What do I need to put in the other 2 slots for corals? What's the maximum wattage with 3 strips?
1945695
I have a color max and a blue with the daylight that comes with it. I put the blue one in center slot. Not sure on the wattage though.
1249259
simple answer, nope. This strip takes up to 72 watts. The power supply is 12 volt 6 amp output. Using Watts=Watts/Volts the power supply can handle only 72watts. you would need an inline amplifier and another power adapter. TaoTronics® Data Repeater RGB Amplifier For RGB LED Strips with 2 Free Connectors, 12 Volt, 3304andLE Power Adaptor, Transformers, Power Supply For 12V LED Strip Lights, 6A Max, 72W Max, US Plug
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yes..but you it may require a higher wattage power supply because you will draw twice the current.each strip draws 72 watts minimum so 2 strips require a 150 watt power supply. if used outdoors the power supply must be waterproof or it will not last long.
565220
The strip itself needs 12volts. You can use whatever power supply as long as the output is 12 volts (3 amp) , you would need to solder on the wires to the strip.
1856113
I would say you will need 2 at minimum. You will have to hang fixtures at height that will give you the spread you are looking for to cover your tank.This light has been very good to me with LPS and a few SPS corals because it is adjustable for intensity. I have 2 over a 55 gal. (48" Long) tank. In 2 months I have seen a lot of new growth in my corals.
1975164
At the moment I'm using one 14W Fluorescent Philips I'm not sure which was the max it can be used, but do remember was far more high that I'm using now. Sorry If I can't answer your question.
985873
I ran 3 LED strips using 2 extension cables (PSU --&gt; Controller --&gt; Splitter --&gt; LED Strip --&gt; Extension cable --&gt; LED Strip --&gt; Extension Cable --&gt; LED Strip and it worked fine. Need to ensure you have the correct PSU Wattage for however long your strips are. NOTE: I have read online your maximum strip lengths should be @16.5 feet. However, using splitters allows you to maximize LED strips on one PSU. Just be mindful of the total wattage and do the math right.
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I measured 1.25amps for one 5m string of cool whites at 12 volts, so you might just be able to run 2 strings off a 30w supply as that would be 2.5amps. Might need to watch the temperature of the power supply. I opted for a 5amp/60w supply to run 2 strips in my attic installation (since it can get quite hot up there), and if needed I could add a 3rd strip w/o issue with that supply. Not that much more expensive for a few extra amps of supply.
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It would be more than sufficient for your situation. You'll need to be cautious to acclimate your corals to the LEDs. Start out with them very dim, and work up over a period of a couple months. I'd also suggest getting your hands on a Par meter (maybe from a local reeding club). Then you'd have statistical data as to how much light you're getting with each setting in various parts of your tank...
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I do not know for sure and the instructions do not indicate what the power draw is. My power supply is rated at 1 amp output if that helps. The strips were easy to install although I did have to make three of my interconnect cables longer by several feet but it was no big deal. I really like them and they do a nice job of illuminating my counter tops.
309589
You would need a stronger lite for a tank that size of you wish to have corals . Fish only might be ok
1151752
3 16ft. strips might be too drawing too much power, if you run two at the max, you shouldnt have a problem.
425170
You can attach two 5M strips no problem on a 5A power supply. Can get away with three max but will have power drop.
316221
I believe you can connect two end to end, but you cannot connect 3 or more end to end. I explored this question myself, though I did not do this, and it seems like once you use more than 2 strips (of 5 meters each) it would drawn too much power for the thin wires and things would melt. If I did this myself, I would first test it and see how hot the strips seemed to be getting before I would trust installing it. I would also not recommend doing this without some validation, since I am by no means an expert and would not want to be responsible for any mishaps.
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No, I dont remember how many. It is in my opinion not enough to grow corals. Maybe soft corals. I have green star polyps in my tank. There about 15" down into the tank and they are not thriving. I pulled them from my reef tank, just to add some color. My lights in my reef tank are 3 watt with 90 degree optic lends. They are amazing! I also found them on amazon, about 2x more than these. These light are great for a fish only with or without live rock. Love the effects, but I hardly ever use them.
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The 2ft u have left over if u have no 4 pin connection on either side of the strip you need to get (Hintel strip to 4 - pin connector-connector cut multicolor led light strip to 4-pin accessories )
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I'm using it on a 14 gallon dirted, planted tank. I use all three slots, with an additional red bulb and a blue one.