Soft/Flat Light LED Bar?

[spsick]

I’ve always been T5 only but need to add some LED bars as I’ve upgraded to a bigger tank and 6x54 over a 60x24x22 tank isn’t enough.

I have a Quanta Pro Meso Blue and while the spectrum and color blending are great, even this has a “shimmer on crack” effect for my eyes that are used to soft diffuse light.

AI blade seems better from my first hand experience but the crap diode selection and outlandish cost prevent me from going that route.

Looking at GHL Mitras 3 bars. Anyone with Mitras can chime in on how the real world feel is?

 

[oreo54]

Looking at GHL Mitras 3 bars. Anyone with Mitras can chime in on how the real world feel is?

Hopefully someone will
The tech looks promising....
Definitely smoother than any tir lensed bar.

 

[oreo54]

This *may* help.
I not going through it to see all the different lights they tested..

 

[Solo McReefer]

Orphek OR3s?

 

[bobnicaragua]

I like orphek bars, but you need to hang ‘em high.

 

[spsick]

Orphek OR3s?

These use the same optics as most LED bars that produce a pretty harsh “static” effect I’m trying to avoid.

 

[Reefing102]

I haven’t used this and not sure how it would affect par but something like light diffuser film might work?

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[bobnicaragua]

These use the same optics as most LED bars that produce a pretty harsh “static” effect I’m trying to avoid.

You are liking the color and POP. It sounds like the shimmer is bothering you.

Quanta are good bars and T5 are great at minimizing shimmer.

I would live with the Quanta for a while, they might grow on you.

 

[spsick]

I haven’t used this and not sure how it would affect par but something like light diffuser film might work?

Gila 4 ft. x 6.5 ft. Frosted Privacy Window Film PFW486 - The Home Depot

Increase the privacy of your home with Gila frosted privacy control window film. This film's classic, frosted design will add style to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens or anywhere you want to add privacy

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Oh shoot and I just threw some of this away. But yeah I bet it cuts output by 50% or more.