Crunching numbers on LED build, chose one

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by mati_L, Oct 24, 2011.

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Mati, I thought you had a 65 gallon? Am I thinking of someone else?
     
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  2. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    An you correct since the human eye cant see the UV they go by looks. The best way is really to do just that, find out on your own and see what it does for your tank.

    I wish ! still have no place for it, havent found a new appartment and my current room is tooooo small for the 72bow lol
     
    mati_L, Oct 25, 2011
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  3. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    Yeah not me insanespain.. you actually helped me out as well with my beananimal..72 bow front
     
    mati_L, Oct 25, 2011
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  4. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    ya know I was going to do the 20 inch heat sink,but when I made a mock up and put it over the tank the 17 inch seemed better..but mack a cardboard
    much up and see how you like..
     
    jkat21, Oct 26, 2011
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  5. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    great idea, ill mock up some cardboard to see how i feel about the size..the center brace and shadow is my main concern
     
    mati_L, Oct 26, 2011
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  6. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Like this? LOL
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    It's 5.9x16.
     
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  7. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    LMAO, now that's what I call ingenuity!
     
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  8. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    LMAO ! creative!
     
    mati_L, Oct 26, 2011
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  9. evolved

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    That coin idea sure looks familiar... ;)
     
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  10. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Now you know where I got the idea from. Thanks evolved! LOL

    Just FYI,
    Quarter: Cool White
    Dime: Royal Blue
    Nickel: Neutral White
    Marked quarter: Blue
    Penny: UV
     
    exactlyobp, Oct 27, 2011
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