Joe's 100W Multichip LED build - Page 2

noplay180 · 07/20/2012, 05:50 PM

How many if these would you recommend on a 96x 30 x30 mixed reef

RTMA · 07/20/2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvishfrost

Very nice work. I'll definitely be following along to see how your tank responds to your new lighting. How was your coverage without the lumenarc's? Did you have a pic of that, or did I just miss it?

I didnt take a pic because I had it mounted with some 2x4s and it wasn't very stable. That's when I saw the rivets of the lumenarc and the idea struck me. I think I may fabricate an acrylic holder at some point so that I can mount some blues closer to the middle.

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Originally Posted by noplay180

How many if these would you recommend on a 96x 30 x30 mixed reef

I would say 1 for every 2 foot section so in your case. 4 should do it. Just like you would do MH. My tank is only 2 foot tall so get some good Par on the sand directly under. 30" would be a bit less. But 30" wide would be more light towards the sides. Should be perfect for lower light LPS. Good luck.

noplay180 · 07/21/2012, 08:19 PM

It's there a lense that would allow me to keep more i would like to do sps.

RTMA · 07/22/2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by noplay180

It's there a lense that would allow me to keep more i would like to do sps.

The standard lens for these provide the same par as my metal halides so keeping sps will not be an issue. The higher you place the sps, the more par it gets. With these LEDs I have some sps on the sand.

We'll see how the do and if they keep up the same growth they have shown under the halides.

noplay180 · 07/22/2012, 07:21 PM

Thanks for all the info! have you test these without reflectors?

noplay180 · 07/27/2012, 05:16 PM

Joe are you using blue leds also or should four of these be all I need

srusso · 08/11/2012, 05:38 AM

Any updates Joe? How are the corals liking the new lights? What are the PAR readings? You like them?

RTMA · 08/11/2012, 04:42 PM

Missed a few posts there. The corals, atleast the apsis responding very well. Growth has been steady, dosing about 130 ml of alk per day so something are using it. Some colonies have added 1/4 to 1/2 inch in new growth since I switched.

Temp stability has been great along with a lot less power consumption.

noplay180 · 08/11/2012, 05:32 PM

Do you have any pictures

Orochimaru · 09/11/2012, 02:43 PM

I wonder if this is better since we might not need to supplement more blue?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMD-100w-LED...item416940f1f3

RTMA · 09/12/2012, 06:45 AM

I'll see if I can post some new pics tonight.

Orochi - 30K seems like it would work, price is great too.

srusso · 10/04/2012, 04:02 AM

Any updates? How are the LEDs doing? Still like them? Corals seem fine?

octoreef · 11/26/2012, 09:05 AM

Hi RTMA, my compliments for your built. Have you some updated info for hungry DIYer people like us?

Spazdad · 12/08/2012, 08:37 AM

Great Job. I will be building a unit with 4 100w 4 50w and a random assortment of 3-10w chips for my 400.

Are your drivers dc-dc or ac-dc

arc eye · 02/22/2013, 11:45 AM

Please give us an update! How is the tank looking/corals responding?

RTMA · 02/24/2013, 08:46 PM

Hi all, been so busy with work these days, such little time left for other non family stuff. As for the LEDS, they are now over Seth's tank (wheel of time). I switched back to Radiums for the winter as I was running 400+ ways of heaters and I figured if I was gonna do that, might as well run the Radiums. When I had them everything grew really well. Maybe in the spring ill build a new set.

arc eye · 02/26/2013, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the update. That is something I think a lot of people forget about when switching away from halides.

08/11/2012, 05:38 AM	#32
srusso Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bridgeport, CT Posts: 1,865	Any updates Joe? How are the corals liking the new lights? What are the PAR readings? You like them? __________________ 70 Gallon Oceanic \| Coral Reef \| Apex Controller \| Algae Scrubber \|Started 8/14/2010 General Interest Forums > Advanced Topics > Algae Scrubber Basics Thread Basics Write Up - Post #1 \| Quick Troubleshooting - Post #1902 \| Alternate/Updated Sizing - Post #2723 \| Latest Summary - Post #3251 - #3264

08/11/2012, 04:42 PM	#33
RTMA DIY Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 904	Missed a few posts there. The corals, atleast the apsis responding very well. Growth has been steady, dosing about 130 ml of alk per day so something are using it. Some colonies have added 1/4 to 1/2 inch in new growth since I switched. Temp stability has been great along with a lot less power consumption. __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: Coming soon - SPS Dominated In wall 180 (4x3) in progress \| SRO XP2000 EXT \| Reeflo Snapper powered Seaswirls \| MP40 & Tunze Flow \| DIY Lumenbright / LED / T5 8020 made fixture \| more to follow

09/11/2012, 02:43 PM	#35
Orochimaru 1 of 3 legendary ninjas Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Leaf Village of OC Posts: 3,318	I wonder if this is better since we might not need to supplement more blue? http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMD-100w-LED...item416940f1f3 __________________ Gintama, episode 118 = "Live an honest life even if your back is crooked." STD(s) are not Pokemons, you don't have to catch them all!

09/12/2012, 06:45 AM	#36
RTMA DIY Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 904	I'll see if I can post some new pics tonight. Orochi - 30K seems like it would work, price is great too. __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: Coming soon - SPS Dominated In wall 180 (4x3) in progress \| SRO XP2000 EXT \| Reeflo Snapper powered Seaswirls \| MP40 & Tunze Flow \| DIY Lumenbright / LED / T5 8020 made fixture \| more to follow

10/04/2012, 04:02 AM	#37
srusso Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bridgeport, CT Posts: 1,865	Any updates? How are the LEDs doing? Still like them? Corals seem fine? __________________ 70 Gallon Oceanic \| Coral Reef \| Apex Controller \| Algae Scrubber \|Started 8/14/2010 General Interest Forums > Advanced Topics > Algae Scrubber Basics Thread Basics Write Up - Post #1 \| Quick Troubleshooting - Post #1902 \| Alternate/Updated Sizing - Post #2723 \| Latest Summary - Post #3251 - #3264

07/20/2012, 05:50 PM	#26
noplay180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 176	How many if these would you recommend on a 96x 30 x30 mixed reef

07/21/2012, 08:19 PM	#28
noplay180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 176	It's there a lense that would allow me to keep more i would like to do sps.

07/22/2012, 07:21 PM	#30
noplay180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 176	Thanks for all the info! have you test these without reflectors?

07/27/2012, 05:16 PM	#31
noplay180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 176	Joe are you using blue leds also or should four of these be all I need

08/11/2012, 05:32 PM	#34
noplay180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 176	Do you have any pictures

11/26/2012, 09:05 AM	#38
octoreef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 53	Hi RTMA, my compliments for your built. Have you some updated info for hungry DIYer people like us? __________________ Design Propelled :) ___o_0__ + __0_o___ Current Tank Info: 120 xl low light project

12/08/2012, 08:37 AM	#39
Spazdad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SOuth East WISCONSIN Posts: 140	Great Job. I will be building a unit with 4 100w 4 50w and a random assortment of 3-10w chips for my 400. Are your drivers dc-dc or ac-dc __________________ 405 gallon euro braced starfire in the works € 180 g full blown reef with 650 g basement fish room Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed. Soon to be 500+ gallons. SRO 3000int with swabbie Sump and Fuge MRC 2 twin chamber reactor MP40s Twin Reactors and UV's 3 250w halides - 2 5ft t-5s, 3 4ft t-5s - leds Everything gravity feed Lots of FRAGS lol "who says purple stuff don't

02/22/2013, 11:45 AM	#40
arc eye Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 689	Please give us an update! How is the tank looking/corals responding? __________________ Keep it simple! Current Tank Info: DSA Model 80 SPS Reef.....in progress

02/24/2013, 08:46 PM	#41
RTMA DIY Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 904	Hi all, been so busy with work these days, such little time left for other non family stuff. As for the LEDS, they are now over Seth's tank (wheel of time). I switched back to Radiums for the winter as I was running 400+ ways of heaters and I figured if I was gonna do that, might as well run the Radiums. When I had them everything grew really well. Maybe in the spring ill build a new set. __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: Coming soon - SPS Dominated In wall 180 (4x3) in progress \| SRO XP2000 EXT \| Reeflo Snapper powered Seaswirls \| MP40 & Tunze Flow \| DIY Lumenbright / LED / T5 8020 made fixture \| more to follow

02/26/2013, 12:23 AM	#42
arc eye Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 689	Thanks for the update. That is something I think a lot of people forget about when switching away from halides. __________________ Keep it simple! Current Tank Info: DSA Model 80 SPS Reef.....in progress