Sadly, there isn't a cheap way to properly execute LEDs. Cheapest alternative is going to be a 150W MH DIY retro.
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Sadly, there isn't a cheap way to properly execute LEDs. Cheapest alternative is going to be a 150W MH DIY retro.
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Argent, are you looking to add some LED supplemental lighting, or you want LEDs to be the only light source?Originally Posted by Argent
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I'd rather replace the MH with LEDs
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It can be done, but not cheaply unfortunately. To DIY it yourself properly, it's going to set you back about $250-$300. One thing to think about here is that you recoup your invenstment in about 3-4 years between not having bulb replacement costs, and reduced energy consumption.
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Hrm I'm thinking for the price I might go with the Maxspect setup (LED-G1-400-110W)
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Evil,
How do you think corals would respond to UV LED's in the 350nm-400nm range?
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Hmm. Didn't think it would be that tight. Maybe a 25 degree.
Personally, I think they will resond very well, but it's finding the appropriate LED for a reasonable price that is tough. They are horribly expensive ($80+ each).
This is something that I have theorized now for a year or so, and we started adding inexpensive "UV" LEDs (they were 410nm, which is just purple, not UV), but saw little advantage. We still don't know what the wavelength and power requirements are yet to say go for it just yet.
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The cheapest ones I have seen (UV) that are high powered (5 watt) are between 27.00 and 40.00 each. I would wonder if placing a few per array with maybe 60 degree optics would be enough to see a benefit.
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Got a link? Most of the LEDs that I have seen that has that power and that price are usually violet LEDs (400-415nm). True UV-A (325-400nm) are very expensive, and the lower the wavelength, the more expensive it gets.
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thats alot of light
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