best LED's for a 5 gallon?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    2,326
    Location:
    denver
    i recently purchased a 5 gallon nano, it came with led's but im not thinking they are gonna grow anything theyre about equivelant to flourescants the box said even tho they seem very bright. what led's would you guys suggest for this tank. par30? par38?
     
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2011
    Messages:
    3,615
    Location:
    Orinda, Bay Area, CA
    par 38 ...
     
    1.0reef, May 16, 2011
    1.0reef, May 16, 2011
    #2
  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Messages:
    2,036
    Location:
    Valdosta, Ga
    1 boost led bulb would be plenty IME and will let ya keep whatever you want, to inculde SPS's
     
    rc_mcwaters3, May 16, 2011
    rc_mcwaters3, May 16, 2011
    #3
  4. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    2,326
    Location:
    denver
    the thing is the led is attached to the tank...

    [​IMG][/IMG]
     
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    #4
  5. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

    Joined:
    May 4, 2010
    Messages:
    1,545
    Location:
    Dirty Jerz

    agreed.

    Price is good too.
     
    M-Ocean Man, May 16, 2011
    M-Ocean Man, May 16, 2011
    #5
  6. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    2,326
    Location:
    denver
    should i just break it off? how would i do that?
     
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Messages:
    2,036
    Location:
    Valdosta, Ga
    you could just cut it off with a saw MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF
     
    rc_mcwaters3, May 16, 2011
    rc_mcwaters3, May 16, 2011
    #7
  8. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    2,326
    Location:
    denver
    haha you just wait ill be dead within the next twenty four hours. haha leave it to me to forget haha..
     
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    #8
  9. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Messages:
    2,036
    Location:
    Valdosta, Ga
    no you wont die but, I promise youll rember next time LOL ;D
     
    rc_mcwaters3, May 16, 2011
    rc_mcwaters3, May 16, 2011
    #9
  10. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    2,326
    Location:
    denver
    haha well i think that might ruin the look a little, is there any way i could add on some leds to the already existing fixture?
     
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    bvb-etf-luva, May 16, 2011
    #10
Page 1 of 2