WMAS Discussion Forum : Any cheap option LED? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:42:53 +0000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:21:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45205 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : My hubby can wire it all up...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=389133&title=any-cheap-option-led#389133 Author: bstuver
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Posted: December 10 2010 at 1:21am

My hubby can wire it all up that's not a problem, I think I will just have to start saving up. Check the first link that is the look I want:)
Also if you can point me in the direction of where you got your stuff from that would be great!
If I do 24 I think that is what he has in his then it should run me about $230?


Edited by bstuver - December 10 2010 at 1:23am]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:21:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=389133&title=any-cheap-option-led#389133 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : jackie, how many led do you want?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388772&title=any-cheap-option-led#388772 Author: Crazy Tarzan
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Posted: December 08 2010 at 10:00am

jackie, how many led do you want?  Figure $115/dozen for a dimmable driver, maybe $15 less for non-dimming.  That would include a heatsink etc. 

If you decide to do it, I wired mine up and soldered it all together for my bc29, I can help you get it put together.


]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388772&title=any-cheap-option-led#388772 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : I would like to keep the stock...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388766&title=any-cheap-option-led#388766 Author: bstuver
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Posted: December 08 2010 at 9:29am

I would like to keep the stock hood otherwise those par 30/38 would be a great option.]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:29:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388766&title=any-cheap-option-led#388766 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : You could run some PAR30/PAR38...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388749&title=any-cheap-option-led#388749 Author: Ryan Thompson
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Posted: December 08 2010 at 12:15am

You could run some PAR30/PAR38 bulbs. I would think you would need 3 of them. Maybe 2 of them if you use 80 degree optics and mount them a little closer to the tank.]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:15:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388749&title=any-cheap-option-led#388749 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : Also the user name Laird did one...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388744&title=any-cheap-option-led#388744 Author: ptronsp
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 11:50pm

Also the user name Laird did one as well and it is beautiful!]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:50:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388744&title=any-cheap-option-led#388744 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : Nick did a LED retro on his old...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388738&title=any-cheap-option-led#388738 Author: CapnMorgan
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 11:01pm

Nick did a LED retro on his old RSM you should call him.]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:01:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388738&title=any-cheap-option-led#388738 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : Hmmm, those look like just the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388736&title=any-cheap-option-led#388736 Author: dons
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 10:50pm

Hmmm, those look like just the old L.E.D's that really don't give off the right color spectrum and arent really that bright, I think you would have a problem getting enough par to the bottom of most any tank.  Most of the new LED's that are out now are using the CREE bulbs.  Something like this I think might do well on a refugium but I would be worried about using it on a display tank. 
]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:50:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388736&title=any-cheap-option-led#388736 <![CDATA[Any cheap option LED? : So I have a 130d red sea max and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388714&title=any-cheap-option-led#388714 Author: bstuver
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 8:46pm

So I have a 130d red sea max and I would like to retro in some LED's. I looked at Mojo's thread here:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/led-lighting-specific/45815-mojos-red-sea-max-led-transformation-2.html

and love the color so I would like something similar but don't have the $250 to put out.
I have seen these on ebay, I am only keeping mostly softies and zoas along with a couple rose bubble tip anemones so other than the anemones nothing needs really bright light.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220687866932&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Any idea if these would grow what I have?]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:46:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45205&PID=388714&title=any-cheap-option-led#388714