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Unread 07/08/2011, 02:42 PM   #1
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Lighting sps by led question. 120g

i have a 4foot x2x2 mostly sps tank. Gonna make the switch to leds and from everything i have read it looks like i need min 200w max 300w. Looking to do dimmable 3w cree's at either 60-90 degree optics.

this tank is mostly sps so i need to know from experience how many watts you guys think and what optics would be best ??? thanks.


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looks sweet. very nicely done. one of the best diy ive seen. So does it have optics ? so you dont think 300w is too much ?


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They all have 60 degree optics. I used 86 LEDs and it's plenty.


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