Pre-planning for upgrading the 8'er, some input on LEDs needed

[Milad]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Going with these, Cree Part Number: XPEWHT-L1-0000-00F01 & Cree Part Number:**XPEROY-L1-0000-00A01.

If I go with the 12 x 12 heatsink, I am thinking I will need 4, each should cover a 24" x 24" area.

Are you sure you got the Cool White correct? that is an XP-E not XP-G that most sell, didnt think anyone purchased the XP-E CW.

Both of those are about 82-85% as efficient as the recent XP-E RB and XP-G CW.

Taking that into consideration you can get away with about 180 on a mainly SPS tank.

I would recommend going with 60 NW and 120 RB though because that ratio is more aesthetically pleasing. In pods of 3 to do better color rendering.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Milad

Are you sure you got the Cool White correct? that is an XP-E not XP-G that most sell, didnt think anyone purchased the XP-E CW.

Both of those are about 82-85% as efficient as the recent XP-E RB and XP-G CW.

Taking that into consideration you can get away with about 180 on a mainly SPS tank.

I would recommend going with 60 NW and 120 RB though because that ratio is more aesthetically pleasing. In pods of 3 to do better color rendering.

Yes I am sure I have the cool whites correct, came right of the web site I am going with. Currently they don't have NW LEDs but I want to go with this company because they are local and I can see what I am getting before I buy, actually physically hold things in my hand. Screw it...... Going with MODULAR LED

Going with only 3 pods would only give me a 6' coverage on my 8' tank.

[Milad]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Yes I am sure I have the cool whites correct, came right of the web site I am going with. Currently they don't have NW LEDs but I want to go with this company because they are local and I can see what I am getting before I buy, actually physically hold things in my hand. Screw it...... Going with MODULAR LED

Going with only 3 pods would only give me a 6' coverage on my 8' tank.

3 pods meaning that you take the color ratio and put them as close together as you can.

So you would take 2 Royal Blue, 1 Neutral White and have them touching. Then you spread these pods up to 4inches apart.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Milad

3 pods meaning that you take the color ratio and put them as close together as you can.

So you would take 2 Royal Blue, 1 Neutral White and have them touching. Then you spread these pods up to 4inches apart.

Ok gotcha on the pods thing, makes sence now.