- Jaffa - Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hi all I'm starting a new sps nano/pico and was looking for some lighting input. The tank will be 30x30cm and 25-30 cm deep with water OR 30x24cm and 22-24cm deep with water. The two lighting options I've so far considered are led par 38 bulbs or 2 3x8w t5 setups so up to 48w total. Out of those two options I was leaning towards the t5s simply because I think they'll give a better spread than the par 38 bulbs. The specific t5 model I was looking at was the 3x8w by boyu which I can get with 2 marine blue bulbs and 1 marine white. Just looking for opinions on these options or alternative suggestions. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 What is your budget ? Quote Link to comment
- Jaffa - Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 9 hours ago, Reefkid88 said: What is your budget ? Preferably ~£100 or less, I've spent quite a bit on the ADA Tank, lily pipes and other equipment haha. I could spend more for good second hand equipment but where I'm from is quite remote so it is a little harder to come by Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Here ya go: http://reefled.co.uk/Solderless-cree-diy-led-kits/42W-Solderless-CREE-LED-kit-Meanwell-LPF-40D-54 Quote Link to comment
- Jaffa - Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 20 hours ago, Reefkid88 said: Here ya go: http://reefled.co.uk/Solderless-cree-diy-led-kits/42W-Solderless-CREE-LED-kit-Meanwell-LPF-40D-54 Thanks, they look great. Have you used them before? Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I have not,they are in the UK somewhere. I normally use RapidLed,LedGroupBuy or StevesLeds on the occasion LedSupply. Quote Link to comment
silvertoe Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Hey man, Sure I may be too late now but I'll be selling an Ai Prime (standard) with gooseneck in black in about a week or two if you're interested. I have successfully grown SPS with it for the past year. Regards, Quote Link to comment
- Jaffa - Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 1 hour ago, silvertoe said: Hey man, Sure I may be too late now but I'll be selling an Ai Prime (standard) with gooseneck in black in about a week or two if you're interested. I have successfully grown SPS with it for the past year. Regards, Hey thanks for the offer but went with the DIY Kit that Reefkid suggested 1 Quote Link to comment
silvertoe Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Awesome man. Keep us posted on how they turn out! Quote Link to comment
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