jedimasterben Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 For plants Dedicated red LEDs are inefficient and distracting compared to using warm white. Unless they are heavily diffused and placed almost touching other LEDs, they create significant color banding, whereas warm whites do not. Warm whites also increase CRI and introduce much more spectra than red. Warm white (specifically 95CRI 2700K Rebel ES) Direct-color LEDs (see how narrow deep red is, our eyes pick that out like a sore thumb) Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 A standard 10g is 20", right? You'll probably be ok with just the 12". If you notice that the edges are a little darker than you'd like, you can just grab a 4" and run it next to it Definitely good to know, and yup 20" wide indeed. Also, it's "just" a betta tank and only has Hygro and Java Fern "Windelov" in it right now, but eventually I wouldn't mind giving Tyr (my crowntail betta) a bit more variety in plants, and might consider adding CO2 into his tank with one of those paintball tank kits from Green Leaf. In other words, I want to have plants that are just a tad more interesting, but since he kills anything I put into the tank (seriously, he's killed turtle snails!!) it will be an interesting balancing act to say the least. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Definitely good to know, and yup 20" wide indeed. Also, it's "just" a betta tank and only has Hygro and Java Fern "Windelov" in it right now, but eventually I wouldn't mind giving Tyr (my crowntail betta) a bit more variety in plants, and might consider adding CO2 into his tank with one of those paintball tank kits from Green Leaf. In other words, I want to have plants that are just a tad more interesting, but since he kills anything I put into the tank (seriously, he's killed turtle snails!!) it will be an interesting balancing act to say the least. If you're planning on going high-tech later on you will need some more light, but in the meantime you can let it ride. Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 If you're planning on going high-tech later on you will need some more light, but in the meantime you can let it ride. Definitely good to know! A high tech tank is something I'm still debating about... I'd rather put the extra cash a high tech tank requires into a nice saltwater setup ^_^ Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Side caps for the strips. They are tiny! Untitled by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr -Dave Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I know you say you're figuring more out this month but do you have any timeline on release? (12") I'd like to redo my Betta tank this summer with a decent tank and a real light etc. Link to comment
Steensj2004 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 FUGE LIGHT! I am in for one of these! Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 So... I'm assuming these will be using single LEDs,or 3up's ?! Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 So... I'm assuming these will be using single LEDs,or 3up's ?! Why would Dave make more work for himself? Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Why would Dave make more work for himself? So. Are they some kind of 5-up custom pcb? Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Why would Dave make more work for himself? If the housing itself is only 1.5"X1" what else are you going to cram in there lol ?! Unless it's another custom board he's going to use. Link to comment
JR! Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Might have to have a4 inch for my sump Link to comment
BillyW Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Put me down for a Pair for my Quad! And if for some crazy reason you needed someone to give them a test run I'd be more than willing!! lol Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hoping to have a PDF of the new board. I will NEVER use three ups or singles for a finished product. The work is insane. New pictures tonight. -Dave Link to comment
jbb Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 . I will NEVER use three ups or singles for a finished product. The work is insane. -Dave Does that make my tide an antique... Or maybe even a collectors edition? Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 My guess would be 5 up boards that connect together with some sort of male female port system. That's what I would do anyways, go as solder less as possible. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Ohhhhh yeaaaaaa....... NanoBox Reef Strip Array 1 by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr Pictures of the 12" model tomorrow. I am currently prototyping different caps for mounts. -D Link to comment
Horerczy Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looks like 4 luxeon t footprints, one rebel es footprint (lime) and, one 3535 footprint (violet). Two channel split with 2 T's with the lime and two T's with the violet. Solder pads on both ends so you can link them easier by either jumpering the right side pads to each other (likely with a 0ohm resistor or similar) or linking them to the pads of the next board via wire. Lovely layout. Simple with a modular flare to it. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looks like 4 luxeon t footprints, one rebel es footprint (lime) and, one 3535 footprint (violet). Two channel split with 2 T's with the lime and two T's with the violet. Solder pads on both ends so you can link them easier by either jumpering the right side pads to each other (likely with a 0ohm resistor or similar) or linking them to the pads of the next board via wire. Lovely layout. Simple with a modular flare to it. You got it. Even though these are strips I wanted to use the best LEDs out there. Best bang for your buck ( for you guys! ). Link to comment
Sully375 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Now if I could just add this to my current order Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 1 Warm White T, 1 Lime ES, 1 Blue T, 2 Royal Blue T, and a SemiLED Violet? Link to comment
Horerczy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 1 Warm White T, 1 Lime ES, 1 Blue T, 2 Royal Blue T, and a SemiLED Violet? Luxeon T only come in white and royal blue. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 1 Warm White T, 1 Lime ES, 1 Blue T, 2 Royal Blue T, and a SemiLED Violet? They won't be made for primary lighting for saltwater There aren't enough LEDs to be able to properly fill in the 'white gap' from 460-500nm and still have enough white, royal, and violet. Link to comment
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