The $110 LED Upgrade for my 150!

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
And its a "prehistoric" tank, with gar, bichir, catfish, and a couple cichlids, so subdued, natural lighting is what I'd really like to achieve.
 
Danger_Chicken;4956557; said:
Six on a 24" 180 is good but on a 30" deep it doesn't cut it IMO.

Before I bought the three 30w's I put several 10w's over the tank; two in each 2' section just wasn't enough light; three in each section looked good but just a hair too dim. I also tried four in each section and liked it better but went with the 30w's since they seemed to put out more light then the combined 10w's. I think the stronger lights reach the bottom better.

However you chop it up these are the wattage's and depths that worked for me (for a low light/natural lighting effect)(tank width will also play a factor):
30w's on every 2' section of a 30" deep tank, 24" wide.
20w's on every 2' section of a 24" deep tank, 24" wide.
10w's on every 2' section of a < 21" deep tank, <18" wide.
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Awesome work you were able to manuver all the best combitions since you had plenty of lamps on hand. I showed my LFS the canopy before I put it on and videos after. They ordering a bunch for an African cihlid aisle in their store. If they like it thaey might do whole store. These should takeoff as an affordable, versital LED option. Now complete with chart!
 
Danger_Chicken;4955452; said:
I've found a 24" deep tank needs one 10w every foot, but like you said it's personal taste. The nice thing is if two isn't enough you can always get more.
With two, If you can mount them 4-5" above the tank you should get a nice even spread without the dark areas at the top.

Joeygee - it's scary how much our tanks are aquascaped a like. I'd never seen you tank and just redid mine over the past two weeks. This is a 30" deep 220 with three 30w's
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What kind of plants are those hanging on the sides of the glass?
 
Joeygee23;4956740; said:
fake. they're called fancy plants. look awesome. i have them too.

Fancy Plants Giant Bamboo

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...07csegb&ref=3312&subref=AA&CAWELAID=525353774
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Thanks i wanna get some of those!! btw Nice looking tank with the new light system i wanna do something similar because i hate the cloudiness i get a the top of the tank with the stupid cheap 55watt strip light i got with the tank its driving me nuts lol. its 150 gallon and i cant seem to get rid of it.
 
Well its been a couple of weeks and i still love the LED upgrade!
 
I just recieved two of the 10w leds. side to side is ok but I would need two more for front to back on the 120 gal. don't know how to hang them as I have a pole going across the middle of the tank. anyway, if any one is looking for these I'm am going to put them on ebay unless you want them. they are black, cool white, and came with the plugs attached. one is still wrapped un opened. pm me if interested.
 
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