DIY suggestions

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by 99taws6, Jan 31, 2012.

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  1. 99taws6

    99taws6 Plankton

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    Ok I've searched and read so much. What do you all recommend and why?

    Tank is a standard 48" 75gallon soon to be upgraded to a 110 tall same 48"'s. I will not have any SPS just softies and an anemone or two.

    1. How many 3w LEDs do you suggest? I am thinking 72 with a 50/50 mix.

    2. With 72 @ 24v I will need 3 4 channel drivers. 1 for my whites and 2 for my blue/green/reds or whatever?

    3. I plan to use aluminum channel with pressurized cooling fans. I think 3 rails with 24 LEDs each. Will I be ok with all my whites on the center channel and the blues on the outer 2 rails?

    4. I plan to have them 5-6" above the water with my canopy. Will I need optics or will I be ok with that distance?

    Thanks in advance for any help
     
    99taws6, Jan 31, 2012
    99taws6, Jan 31, 2012
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