Supplementary LEDs

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by accentstencil, Apr 28, 2013.

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  1. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    I've done quite a bit of research about this but I am none the wiser really.
    My situation is, I purchased an Aquastyle LED kit about 18 months ago and overall I am very happy with it. I have 18 white and 18 blue with separate dimmable drivers over a 1 meter tank.
    The other day I bought some yellow zoas but they looked much more yellow at the LFS and very pale in my tank no matter how I vary the blue and white LEDs.
    So I figure that I might need some supplementary LEDs but I can't make up my mind on colors and amounts. I was thinking green, red, UV, and cyan.
    I would just like some personal opinions on what you would ad.
    I would like to add them on their own dimmable driver. By that I mean all the supplementary LEDs on the one driver.
    Thank you for your opinions.
     
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    IMO aqua style kits are trash, fake bridgelux with a worthless spectrum, I'd either add a few TV, CB, DR, and cyan or replace it and get a better kit from rapid or Steve's leds
     
  4. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    I wasn't really after opinions on Aquastyle. I just knew I would get that sort of reply from somebody, I've read all the anti-aquastyle stuff on here. I said I was happy with them and don't intend on throwing them away because you think they are trash. I'm in Australia and shipping from the places you mentioned is very expensive, so I am limited in what I can get.
    Thanks for your help.
     
  5. tosapaul

    tosapaul Astrea Snail

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    How about a couple or 10 or 20 watt led hybrid chips?
     
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    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    if your in australia then you are in luck. Go to www.cutter.com.au/index.php they are an awesome hobby site that has tons of led everything and are sourced out of your local area.
     
  7. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    Thanks for the reply. I'll do some research.
    Thank you also. I did originally check out their site before buying the Aquastyle but I found it too confusing with so much to choose from, I had no idea what I needed. Choosing at Aquastyle was much simpler.



    While I am here, in response to the "aqua style kits are trash" comment in the first reply, I would just like to say this:http://www.3reef.com/forums/marine-aquarium-video-contest/3reef-com-zetlight-cup-2012-a-139808.html
     
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  9. DrewSk

    DrewSk Feather Duster

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    If you can get them the ecoxotic led strips i like those. If you are just going for color get the stunner strips, if you want some power get the power modules. They come in a variety of colors, avoid the UV strip though. Personally I really like the magenta ones, they make coral pop.
     
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    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    Thanks. I was thinking of the strips at first but then I decided on 3w LEDs for more penetration.