Par30 vs. Par38

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Va Reef, May 2, 2011.

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  1. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    ya i loved my par30 looked great and over my nano it grew anything
     
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  2. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Your picture reminded me why some think that the LED PAR bulbs are too blue, pictures turn out more blue than irl. I'd agree that the color of LED light puts T-5's to shame, not to mention the shimmer.
     
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  3. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    From what I see a viper 150 would suite you very well.
     
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  4. gcarroll

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    Ecoxotics PAR 38 is also driven like the Nanotuners version.
     
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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    thanks for all the input. this is what ive got my mind set on: (New) 7 LED PAR38 Bulb

    only problem is that they are out of 60 degree bulbs :eek: so should i wait, or get an 80 degree? also the bulb combo for these are 3 royal blue 1 cool blue 2 cool white and 1 warm white. sound good?
     
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  6. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Why 80 Degree?
     
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  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    they ran out of 60 degree and thats all they have left :p
     
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  8. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    would 80 degree dispersment angle be ok?
     
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  9. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    haha I got ya. I love my PAR 30s.
     
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  10. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    BUMP i need to know im ordering soon (today)
     
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