Diy led help

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Ryland, Jul 12, 2011.

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  1. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    I currently run metal halides over my 125. With the blazing heat and rising electric bills I am giving LED's some serious thought. I have SPS, LPS, and softies in my tank along with a coralline algae explosion. I want to keep my current colors, coral growth, and algae growth. I want to DIY a LED setup that will reduce the HEAT and electric bill. Where do I start? As I understand, Cree is the way to go. How many lights do I need to have the current lighting I have now? Thank you all!
     
    Ryland, Jul 12, 2011
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  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Start here: http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/diy-dimmable-rapidled-kit-converting-mhs-96138.html
    :D

    Then ask more questions.

    Dimensions of your tank (standard 125)?
     
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  3. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    If you do your research and do it right, not only are you gonna keep your current colors and growth, but you are going to make it better times 10 ;D

    You may want to post your current MH setup so the LED guys can get a better feel for what you have already. Evolved's thread is a must read.
     
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  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I moved this to the LED board. PLEASE post on the right boards. I am in the process of moving 34,000 threads to appropriate boards and I am a little sensitive to this right now. :) Thanks


    matt
     
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  5. JeremyW

    JeremyW Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Im considering the same thing. My MH has served me well but the heat and bulb changes are crazy expensive.
     
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