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[Jeff120]

People that dont live around here tend to say around DC, that could mean the tri-state area!

[jweis]

The prototype fixtures from Buildmyled.com arrived about 2 weeks ago, but between my job and family stuff I haven't even opened up the box yet. Nick needs me to ship the fixtures back on Monday 5/20, so I need to get them out of the box and hook them up for an evaluation this weekend. Sunday morning is the only time I have available due to the fact that is the weekend of my son's violin recital. Would anyone want to come to my house Sunday morning -- anytime before noon? I live in the Urbana, MD area (between Gaithersburg and Frederick MD, just off of 270).

I thought we could use my three 5.2g planted shrimp tanks to compare the various light spectrums. The three tanks sit in a row, so we would be able to see the side by side comparison of the fixtures. Nick is looking for us to give him feedback regarding the various light spectrums.

[adin]

People that dont live around here tend to say around DC, that could mean the tri-state area!

That's what I TELL people back home

[jweis]

The prototype fixtures from Buildmyled.com arrived about 2 weeks ago, but between my job and family stuff I haven't even opened up the box yet. Nick needs me to ship the fixtures back on Monday 5/20, so I need to get them out of the box and hook them up for an evaluation this weekend. Sunday morning is the only time I have available due to the fact that is the weekend of my son's violin recital. Would anyone want to come to my house Sunday morning -- anytime before noon? I live in the Urbana, MD area (between Gaithersburg and Frederick MD, just off of 270).

I thought we could use my three 5.2g planted shrimp tanks to compare the various light spectrums. The three tanks sit in a row, so we would be able to see the side by side comparison of the fixtures. Nick is looking for us to give him feedback regarding the various light spectrums.

Also, I just did a big trim on my tanks, so anyone that comes over can leave with some nice free plants.

[scientist0724]

Not fair! I want some of Julie's plants! Unfortunately, I'm out of town until Monday evening.

Arlene

[SCMurphy]

I might like to see the lights what time are you going to do the demo?

[jweis]

You are the only taker so far, so name your time. Anytime before lunch time of Sunday. I'll PM you with my phone #.

[jweis]

Thought you all might be interested to see my analysis of the various lights from Buildmyled.com. My husband and I were able to compare the lights nicely since I have three almost identical 5.2g tanks sitting side by side, so I was able to put a different light on each of the three tanks. I evaluated each light based upon how it made the wood (cholla), green plants, and red plants look (refer to the column headings).

Also, FYI, #4 is the Geisseman-like spectrum, which I have on my 37g. I didn't know that when I did the analysis though. If I were to order new lights, I would go with the 1st configuration. I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference however, if I didn't have the lights side by side.

I hope this is helpful.

As always, double click the image below to expand it.

[Jim Miller]

Any idea when #1 is going to make it on his website?

jim

[Jim Miller]

Anyone have a chance to do a PAR test on any of these lights?

jim