LED Intensity

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Does it not make sense, mathematically, that if I run 4 lights at 50%, I can get the same results with 2 lights at 100% ? Sure, coverage is a different, but lets say 3 lights, higher up but brighter, doesn't that do more than 4 lights at 60%??

if you get the hights proper so PAR is the same yes you can do the same if not better with two as you will have better color blending and such. you will still get good life off the LEDs as they are rated to be run at there max power, and if you can keep them cool that will not be an issue anyways.

the issue you will have is less ability to customize colors as you already are at 100%, you will have more light spillage, and you will have a stupid fixture hanging 4 feet above the tank.

Steve

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

the issue you will have is less ability to customize colors as you already are at 100%, you will have more light spillage, and you will have a stupid fixture hanging 4 feet above the tank.

Steve

That makes sense for color blending. I'm thinking run white at 100% then tweak the blue. Not actually having one makes for lots of guessing and assumptions
not thinking 4' off the tank, but maybe 14" or so.