WMAS Discussion Forum : Led help http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:39:39 +0000 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:28:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=68226 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Led help : I think you may be worrying about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546465&title=led-help#546465 Author: ReefdUp
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Posted: December 08 2013 at 1:28pm

I think you may be worrying about LEDs handling SPS a bit too much. As long as you buy a quality system (manufactured or a proper DIY), you should have more than you need. Keep in mind that PAR measured under LEDs is usually lower than metal halides, but that's ok (LEDs are more targeted and efficient with their spectrum. Plus, most PAR meters are designed to measure PAR in the plant photosynthesis range.) In my case, I'm getting the same performance out of my LEDs at 15% as I was with my 800W metal halide system. And, I have a 31" deep tank...and my LEDs sit 10" above the water.]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:28:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546465&title=led-help#546465 <![CDATA[Led help : Now looking at reef breeders photon...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546464&title=led-help#546464 Author: db7080
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 08 2013 at 1:16pm

Now looking at reef breeders photon 48" anyone have one? I'm mostly sps so I can't buy a light that won't handle sps at all levels of the tank
]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:16:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546464&title=led-help#546464 <![CDATA[Led help : Well I love the control of the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546461&title=led-help#546461 Author: db7080
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 08 2013 at 12:16pm

Well I love the control of the ai and raidions. But I have a 120 dimable eBay fixture now and it works fine, I just need more par. I want to be able to put sps wherever I want, not just the top half. Also something with good coverage so I can possibly only use 2 fixtures over a 5 foot tank. I am planning three but if I could get away with two, that would be soooo awesome!]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:16:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546461&title=led-help#546461 <![CDATA[Led help : ReefdUp wrote:Hey Fatman -...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546426&title=led-help#546426 Author: Fatman
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 08 2013 at 1:19am

Originally posted by ReefdUp ReefdUp wrote:

Hey Fatman - I just measured my PAR. I'm getting 250-400 PAR on most of my SPS, 1300 PAR in the water 10" below the LEDs, and about 150 PAR on the sandbed (~40" from the LEDs)...and that's at 15%. LOL. I think I went overkill.


Yes, you did. But it's very nice to have all that extras space if you every want it. There's a lot of room between 15 and 100 %. Plus you did some very cool colors to enhance your light. That tank could easily have any type of weather, season or daylength.

That was one (four) fun build(s). Best part was you paid for all the stuff I got to play with.

Fat]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2013 01:19:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546426&title=led-help#546426 <![CDATA[Led help : Hey Fatman - I just measured my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546424&title=led-help#546424 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 08 2013 at 12:55am

Hey Fatman - I just measured my PAR. I'm getting 250-400 PAR on most of my SPS, 1300 PAR in the water 10" below the LEDs, and about 150 PAR on the sandbed (~40" from the LEDs)...and that's at 15%. LOL. I think I went overkill.

Anyway, yes, DIY setups can be awesome, but they can be junk as well. I've spent hours beyond hours researching and designing...mostly because the off-the-shelf units didn't meet my needs.

Figure out *WHY* you want LEDs first. Is it for the control, efficiency, initial price, color options, etc? ]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:55:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546424&title=led-help#546424 <![CDATA[Led help : Reef&#039;d Up just built four...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546416&title=led-help#546416 Author: Fatman
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 07 2013 at 11:30pm

Reef'd Up just built four heat sinks of LEDs to get her the control, spectrum and flexibility to mix it up as she liked. They turned out great. I saw the tank last night and the colors are awsome. No bleaching and the coral are coloring up nicely. She is only running them at 15% now.

The ability to get exactly what you want requires you to build them yourself or have them build for you. The control is way better and you have a lot of flexibility. I is slightly cheaper, but engineering it out and building it takes a lot of time. Not just an evening for one with a lot of colors and spectrum. Might want to look aroud a bit then decide. I can't imagine I'd ever buy a factory set, I'd prefer to build it out myself.]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2013 23:30:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546416&title=led-help#546416 <![CDATA[Led help : I have Radion Pros above my home...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546414&title=led-help#546414 Author: JohnnyHeavens
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 07 2013 at 11:22pm

I have Radion Pros above my home display and they are great. In contrast with the Hydra over my QT/Treatment tank, I would need atleast one additional hydra over my display to get what the two Radions put out. Of course given the price difference you could for the price. I looked pretty har at the kessil 350s but I wanted different control of the lights. Thus phys' questions...What is it you are looking for.

Having said all this, I don't know anyone that has the radions and is thinking they wish they had one of the systems you mentioned.
]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2013 23:22:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546414&title=led-help#546414 <![CDATA[Led help : does price matter? Does the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546409&title=led-help#546409 Author: phys
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 07 2013 at 10:53pm

does price matter? Does the look matter? How about control? Do you want individually controlled colors for a custom look? How many will you need to cover your tank? ---- all questions to ask yourself. Most companies are becoming pretty competitive so get the best spread of wavelengths you can afford at the highest output. Its better to need less from them than more after a purchase.]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:53:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546409&title=led-help#546409 <![CDATA[Led help : Please help me decide :/ vega...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546408&title=led-help#546408 Author: db7080
Subject: 68226
Posted: December 07 2013 at 10:45pm

Please help me decide :/ vega hydra kessil radions. It's going on a 150gal that's 5'x2'x2' mixed but mostly sps
I wanna hear all options. Sps going everywhere from 8 in underwater to on the sand bed 24 in deep. ]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:45:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68226&PID=546408&title=led-help#546408