Pics and info on Par 38 bulbs?

david1983 · 02/26/2011, 03:59 PM

Hello ive been searching for info and pics on the 38 bulbs i need to know more before buying.My tank is 48Lx12Wx24H and was thinking i should get 4 bulbs.Where would be the best to buy nanotuners?ebay?Any group buys?Are the new 7 LED ones much better colour?Any pics to compare would be nice.

Thanks

liz62 · 02/26/2011, 04:07 PM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1746535

david1983 · 02/26/2011, 04:14 PM

Yeah thanks ive seen that but its 33pages and just wanted to see if anyone had updates with the new 7 LED lights (with pics) and nobody replied to my question on that thread about using 4 bulbs on my tank.

david1983 · 02/26/2011, 06:06 PM

http://www.sunbritelighting.com/Bs_N...tion=FAQ&id=99

http://www.ledpacific.com/

http://blog.captive-aquatics.com/cap...spotlight.html

http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...D-PAR38/Detail

http://www.ecoxotic.com/ecoxotic-par...ed-lights.html

Anemonebuff · 02/26/2011, 08:19 PM

I use a mix of rapid led and boost led. The rapids are better for larger applications IMO/IME.

Anemonebuff · 02/26/2011, 08:23 PM

I replaced the boost leds in the center with the new rapid leds. The growth under these bulbs has been excellent. I have burned some corals though. Be very careful they are powerful.

david1983 · 02/26/2011, 08:33 PM

Nice tank.Im going to get 3 of the new 7 led bulbs and try them out.My tank is only a month old with nothing in but rock so i can play around with it for a while.Anyone want a group buy?

david1983 · 02/27/2011, 09:24 AM

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liz62 · 02/27/2011, 09:46 AM

David I could be interested in the group buy of the Rapid 7 LED bulbs - how do you go about setting it up? I think I want 5?

david1983 · 02/27/2011, 09:55 AM

i dont have clue lol.Im sure if we get lots of people in and contact rapidLED we could get a little knocked off.

david1983 · 02/27/2011, 11:06 AM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983381

If anyones interested

liz62 · 02/28/2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemonebuff

I use a mix of rapid led and boost led. The rapids are better for larger applications IMO/IME.

What kind of sq. ft coverage are you getting with each of the Rapid LED's?
What optics do you have?

Anemonebuff · 02/28/2011, 12:19 PM

I am using 7 LED 60* optics and they are mounted 5" above the waterline.

Here it is with 5 rapids and 4 boosts:

The spotlighting is more dramatic in the photos.

Anemonebuff · 02/28/2011, 12:21 PM

I do plan on replacing the Boosts nearest the center on the outer sections. 7 rapids and 2 boosts.

Anemonebuff · 02/28/2011, 12:24 PM

As you can see the growth has been great. The monti caps are the most noticeable.

liz62 · 02/28/2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemonebuff

I do plan on replacing the Boosts nearest the center on the outer sections. 7 rapids and 2 boosts.

There is a guy named David that is trying to get a group order going under Rapid LED sponsor link.
I put my name down and maybe you should too - if we get enough members then maybe when can get a really good discount?

liz62 · 02/28/2011, 12:48 PM

How many Par 38's and at what optics would I need for 96x18x18 tank?

Anemonebuff · 02/28/2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liz62

There is a guy named David that is trying to get a group order going under Rapid LED sponsor link.
I put my name down and maybe you should too - if we get enough members then maybe when can get a really good discount?

Cannot right now. I am in the process of selling some boost leds then I will have the money for the rapids.

Anemonebuff · 02/28/2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liz62

How many Par 38's and at what optics would I need for 96x18x18 tank?

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...746535&page=34

butchik · 02/28/2011, 04:47 PM

Anemonebuff,

What are you using to hang the Par 38's. I really like it on your tank.

02/26/2011, 03:59 PM	#1
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	Pics and info on Par 38 bulbs? Hello ive been searching for info and pics on the 38 bulbs i need to know more before buying.My tank is 48Lx12Wx24H and was thinking i should get 4 bulbs.Where would be the best to buy nanotuners?ebay?Any group buys?Are the new 7 LED ones much better colour?Any pics to compare would be nice. Thanks

02/26/2011, 04:07 PM	#2
liz62 Zeohead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 394	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1746535 __________________ 60gl cube - SPS dominated SRO XP 1000i Cone Maxspect LED 120w 16k

02/27/2011, 09:46 AM	#9
liz62 Zeohead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 394	David I could be interested in the group buy of the Rapid 7 LED bulbs - how do you go about setting it up? I think I want 5? __________________ 60gl cube - SPS dominated SRO XP 1000i Cone Maxspect LED 120w 16k

02/28/2011, 12:48 PM	#17
liz62 Zeohead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 394	How many Par 38's and at what optics would I need for 96x18x18 tank? __________________ 60gl cube - SPS dominated SRO XP 1000i Cone Maxspect LED 120w 16k

02/28/2011, 04:47 PM	#20
butchik Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 242	Anemonebuff, What are you using to hang the Par 38's. I really like it on your tank. __________________ 65G, 20 Gal Sump, 45 lbs Marcorocks, 1.5" Aragonite Sand, AI Sol Blue x2, 1 Koralia 2, Mag 9.5, Eshopps PSK-100, Reefkeeper Lite

02/26/2011, 04:14 PM	#3
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	Yeah thanks ive seen that but its 33pages and just wanted to see if anyone had updates with the new 7 LED lights (with pics) and nobody replied to my question on that thread about using 4 bulbs on my tank.

02/26/2011, 06:06 PM	#4
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	http://www.sunbritelighting.com/Bs_N...tion=FAQ&id=99 http://www.ledpacific.com/ http://blog.captive-aquatics.com/cap...spotlight.html http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...D-PAR38/Detail http://www.ecoxotic.com/ecoxotic-par...ed-lights.html

02/26/2011, 08:19 PM	#5
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	I use a mix of rapid led and boost led. The rapids are better for larger applications IMO/IME.

02/26/2011, 08:23 PM	#6
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	I replaced the boost leds in the center with the new rapid leds. The growth under these bulbs has been excellent. I have burned some corals though. Be very careful they are powerful.

02/26/2011, 08:33 PM	#7
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	Nice tank.Im going to get 3 of the new 7 led bulbs and try them out.My tank is only a month old with nothing in but rock so i can play around with it for a while.Anyone want a group buy?

02/27/2011, 09:24 AM	#8
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	...

02/27/2011, 09:55 AM	#10
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	i dont have clue lol.Im sure if we get lots of people in and contact rapidLED we could get a little knocked off.

02/27/2011, 11:06 AM	#11
david1983 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada/England Posts: 114	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983381 If anyones interested

02/28/2011, 12:19 PM	#13
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	I am using 7 LED 60* optics and they are mounted 5" above the waterline. Here it is with 5 rapids and 4 boosts: The spotlighting is more dramatic in the photos.

02/28/2011, 12:21 PM	#14
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	I do plan on replacing the Boosts nearest the center on the outer sections. 7 rapids and 2 boosts.

02/28/2011, 12:24 PM	#15
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	As you can see the growth has been great. The monti caps are the most noticeable.

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