LEDS

[Javigomez]

Are all LEDs the same? Blue and white?

 

[mwilk19]

No, you can add a number of other colors to round out the spectrum. I'm using Steve's LEDs. 28 cool white and 28 royal blue. I've added 7 true violet, 2 red, 4 green, and three cyan.

 

[Javigomez]

But I mean like there's people who sell LEDs are they the same as the ones from rapid leads and the others places?

 

[digital_gods]

They are not all the same. China made LEDs could come from many different manufacturers. The only thing they have in common is the plastic shell (package as they call it). I recommend finding a reputable dealer. When you say white, you need to be specific. There is cool white, true white, cool white. Best thing is to talk kelvin number. As for blue, you talk nanometer (nm). Blue you want is in the 460sh range.

 

[Javigomez]

Well I have about $200 to spend on lights for my biocube 29g

 

[bimmerzs]

@Javigomez wrote:

Hi,
If you are not ready to build your own setup, I would suggest stevesled's for this application if you are able to order his kit with additional spectrum's. There are quite a few folk's here that could either help you build something or build it for you definately under your budget. http://shop.stevesleds.com/Biocube-29-Gallon-LED-retrofit-kit-Oceanic-AND-Coralife-Biocube-29-Gallon-retrofit-kit.htm

Cheers,

 

[kelipalmer]

I agree with Ron. You'll be happy with Steve's retro kit. I've been happy with mine on my cube.

 

[Javigomez]

Thats what i wanted to do but have no experience in led ilighting and don't want to spend so much then mess it up