MultipleTankSyndrome Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Like the title says, I am trying to add an extra led strip to the top of my fluval evo 13.5 to make the coral pop a little more. Eventually(long time from now) moving to an AI Prime but want a temporary little extra punch but keep setup looking as stock as possible. So I am looking at these two strips....https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Reef-Coral-LED-Strip-445-nm-BLUE-Actinic-Light-12-1-ft-18-stunner-LEDs/281028484234https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-440-nm-Actinic-BLUE-Moon-Light-LED-Strip-100-Lumens-Ft-Salt-Water-Reef/280905559007?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D6645b289292149938cd39ce2013924a0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D281028484234%26itm%3D280905559007&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 Does the difference in wavelength even matter? Thank you in advance for any advice 🙂 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 If you are looking for coral pop then you want a royal blue 440nm - 465nm Evil was kind enough to layout the importance of each led colour in the lighting section 4 Quote Link to comment
MultipleTankSyndrome Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 picked up the 445 since they are closer to the desired range of the spectrum. Thank you @Clown79 for the link! I should have looked around the forums more before posting 😛 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 You're welcome Quote Link to comment
Tony Nano Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hi, Is it possible to share some pics of the new light? I am curious how much this cost you and how you added them to the stock LED light. Thanks! Anthony Quote Link to comment
MultipleTankSyndrome Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Sorry I am just now seeing this @Tony Nano ... I'll make sure to take some pics tomorrow and post them for you 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
Tony Nano Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 9:57 PM, MultipleTankSyndrome said: Sorry I am just now seeing this @Tony Nano ... I'll make sure to take some pics tomorrow and post them for you 🙂 Those pics would be nice 🙃 Quote Link to comment
Tony Nano Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 9:57 PM, MultipleTankSyndrome said: Sorry I am just now seeing this @Tony Nano ... I'll make sure to take some pics tomorrow and post them for you 🙂 Just bumping to get your attention lol, I’d love to see pics! Not only of the tank with this but also how it’s set up, thanks! Quote Link to comment
MultipleTankSyndrome Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Im so sorry @Tonynano, I got the flu and have been bed ridden for days! I will get you those photos tonight i promise! 1 Quote Link to comment
MultipleTankSyndrome Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 I simply used silicone to attach it to the ridge next to the "OEM Light" holder Now this won't give you a ai prime look or probably even as good as one of those amazon "black boxes", but it will definitely make it your tank less white/yellow and allow you to continue using the included hood. I definitely will be adding another 1 on the other side. 3 Quote Link to comment
Tony Nano Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 9:57 PM, MultipleTankSyndrome said: Awesome thanks! Do you notice a difference in the tank? Do the corals look better? Quote Link to comment
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