14g BioCube 24LED

[Niger12]

I just got my 14g BioCube set up last week after sitting in the closet for two years. Really looking for an SPS and Clam inviroment. RapidLED has a Cree package that includes 24 LEDs with lenses two Meanwell drives power cords and thermal paste. Would this kit be overkill on a 14g.

 

Been looking around at Nanotuners and RapidLED. Do you guys have any other suggestions for different sites.

 

Also I don't want to search right know since it just popped into my head. Why is dimmable such a big deal.

 

Been out of the game for about five years. Having trouble with patients. Can't wait to get this thing stocked

[evilc66]

24 LEDs is not required at all. 12 is more than enough for anything you could want.

 

Dimming is a big deal for many reasons. It makes things like acclimation a lot easier, as well as setting the final brightness for the tank inhabitants. If you are going with a heavy sps tank, it may not be as necessary, but being able to change your color temperature is usually reason enough for most.

 

12 LEDs on a pair of ELN-30-27D drivers will allow you to set your color temp and brightness, and will be able to keep anything you like. There is no need for optics on a tank this small.

[Niger12]

I thought 24 would be two many but in the back of my head I kept thinking more is better. Also I was considering the retro kit from Nanotuners, as you are probably very familiar with that kit.

[evilc66]

That's an option too. For a heavy sps tank, going with the Cree option might be a good idea.

[DustnF]

After a ton of research, this is the exact setup i have ordered...hopefully it will be shipping out this week. You can get everything including heatsink, with the exception of your dimming setup for under $200 shipped from nanotuners.

 

12 LEDs on a pair of ELN-30-27D drivers will allow you to set your color temp and brightness, and will be able to keep anything you like. There is no need for optics on a tank this small.