lighting

[phantomg23]

I am looking for par38 bulbs for my nps tank. I know they dont need anything crazy, but i like the led look and the simple look of the par38 bulbs over the tank. I don't want to have to pay 80 per bulb just for viewing purposes so i went to ebay. what are your opinions on this bulb? http://www.ebay.com/itm/370792183507?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Mr. Bill]

Non-photosynthetic systems share the same rule as FO tanks- lighting is mostly for aesthetic purposes; OTOH, you still get what you pay for. They didn't provide the LED manufacturer's name, it's from Hong Kong, and last but not least, with 4- 20000K and 8- 450nm 1w LEDs, it's going to be relatively dim and very, very blue.

[phantomg23]

yea, they have different color options, im just worried about quality. would you trust it over your tank kind of thing

[phantomg23]

also what would you say is better for viewing purposes, lighter or darker. i say lighter. around 14k

[Mr. Bill]

also what would you say is better for viewing purposes, lighter or darker. i say lighter. around 14k

I don't see an issue with it being over a tank- quality will most likely show in how long it lasts. As far as spectrum, that's mostly a personal choice. I prefer around 14k as well; not too white, not too blue.

[Allmost]

or you goto Ikea and get LED strips, with remote control to change the colours ;)


I run 1 T5 actinic, and 3 strips of Ikea lighting, set to red, pops colours nicely.

[phantomg23]

that sounds cool! i love the simple look or the par38 bulbs hanging over an open tank though

[jmifland]

I can't view that link nor do I know the size of your tank but LEDtric has a par30 bulb for $49.99 with their Easter Sale still active.