grow lights

[MAK1992]

hey,

so basically ive been looking for many possible alternatives to "Grow lights/leds" for corals. Again im a bit new to this hobby so i have these two types of light sources available, although im not quite sure if these will work but i need help as much as possible.


http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-computer-products/ville-de-montreal/20cm-led-strips-red-blue-green-white/1173583502?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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[DKoKoMan]

What are you planning to have as far as corals?

[MAK1992]

Mostly zoanthinids and maybe blue sympodium

[DKoKoMan]

Mostly zoanthinids and maybe blue sympodium

Zoas are pretty easy along with other soft corals. The need for the higher power light par is far less. :whoo:

[MAK1992]

Meaning...the pictures i shared (light strips and a light bulb) are a possibility????:lol:

[DKoKoMan]

Meaning...the pictures i shared (light strips and a light bulb) are a possibility????:lol:

The pictures would not open for me.

[mike31154]

The LED strip lights shown in your link to the Kijiji listing are inadequate for anything but a dawn/dusk supplement. Don't think any coral, even softies will do well under those as a primary light source. I use two 4 foot lengths to supplement the 10 watt multi-chip LEDs that are my main light source. Check my build link below for more info.

The strip lights may be had on eBay for about $15 in 5 meter lengths. I would recommend the water proof version if you're going that way. You can cut them to pretty well any length you need off the reel, in 3 LED increments. You'll need connectors and/or some soldering skills. Snap on connectors are available to link them together without soldering.

[WarDog]

Any particular reason you don't want to go with a trusted fixture like an AI, Kessil, Ecotech, Evergrow, or Maxspect?

At 3000 kelvin, all this bulb is going to do is grow you a lot of very healthy algae.

Compact fluorescent are probably the worst choice of bulb for reefkeeping and should be avoided at all costs (IMO).

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This fixture is great, I use one myself, but you should be using one of these (http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Rapid-LED-12-LED-PAR38-Bulb-Mixed-Color-with-UV.html) with it.

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