2 colors vs 7 colors?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Romie, Nov 27, 2012.

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  1. Romie

    Romie Feather Duster

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    Wow thank you everyone for gettin on on this thread!! I think I've made up my mind on these lights

    Snails : I didn't realize you paid 115 for yours or else I would have had them on the way

    But I'm kind of happy I waited these 7 colors from what I can see has mostly white and blue with just a few of the other colors. This is my guess from the website pictures but haven't had a decent review of the product

    The lfs guy Said bridge Lux and Cree is way better so but for the price i think they will do great they have fans and yea they are dimmable blue/white I will do a video when if I get them

    Please keep the comments coming

    Does anyone have a pic of these lights on their setup?

    Thanks for the read and keep the responses coming
     
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  3. m2434

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    I agree, a mix of CW and RB really limits the colors. It also has almost no green or teal.

    I'm not sure 7 colors is the best way to go in such a fixture, but I would still prefer it over RB/CW. NW or WW though would have a lot of spectrum by themselves, so, the other colors aren't really necessary IMO (other than deeper blue/violet and maybe a little "normal" blue.

    Also, I think the UVs are fine, seeing the actual spectral output of most UV LEDs, there really isn't much if any true UV, they are more like "True Violet" or "Deep Violet" I UV must have sounded better to the marketing guys, but if you find a fixture with true UV, run LOL.

    Anyways, for the fixture, I've built or used over a dozen LEDs fixtures or bulbs so far, but I don't have experience with these. So, certainly those with first hand knowledge of them will have some better insight. The only other thing I'd add is make sure the optics are a good fit to your tank. Too narrow will burn corals and spotlight, too wide will leak more light over the sides than you get in the tank.