ebay LEDs or Bridgelux? - Page 2

mendel · 04/22/2013, 07:50 PM

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my 225 60*30*29 with 72 bridgelux less from aqua style:

what dose "with 72 bridgelux less" mean?

how many leds are on that 225 gal.?

nemosworld · 04/22/2013, 08:13 PM

Autocorrect changed leds to less.

mendel · 04/22/2013, 08:23 PM

so do you think 36 leds would work on my 55?

nemosworld · 04/22/2013, 09:18 PM

In short yes, what type of heats ink?
You can do three heat sinks with 12 led each, but you will need to be good with your wiring.
A 55 is narrow, so you will need to go with 60 degree optics which will help with par.
Just have to configure them right to avoid the disco effect, I like using c channel for this reason.

matt_97055 · 04/22/2013, 10:02 PM

I have a 70 gal. 48x18x22 what kit from aqua style would you recommend? Or at least how many leds and what colors?

ferchap1820 · 04/22/2013, 10:14 PM

I have the same DIY kit with 90 led. dim. it works great I've had it for a few months now I don't have any problem with it. all my corals are growing fast and their color with the led light looks great. I think they grow better and faster with led. I had ho t5 first and they don't grow that fast. that's in my tank. I have 135 gal

mendel · 04/23/2013, 01:13 AM

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I like using c channel for this reason.

is 3/4" big enough?

TomTheWicked · 04/23/2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mendel

is 3/4" big enough?

I used the C-channel that goes over the ends of a 3/4 sheet of plywood. So 3/4 is big enough.

RobinsonFam1 · 04/23/2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cymonous

With this Aqua Style kit, does anyone know if you can set a max Dim on each channel? It says you can use it for Sunrise/Sunset to where it starts at 1% and slowly reaches 100%. And also, it can be used for moonlight effect? Would that be used on like one channel of say the Blue Leds at a certain %?

Yes it can....go check their site and it will show you the capabilities and yes it is expandable too.

RobinsonFam1 · 04/23/2013, 08:12 AM

They have an add on moonlight kit for like $10 iirc

nemosworld · 04/23/2013, 08:19 AM

this is the c-channel i use
http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2531-...-extruded.aspx

nemosworld · 04/23/2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by matt_97055

I have a 70 gal. 48x18x22 what kit from aqua style would you recommend? Or at least how many leds and what colors?

http://www.aquastyleonline.com/produ...r-DIY-kit.html

nemosworld · 04/23/2013, 08:23 AM

by the way guys, if you add heatsinks to your kits and ask them to assemble, they will do it for a very small fee. something like $10-$20 bucks.
just ask them in the comment section or send ray a email before ordering so you can get an idea of what you want and cost.

matt_97055 · 04/23/2013, 11:59 AM

Do you have to run fans? I like the idea of using c Chanel for the heat sink. What led combos and optics would you recommend? I want to grow sps softies. My tank is 18" wide.

mendel · 04/23/2013, 03:48 PM

should i pay an extra $22 for a meanwell driver? or should i just do the cheaper one?

what are the advantages?

RobinsonFam1 · 04/23/2013, 07:16 PM

meanwell has a muh better history of reliability but seems that the aquastyle brand is too aweful. i have heard of some with duds and some with early failure rates. one has to question the situation too though. im sure the number of the std ones being sold vs the meanwells through aquastyles is much higher due to ppl trying to save money so im sure thats why you hear about more fails.

meanwells are pretty much the standard of a good driver that most of the US based led diy kits are supplied with.

i also hear that AS is very good about replacing bad products.

i would shoot Ray an email and ask his recommendation. they have been pretty straight forward with me and helpful. takes about 1 day to get response but other times 5 minutes.

mendel · 04/23/2013, 07:26 PM

RobinsonFam1 - what do you say about what felix(nemosworld) said? do you thimk i can get away with 36 LEDs?

prestonreefs · 04/23/2013, 09:24 PM

Ray's responses vary. He's taken from five minutes to 3 days to answer my concerns.

RobinsonFam1 · 04/24/2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mendel

RobinsonFam1 - what do you say about what felix(nemosworld) said? do you thimk i can get away with 36 LEDs?

The last few things that Felix said were: you have the option of them building it.......I personally don't know that answer. I was unaware they do that.
Felix also recommended the 56 led kit......I would go that route too.

36 led will prolly work for softies but as most reefers do....you will more than likely want to expand into more light demanding corals.

Leaves you with two choices really. Get what you can now to get started and upgrade again later or get the larger kit and be done.

I'm an sps guy so I automatically go for the brighter light.

mendel · 04/24/2013, 08:27 PM

btw. so no one thinks i should use the ones from ebay?

ferchap1820 · 04/24/2013, 09:55 PM

I used 3/4 u channel and the epoxy that came with the kit to glue them on. they fit great and they don't get to hot

ferchap1820 · 04/24/2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by matt_97055

Do you have to run fans? I like the idea of using c Chanel for the heat sink. What led combos and optics would you recommend? I want to grow sps softies. My tank is 18" wide.

I send an email to Ray when I did mine he said is a lot better if you do that way the led stays cooler. but any way they don't get o hot even when set them a 100%.

ferchap1820 · 04/24/2013, 10:50 PM

This is how I have my 135 set up they are diy my corals are doing good. I have lps and some sps.
Now in this pics I don't have any corals they are when I set my tank up

04/22/2013, 08:13 PM	#27
nemosworld Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,411	Autocorrect changed leds to less. __________________ Felix Nice to meet you! Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Cube

04/22/2013, 09:18 PM	#29
nemosworld Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,411	In short yes, what type of heats ink? You can do three heat sinks with 12 led each, but you will need to be good with your wiring. A 55 is narrow, so you will need to go with 60 degree optics which will help with par. Just have to configure them right to avoid the disco effect, I like using c channel for this reason. __________________ Felix Nice to meet you! Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Cube Last edited by nemosworld; 04/22/2013 at 09:24 PM.

04/22/2013, 10:02 PM	#30
matt_97055 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sandy Oregon Posts: 180	I have a 70 gal. 48x18x22 what kit from aqua style would you recommend? Or at least how many leds and what colors? __________________ 70gal. under construction! Have 99% of that parts, the only thing left is money.

04/23/2013, 08:19 AM	#36
nemosworld Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,411	this is the c-channel i use http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2531-...-extruded.aspx __________________ Felix Nice to meet you! Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Cube

04/23/2013, 08:23 AM	#38
nemosworld Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,411	by the way guys, if you add heatsinks to your kits and ask them to assemble, they will do it for a very small fee. something like $10-$20 bucks. just ask them in the comment section or send ray a email before ordering so you can get an idea of what you want and cost. __________________ Felix Nice to meet you! Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Cube

04/22/2013, 08:23 PM	#28
mendel Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: LA Posts: 52	so do you think 36 leds would work on my 55?

04/22/2013, 10:14 PM	#31
ferchap1820 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: winter haven Posts: 14	I have the same DIY kit with 90 led. dim. it works great I've had it for a few months now I don't have any problem with it. all my corals are growing fast and their color with the led light looks great. I think they grow better and faster with led. I had ho t5 first and they don't grow that fast. that's in my tank. I have 135 gal

04/23/2013, 08:12 AM	#35
RobinsonFam1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 616	They have an add on moonlight kit for like $10 iirc

04/23/2013, 11:59 AM	#39
matt_97055 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sandy Oregon Posts: 180	Do you have to run fans? I like the idea of using c Chanel for the heat sink. What led combos and optics would you recommend? I want to grow sps softies. My tank is 18" wide. __________________ 70gal. under construction! Have 99% of that parts, the only thing left is money.

04/23/2013, 03:48 PM	#40
mendel Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: LA Posts: 52	should i pay an extra $22 for a meanwell driver? or should i just do the cheaper one? what are the advantages?

04/23/2013, 07:16 PM	#41
RobinsonFam1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 616	meanwell has a muh better history of reliability but seems that the aquastyle brand is too aweful. i have heard of some with duds and some with early failure rates. one has to question the situation too though. im sure the number of the std ones being sold vs the meanwells through aquastyles is much higher due to ppl trying to save money so im sure thats why you hear about more fails. meanwells are pretty much the standard of a good driver that most of the US based led diy kits are supplied with. i also hear that AS is very good about replacing bad products. i would shoot Ray an email and ask his recommendation. they have been pretty straight forward with me and helpful. takes about 1 day to get response but other times 5 minutes.

04/23/2013, 07:26 PM	#42
mendel Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: LA Posts: 52	RobinsonFam1 - what do you say about what felix(nemosworld) said? do you thimk i can get away with 36 LEDs?

04/23/2013, 09:24 PM	#43
prestonreefs Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 85	Ray's responses vary. He's taken from five minutes to 3 days to answer my concerns.

04/24/2013, 08:27 PM	#45
mendel Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: LA Posts: 52	btw. so no one thinks i should use the ones from ebay?

04/24/2013, 09:55 PM	#46
ferchap1820 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: winter haven Posts: 14	I used 3/4 u channel and the epoxy that came with the kit to glue them on. they fit great and they don't get to hot