Ideas for LED supplementation

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

I had no color separation with the LEDs 16" - 18" off the water, or since I removed the optics to reduce the intensity (and moved them down to 6")... but then I don't have sand.

I agree there are some missing spectrums, especially red in my case. I get no algae in the display at all, and almost no slime on the glass. Likely this is also effecting the corals.

I'll let you know what I think after I've added a few of Milads OCW LEDs.

Mine are about 6 inches OWL, and I can see separation in a few corals. Not a big deal. I have no algae either, although I never did. I have a bit of slime these days due to the mass blue clove die off, but that's my own fault.

I've asked him about those as well, I'd be interested in trying something. Not sure what thy are exactly though, haven't read that linked thread yet.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

remember this Brad



what are you doing with LEDs anyways

Steve

And I still stick with my original quote! Due to evaporation rotting my house, I had to either spend money on HVAC, or switch to LED. I choose the LED. I'm thinking not the right choice
Overall, the LED have lots of great options. They're quiet, cool, have ramping ability, and the color given off is very pleasing to view. Most of the corals are growing to fast, and anything with blue or green looks great. Even my pink milli and pink stylo look incredible. Really, out of 100+ colonies, only maybe 4 have changed to a less pleasing color. They just happen to be some of the nicest pieces I have -lol
But, that being said, the Radiums had the color, intensity AND whatever it is that is missing in the LED. Yes, they're hot, noisy (due to fans cooling and bulbs rattling), more costly to run, blah blah....But MH IMO is superior light for SPS corals. I'm sure that if I'd started with LED, I'd never consider changing, but having run Radiums for so long, the LED were a downgrade. I've looked at Vertex fixtures over tanks with their "fuller spectrum" and they suffer the same issues as my Sols. So not really a brand issue, but a technology issue, in that the manufacturers haven't quite got it right yet. I'm sure that will change very soon, as there are a lot of SPS owners that are holding out until they see a true competitor to MH for color production.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

And I still stick with my original quote! Due to evaporation rotting my house, I had to either spend money on HVAC, or switch to LED. I choose the LED. I'm thinking not the right choice
Overall, the LED have lots of great options. They're quiet, cool, have ramping ability, and the color given off is very pleasing to view. Most of the corals are growing to fast, and anything with blue or green looks great. Even my pink milli and pink stylo look incredible. Really, out of 100+ colonies, only maybe 4 have changed to a less pleasing color. They just happen to be some of the nicest pieces I have -lol
But, that being said, the Radiums had the color, intensity AND whatever it is that is missing in the LED. Yes, they're hot, noisy (due to fans cooling and bulbs rattling), more costly to run, blah blah....But MH IMO is superior light for SPS corals. I'm sure that if I'd started with LED, I'd never consider changing, but having run Radiums for so long, the LED were a downgrade. I've looked at Vertex fixtures over tanks with their "fuller spectrum" and they suffer the same issues as my Sols. So not really a brand issue, but a technology issue, in that the manufacturers haven't quite got it right yet. I'm sure that will change very soon, as there are a lot of SPS owners that are holding out until they see a true competitor to MH for color production.

I was just giving you the gears, I think once you get the spectral thing sorted out you will be find, I have read that 6.5 billion page thread that was linked, don't bother reading just know you need to add some different wavelenghts to your set up. if it is in your hood no problem as you could go with a simple DIY set up. I am sure you can find some one in vic to solder it all up for you. if not send the stuff to me and I'll throw it togeather for you. I think some of thoes OCW LEDs spaced out might do exactly what you need.

Maybe you could make a deal with Milad for one to do a test, where you could pit it over one of the corals in question and see if there is a differance. If there is then you could buy more and make a suplementation system, if not your out 20some bucks or there abouts.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

I was just giving you the gears,

Maybe you could make a deal with Milad for one to do a test, where you could pit it over one of the corals in question and see if there is a differance. If there is then you could buy more and make a suplementation system, if not your out 20some bucks or there abouts.

Ya, I know, you're all about gears

Ya, if he or you wants to do that, we can work something out. But you know me and wires. We do not get along. No patience for that and with 4 dogs and a 2yo, not a lot of time either.