fishfreak0114 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I wanted to upgrade the lighting on biocube 29 and these kits caught my eye do to affordability and dimmable-ness. Does anyone use one of their kits in their biocube? Would I be able to mount it inside the hood and how? This is the kit I was looking at http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/24-LEDs-Strip-DIY-Dimmable-Kit.html Would this kit work, and what color ratio? Thanks in advance and sorry for so many questions, Liv Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 would i need to run the fans with this? Link to comment
evilc66 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 If you are really strapped for cash, then they work. The LED and drivers aren't the best quality though. If you can swing it, look at the RapidLED or Steve's LED retros. And yes, you will still need to run the fans. Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 That bad huh? I was really hoping this would be an option. Link to comment
Horerczy Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Dont get me wrong their fully functional leds. They're just behind in terms of output and efficiency when compared to current gen LED technology. Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Dont get me wrong their fully functional leds. They're just behind in terms of output and efficiency when compared to current gen LED technology. Would the kit I posted be enough to keep some SPS and maybe a clam in the distant future? Could it be installed in the hood? Link to comment
evilc66 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yes, it can support SPS and clams, and it can be installed in a hood. Its really not going to be good quality light though in terms of color. The whites in that kit are 10k, which will make the light look flat and cold. While corals will certainly grow under them, they won't look their best. Link to comment
SeventyTimes7 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 If you are looking to spend A little more definitely Look into Steve's LEDs. I installed it pretty easily And my livestock seems to be doing great under it. Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 if i were to supplement it with something like a ecoxotic stunner strip or the like, do you think the color would be more asthetically pleasing? Link to comment
evilc66 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 No. The problem is with the whites on both counts. Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Oh well...I have to hold off on lights now since new costs keep popping up. thanks to everyone whose helped. Link to comment
GHD1959 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I bought the truelumen Nano led kit for my Biocube 14 and am having trouble with where the intensity levels should be set for each of the two light strips. I have been searching and asking all over and can't get an answer. I have softies and lps coral as well as inverts and fish...One strip is a deep blue strip and other is a Marine Fusion strip White/blue. The are on a dual ramp timer and original moonlights fro tank are on all the time until midnight for 6 hours darkness. Can anyone there give me some insight? Link to comment
rone_kevin66 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 If your keeping the hood save up and get a nanobox retro. By far the best set you can get. Or go Rim and hoodless and that makes your options endless Link to comment
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