quackenbush Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If you don't plan on a full SPS tank, then a single array will give the coverage you need. Being so close to the water is the main issue with spread (SPS want light coming in from more than one angle for best coloration across them), you'll have plenty of power even from a single array. That's good info, thank you. I'm a long way from being interested in SPS in this tank. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 This JBJ setup really frustrates me. Ah well. So then, I want to keep the JBJ hood, which leaves me with a retro kit. The tank inner dimensions are roughly 17" wide and 13" deep (front to back depth, not top to bottom). If I go cheap and get a single array NanoBox retro (small), I'm guessing I'm not going to get the spread and have a lot of shadows, so that leaves me with having to drop another $100 and get the large, dual array. Or can I retro a hood with a single array and still get good coverage in a 13 x 17" area? What beam angles do Dave's LEDs have? Like what Jedi said, the single will work and still have great spread due to not using optics. Let me know if you need any help! -Dave Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 So no ETA on price for these yet huh ? Link to comment
pastelball Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Would this work for a 10"x10"x10" deep blue cube? Only will have softies and lps. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Would this work for a 10"x10"x10" deep blue cube? Only will have softies and lps. It's missing cyan if you're planning a reef tank. On top of that, you'd need three of them to keep the color temperature up (one white and two actinic) so it makes less sense than buying one of the normal 13up arrays. Link to comment
BillyW Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah I want one on each side of my quad! Link to comment
Newtybar Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm a bit confused...how does this compare with the regular nano box units. It looks more cost effective...which is good for me because I have been dreaming of the day to buy these and light up my 60x18x14 tank. Do I buy 2 or 3 Actinic strips and that is all I need? If the price is 100-175...that would music to my ears. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm a bit confused...how does this compare with the regular nano box units. It looks more cost effective...which is good for me because I have been dreaming of the day to buy these and light up my 60x18x14 tank. Do I buy 2 or 3 Actinic strips and that is all I need? If the price is 100-175...that would music to my ears. Considering that each strip has six LEDs, you're not going to light a 60x18 area with three of them These are not made to be primary light for reef tanks - that's where the 'normal' 13up arrays come in. These are made for supplementation or for use over freshwater tanks (though without having seen one in person, I don't know how well the warm + neutral combo will work without some royal blue to bring up the color temp). Link to comment
Newtybar Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks Ben - you are always helpful. Link to comment
braaap Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Still interested in the pricing. I'd like one for my sump to grow some macro. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hi Dave, I would like one of these (12") as my refugium light in an All-In-One. Are they for sale yet? Thanks! Link to comment
DaveFason Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Should have pricing today! -Dave Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Should have pricing today! -Dave Excited! Hey Dave it's already Today! Link to comment
BillyW Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 And the price for a bracket to attach to a quad!!! Link to comment
DaveFason Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Crunching the last numbers now. It's a ton of work to launch a product. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Crunching the last numbers now. It's a ton of work to launch a product. Haha I know I know, I just have my debit card out and ready to go! I call being the first customer to order the Reef strip! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well I stayed up for all of "Today" for nothing! Curses! Haha excited to order (If you can't tell) Edit: Crying myself to sleep... WHY CANT I BE A NANOBOT?!?! Link to comment
DaveFason Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Long night! I will make an official thread for this. I want to make sure I have this 100% set but will be taking pre-orders for a ship date of July 17th. Pictures will be loaded this week. Side caps will come standard with 10-24 threads for DIY mounting and Nano Box Mounting. 6" - $100 12" - $150 24" - $225 Mounts : Gooseneck - $22.95 - Great for fresh water set ups, FUGE, etc L Style Legs - 18.95 - Great for fresh water set ups, FUGE, Actinic add ons Hanging Kit - 19.95 - Great for fresh water set ups, FUGE, Actinic add ons The prices are very competitive with the Reef Brite LED/BuildMyLED series. I use only the highest quality LEDs utilizing the Luxeon T, Rebel ES and SEMILED top bin. The 6" model will work great on small fresh water aquariums ( 12" -14" Length ) using the gooseneck or L style legs. -Dave Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 And is there any way to mount the 12" Fuge version directly to the back of an AIO? (For a refugium) Link to comment
BillyW Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Will there be a bracket to attach it next to a quad? Like the old hybrid sort of? Or will I need to hang them separately? Link to comment
DaveFason Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 And is there any way to mount the 12" Fuge version directly to the back of an AIO? (For a refugium) I sure can. I simple L bracket will work and I can make for you. Will there be a bracket to attach it next to a quad? Like the old hybrid sort of? Or will I need to hang them separately? Again I can make this for you. Not normal thing for people to do. Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Maybe this has already been asked and specified, but is there any control options. Link to comment
gus6464 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 So the 24" has 4x strips for a total of 24 LEDs? Link to comment
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