LED Lighting Compendium

**Hoppy** · 09-01-2012, 09:51 PM

The source is http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fo...play.php?f=145

**artega** · 09-02-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoppy

The source is http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fo...play.php?f=145

Thanks Hoppy, I lol'd when I clicked on the source link in the op. Said to myself oops.

**bigstick120** · 09-03-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CalmSeasQuest

PAR results for TrueLumenPro 8,000K

PAR measurements taken with an Apogee MQ-200.

These PAR measurements were taken in "open air". Based on my experience, they will differ little when measured with water in the tank. The fact that these lights use surface mounted emitters without any optics might provide different results through water - I'll remeasure once the tank is wet.

More photos in my 12G Long build thread.

Any update with water or planted? Im looking at getting one of these for the same tank. Please let us know.

ccbeauch · 09-07-2012, 02:09 AM

Has anyone ever tested the par of a compact fluorescent light bulb like in a room light? I was thinking about changing over to those to possibly save some mula on the electric bill but keep all my plants alive. Currently have 160 watts... IK watts, that was what I was told I needed when I started my tank 6 weeks ago, over my 72 bow (4xT12 6500k). I saw something on youtube about this kid who used Compact Fluorescent light bulbs over his tank and had some good results over the two weeks. Is that a bad idea to change over and does the watts mater on those at all for PAR readings?

Squawkbert · 11-05-2012, 07:59 PM

Awesome thread. Subscribed, can't see why this is not a sticky.
I'll be back regularly *because of this thread*.

Squawkbert · 11-05-2012, 08:18 PM

Anyone have any data on Marineland Hidden LEDs yet?

Clint · 11-10-2012, 09:41 AM

Trying to gather information on the new Aqueon modular LEDs seems to be a pain as well.

Squawkbert · 11-12-2012, 03:56 PM

I saw some of those in a store - there's a Lumens spec on the box, which contains one "bulb" & the fixture. I think the 24" version is rated at 400 lumens, so if you (generously) triple that, by adding a couple more "bulbs" at ~$27 ea., you'd be right there with the Marineland single brights as far as growing plants would be concerned (not enough light).

**minicrazy592** · 11-19-2012, 10:35 AM

Buildmyled.com 12" Custom Spectrum Fixture:

Right below the fixture under water: 530 PAR
3" below: 390
6" below: 200
12" below: 140
16" below: 90

**Hoppy** · 11-19-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squawkbert

Awesome thread. Subscribed, can't see why this is not a sticky.
I'll be back regularly *because of this thread*.

It is a "sticky", but the format for listing stickies is different from what it used to be:

mizzoutank · 11-25-2012, 09:14 PM

started to explore LED's and read every page of this thread.lol

has anyone experimented/got values for the cheaper Beamworks LED? I think they are made by odyessa? They have an enticing price tag, but cannot find info on their par/spread.

spidernids · 11-25-2012, 09:31 PM

Have you looked at the finnex ray 2?

mizzoutank · 11-25-2012, 10:17 PM

If that question is posed at me...then yes! I have explored those fixtures. They are looking to be the top choice.

I'm struggling on plant growth with my t5ho and the depth of the 40b poses a challenge.

i just want my plants to grow! lol

spidernids · 11-25-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzoutank

If that question is posed at me...then yes! I have explored those fixtures. They are looking to be the top choice.

I'm struggling on plant growth with my t5ho and the depth of the 40b poses a challenge.

i just want my plants to grow! lol

Yes. Forgot to quote

junglefowl · 11-26-2012, 04:45 AM

I have learned a lot from this thread...thanks

09-01-2012, 09:51 PM	#211
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,206	The source is http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fo...play.php?f=145 __________________ Hoppy

09-07-2012, 02:09 AM	#214
ccbeauch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 104	Has anyone ever tested the par of a compact fluorescent light bulb like in a room light? I was thinking about changing over to those to possibly save some mula on the electric bill but keep all my plants alive. Currently have 160 watts... IK watts, that was what I was told I needed when I started my tank 6 weeks ago, over my 72 bow (4xT12 6500k). I saw something on youtube about this kid who used Compact Fluorescent light bulbs over his tank and had some good results over the two weeks. Is that a bad idea to change over and does the watts mater on those at all for PAR readings? __________________ The Fraternity of Dirt #98 72 Bow Front Dirted Planted Discus Tank http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...87#post1983187 Discus in Action! (new video 10 weeks in) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWWy9ZzALLI

11-05-2012, 07:59 PM	#215
Squawkbert Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nr. StL. Posts: 35	Awesome thread. Subscribed, can't see why this is not a sticky. I'll be back regularly because of this thread. __________________ I-trader link Victor Regulator pimp #7, Eheim pimp #309

11-05-2012, 08:18 PM	#216
Squawkbert Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nr. StL. Posts: 35	Anyone have any data on Marineland Hidden LEDs yet? __________________ I-trader link Victor Regulator pimp #7, Eheim pimp #309

11-10-2012, 09:41 AM	#217
Clint Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 243	Trying to gather information on the new Aqueon modular LEDs seems to be a pain as well. __________________ "A fish tank isn't a pet, it's a t.v. that you gotta feed."

11-12-2012, 03:56 PM	#218
Squawkbert Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nr. StL. Posts: 35	I saw some of those in a store - there's a Lumens spec on the box, which contains one "bulb" & the fixture. I think the 24" version is rated at 400 lumens, so if you (generously) triple that, by adding a couple more "bulbs" at ~$27 ea., you'd be right there with the Marineland single brights as far as growing plants would be concerned (not enough light). __________________ I-trader link Victor Regulator pimp #7, Eheim pimp #309

11-19-2012, 10:35 AM	#219
minicrazy592 Impulse Tank Buyer (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 130	Buildmyled.com 12" Custom Spectrum Fixture: Right below the fixture under water: 530 PAR 3" below: 390 6" below: 200 12" below: 140 16" below: 90 __________________ My Tanks: Derimmed 20g Long - Mr. Aqua 12g Long - ADA 30-C

11-25-2012, 09:14 PM	#221
mizzoutank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 36	started to explore LED's and read every page of this thread.lol has anyone experimented/got values for the cheaper Beamworks LED? I think they are made by odyessa? They have an enticing price tag, but cannot find info on their par/spread.

11-25-2012, 09:31 PM	#222
spidernids Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Addis, Louisiana Posts: 38	Have you looked at the finnex ray 2?

11-25-2012, 10:17 PM	#223
mizzoutank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 36	If that question is posed at me...then yes! I have explored those fixtures. They are looking to be the top choice. I'm struggling on plant growth with my t5ho and the depth of the 40b poses a challenge. i just want my plants to grow! lol

11-26-2012, 04:45 AM	#225
junglefowl Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 326	I have learned a lot from this thread...thanks

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