Can we use LED Strip for FOWLR and REEF tank

[rainbowdarter]

Had read up some DIY on LED light.

Need LED expert or guru to determind either the Lumen suitable or not.

Came upon this LED strip. See Specification below;

Main Specifications:

• LED Type: 5050 SMD LED
  
• LED Qty: 30 LED/M
  
• Voltage: 24VDC
  
• Wattage: 14.4 W/M
  
• Dimension: 10000mm*10mm
  
• IP degree: IP20/ IP65
  
• View Angle: 120 Degrees
  
• Color: RGB, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Warm / Cool white
  
• Warranty: 1 year
  
• Package: 10m/roll, anti-static bag
  
• MAX QTY Connected: 50M
  
• Current: 0.6A/M
  

http://www.sgslight.com/productview.asp?id=257

So far, not known how much is the cost but if the price is reasonable,

I intend to DIY for 2.5ft(L) x 1.8ft(W)x 2ft(H) Tank

Tank will stock with small fishes, soft coral and cup coral. (Low maintenance one)

[zonerx]

i use something similar for my 3ft tank as secondary light, can switch colours with remote, just add more strips if want brighter.

[vtecintegra]

Fish only, anything ok. I think you might have to just try it and see how the soft corals react. I've never seen anyone use these on a tank as a main light.

[zonerx]

ya if fish only any light also can, but some light spectrum will enhance the colour of your fish or coral too.

[adrian_ych]

Bro see the other posts...

I did help a friend DIY a 4 footer but his is a planted tank at 4 (L) x 2 (H) x2.5 (W).

I really do not see the issue with brightness if you have more than a few strips. just that the LED white spectrum is lacking in some of the "blue".

http://www.olympusmicro.com/primer/lightandcolor/lightsourcesintro.html

Also I do not recommend getting the RGB or multi-color LED strips.

Go to Sim Lim Tower B1 to see the strips for yourself....I think the websites are either not very updated or can be very confusing.

So far I have gotten the 12V brighter "waterproof" ones....I do not really want to blind my fishes.

http://www.ledprincess.com/pro-LED_Strips_LED_Strip_Lights-85.html

http://illuminatingasiaspl.blogspot.sg/p/p4-led-strips.html

[zonerx]

actually some highend LED lights already using RGB LEDs, on all 3 you still get white with all color spectrum.

[rainbowdarter]

Thanks for all the reply and sharing.