Hawkman2000
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So I'm thinking about doing two par38 bulbs on my 50 gallon build. They would have to be dimmable, at least 1100 lumens (at least I think thats what I need), have a good full spectrum, and high, CRI. would also prefer a somewhat tight beam so I can hang the lights higher. I plan on setting it up open top and add some floating plants.
I found these, but the price seems a bit high and availability is a question.
This one seems perfect. Sent an email and asked if they are dimmable and if they are available in the USA, no response.
https://orphek.com/nr-12-planted-tank-led-lamp/
This one looks good as well, but would like to know the kelvin range. 5000k seems a bit low for appearance. 93 CRI would be great.
http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/16w_led_p38_893_prd1.htm
This one might be perfect, but no CRI or lumens listed (emailed, no response yet), and 80$ is WAY to much.
http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-freshwater/
This one seems very good as well, but the is still a little steep.
http://reefradiance.com/lumentek-18-watt-par-38-freshwater-model.html
Dam these thing are pricey.
Also, now that some of the manufacturers are FINALLY making some programmable LED compatible dimmers, I am thinking of using something like this to control the lights.
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-DDMX...82&sr=8-1&keywords=programmable+dimmer+switch
I am also wondering if some of you would find these dimmers useful. I would think that if you had all the tanks setup with something like dimmable LED tubes, this could control all the lights in a fish room.
I found these, but the price seems a bit high and availability is a question.
This one seems perfect. Sent an email and asked if they are dimmable and if they are available in the USA, no response.
https://orphek.com/nr-12-planted-tank-led-lamp/
This one looks good as well, but would like to know the kelvin range. 5000k seems a bit low for appearance. 93 CRI would be great.
http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/16w_led_p38_893_prd1.htm
This one might be perfect, but no CRI or lumens listed (emailed, no response yet), and 80$ is WAY to much.
http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-freshwater/
This one seems very good as well, but the is still a little steep.
http://reefradiance.com/lumentek-18-watt-par-38-freshwater-model.html
Dam these thing are pricey.
Also, now that some of the manufacturers are FINALLY making some programmable LED compatible dimmers, I am thinking of using something like this to control the lights.
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-DDMX...82&sr=8-1&keywords=programmable+dimmer+switch
I am also wondering if some of you would find these dimmers useful. I would think that if you had all the tanks setup with something like dimmable LED tubes, this could control all the lights in a fish room.
