125 Gallon PAR 38 Rapid LED Reef DIY Build - Page 2

CU Reefer · 11/02/2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloke

And you think one 80 degree PAR38 over each section would look alright to start with? How far above the water's surface? 12" or more?

I think you would have spotlighting with only 3 bulbs even at 12''. Well, not necessarily spotlighting but you will not have even light. I think it would be ok though until you get more lights. What is your ultimate goal for the tank? If you want corals you will need more lights.

CU Reefer · 11/02/2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JCE1980

Thanks for putting all this info out there. I think im going to start with 2 80* on the sides of my 3' fixture. One more question: How long are you running your light every day? Are they on a timer with the blue's or do the blues run longer? OK 2 questions. Thanks again

I run the royal blues for 10 hours and the bulbs for 8 as of now. So the blues come on for and hour, then the bulbs come one, bulbs off, and then the blues off an hour later. I don't have timers yet but will soon. I am trying to decide if I can afford an apex or if I should just get timers.

katchupoy · 02/26/2012, 03:33 PM

any update on this tank? pics?

Anemonebuff · 03/04/2012, 10:49 AM

The tank is going great.

Everything is growing great.

Sonny408 · 03/04/2012, 12:11 PM

Nice build. Look very nice.

tht79 · 05/20/2013, 02:34 AM

How is the Par38 light intensity now?

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katchupoy Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,548	any update on this tank? pics?

03/04/2012, 10:49 AM	#29
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	The tank is going great. Everything is growing great.

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Sonny408 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 103	Nice build. Look very nice.

05/20/2013, 02:34 AM	#31
tht79 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15	How is the Par38 light intensity now?