue. But it's plenty of light that being said I prefer a whiter than bluer look __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

06/19/2011, 11:53 AM	#2
Glo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 27	i like 60 degree much better ikea light bulb extension in white, less than 10 bucks

06/19/2011, 04:02 PM	#8
Adam_T Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 171	I don't know how 40 degree optics would do for coverage on a 12x12x12 tank though. Although, I've never used 40 degree lenses either.

06/19/2011, 04:08 PM	#9
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	What par38 do you guys prefer as far as looks go? Seem to get a lot of mixed responses on this. __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

06/19/2011, 04:45 PM	#12
WingoLED Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 258	Looks is a personal choice-how can we give you the answer? I personally do not like it too blue.

06/20/2011, 04:17 PM	#13
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	So I think I'm going to settle on this one then http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...D-PAR38/Detail and hang it above with the cord mentioned above. Hopefully it works out __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

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