Rapid LED build list. Comments?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Toallhisdoom, Apr 6, 2012.

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    Ok so here is what i am planning on ordering:

    LED:
    36 Ultra Premium LED DIY Kit with Dimmable Drivers - Rapid LED with 80degree lenses

    Fan:
    92mm Vantec Stealth Fan Kit - Rapid LED

    Heat sinks:
    have not decided between 6"x20" or 4.25"x16"
    4.25" x 16" Aluminum Heat Sink - Rapid LED
    Drilled/tapped 6" x 20" Black Anodized Aluminum Heat Sink - Rapid LED

    Controller:
    Typhon LED Controller Kit by BoostLED

    hanging kit

    Anything else i am missing? Any comments on this? What color leds would people recommend?
     
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  3. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    What size tank & what color LED's do you have in mind?
     
  4. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    Its for a 75gallon tank. 4ft long. The 36 led kit was recommended by the guy mike at rapid. And i am not sure what colors would be best? Blue and white?
     
  5. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    I like it but I would make a couple changes

    get the wider heat sink

    get the 48 kit. the reason is it is better to run more LEDs at a lower percentage. it gives you better spread and color options

    love the controller- I have one and it is a sweet deal

    I would just get the glue versus the whole drilled tapped thing. saves money and is no difference

    I like the 80-90 degree optics myself
     
  6. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    Ugh its so expensive! haha and yea i probably should because i do plan on upgrading to like a 120g eventually.