Lighting

[areefdream]

I currently have a 4bulb t5 set up that needs new bulbs. Looking to get into a marineland reef capable led. I just keep softies, mushrooms, anemone, etc.
1. Are LEDs enough light?
2. What is the cost of bulb replacement/ how often do you have to replace them?
3. What are people running for light schedule? (Actinic times, daylight times?)
The advice is appreciated. Cheers and happy holidays.

[areefdream]

Is anyone running light throughout the night? If so what?

[Craigdillman]

The marineland led sucks I had wayyyyy back when I started your t5 are way more powerful I wouldn't reccomend the light, if your looking for cheap led check out the evergrow ones

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Marineland "Reef-capable" LEDs are CRAP!!!

Maybe good for refugium or sump light. Not enough power for the long-term health of corals and anemones.

[Coral Hoarder]

Keep your t5s! LEDs just aren't as great as there made out to be
Bulb replacement ranges from 18-30 bucks a bulb

[duncangweller]

You probably aren't going to have to change an individual bulb with an LED setup. But like others have said, I would stick with t5 lights until you can afford a more substantial LED light such as something from AI or a radion (or something similar).

[The Guy]

I don't agree that Led's are not as great as they are made out to be, "BUT" when your talking about Marineland Leds, 3 words of advice "DON'T BUY THEM". Keep your T-5's until you can afford higher end Led's , you will be glad you waited.

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by Coral Hoarder

Keep your t5s! LEDs just aren't as great as there made out to be

Bulb replacement ranges from 18-30 bucks a bulb

And when you have larger tanks, or multiple tanks, that adds up

Like the 300$ it's going to cost me to replace the bulbs on my wife's tank and my hybrid fixture.... Every 8-12 months... Forever....

[spit.fire]

Marineland sucks

[areefdream]

Good advice is good, even when it is bad to hear.