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Old 04-15-2015, 04:54 PM
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Default LED Recommendations - 410-420nm supplementation

So...
very happy with my recently acquired RSM130.

The lighting is decent, I know with all the developments in t5 and led, power compacts don't get a lot of love in North America but they get the job done.

I am looking to add some supplemental lighting.

I want to add 4-8 LED's that cover the 410-420nm (roughly) range and add some phosphorescence in addition to beneficial lighting.

I don't need dimming or anything fancy (though I do run an apex)...just on off capability.

I would be happy to DIY one, or order a kit or full on fixture.

It seems that led's that hit that UV spectrum are fairly new additions to the market and not every company that does LED for aquariums offers them.

Can you Canreefers please give me some suggestions on either a supplier or a set up that would fit my needs?

Thanks kindly...
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Looking at this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/420-nm-Viole...-/271002976390
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Old 04-15-2015, 06:33 PM
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Might look good but I don't think it would help much with actual growth.
People on here recommend steves led for led diy.
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steve's led is about as pricey as they come.

I am only looking for aesthetics here and not concerned with growth.
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Looking at those on your link, I doubt they have much punch to get very far into your tank. I'm not sure you'd get any effect down low in your tank. Just a gut feeling, no experience with those strips whatsoever.
I got mine from ledgroupbuy. I have noticed however, that it seems the spectrum coming off these leds do something wierd with the plastic on their lenses. After a year or more, the lenses on mine are now brownish. See if you can get some without lenses.

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Looking at those on your link, I doubt they have much punch to get very far into your tank. I'm not sure you'd get any effect down low in your tank. Just a gut feeling, no experience with those strips whatsoever.
I got mine from ledgroupbuy. I have noticed however, that it seems the spectrum coming off these leds do something wierd with the plastic on their lenses. After a year or more, the lenses on mine are now brownish. See if you can get some without lenses.
Actually, the good quality ones nowadays take that into account...

Under reasons to buy this led over others...

"3. Silicone Filled NOT Epoxy (for Waterproof Only)

Waterproof Strips are filled with Real Silicone instead of epoxy glue that becomes yellow and faded over time. The real Silicone is also the only way ensure a consistent color temperature over time."
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Any way of finding out what the power is on them? The ones I have are 700mA.
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Any way of finding out what the power is on them? The ones I have are 700mA.
They indicate being as bright or brighter then ecoxotic stunner strips.

Would assume 700mA as well.
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Cool, for that kind of cash, you really can't go wrong
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I am only looking for aesthetics here and not concerned with growth.
I don't find UV helps with aesthetics much, at least not in particular.

EDIT: I just looked at what comes stock in the RSM 130, and it looks like it has PCs??? In that case, I'd suggest you go for a ReefBrite Blue strip. Those are the bomb for aesthetics.
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