One Cubic Meter of Ocean

[kien]

Originally Posted by sphelps

As for color, I don't think you get better results from LEDs but this tends more to be personal preference. I find that MH's have the potential for a more broad spectrum which gives a better balance for various coral colors. T5s are also really good for coral color for similar reasons and that you can mix and match various bulbs to meet your preference. I find that with only using white and blue LEDs the colors in many corals are not spectacular by any means, you could add other color LEDs for better results but preforming this experimentation isn't as easy as changing a T5 or MH bulbs.

Also pictures can be misleading, I can take a picture of any coral under any light and make it look way better than in person. Cameras can adjust color and light balance much better than our eyes.

Originally Posted by sphelps

Seriously though the lights are awesome, if you're thinking about buying them you need to stop thinking and buy them already.

The spread is great, ...

Color blending is flawless, you can't see any disco effect at all, even will all colors active...
Color is awesome, you can't go wrong as you can set to any spectrum you want.

sorry, I couldn't resist! Excuse me now while I go buy some new LEDs for my tank..

[Ross]

Originally Posted by kien

sorry, I couldn't resist! Excuse me now while I go buy some new LEDs for my tank..

Just like he never left...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by kien

sorry, I couldn't resist! Excuse me now while I go buy some new LEDs for my tank..

I stand by it, the color from my DIY LEDs sucked at first, it wasn't until I added red, green, blue, yellow, UV and cyan before I was satisfied with the color but then controlling 8 channels on a DIY fixture is a nightmare and then things starting becoming problematic, ie some channels started flickering or stopped working all together. It was a constant project that never ended sucking up money and time. When I first heard about the Mitras it immediately sparked my interest for obvious reasons and with the timing on the new upgrade making the right choice was easy.

[kien]

Originally Posted by sphelps

When I first heard about the Mitras it immediately sparked my interest for obvious reasons and with the timing on the new upgrade making the right choice was easy.

tru dat! It still blows my mind how advanced LED lighting options have become and how brisk they are coming to market now.

[sphelps]

Well I found the cure for empty tank syndrome today



Anyone happen to know the cure for angry wife syndrome? Strangely enough it seems to be a side affect of my cure.

[sphelps]

The pic ain't great but that's what 21 sps colonies looks like as well a couple LPS corals. I'll get more pics up as I move them into the display.

[Delphinus]

Can't help you there, I'm trying to find the answer myself.

Where'd you find those nice little gems?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Can't help you there, I'm trying to find the answer myself.

Where'd you find those nice little gems?

Concept, I suspect Denny will be busy tonight

Get-em while they're hot!

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Concept, I suspect Denny will be busy tonight

Get-em while they're hot!

Nice stuff Steve.. Got some big colonies there.

I took my fair share of stuff tonight as well (not 21 ). 3 SPS colonies, 2 Chalices, and the Ricordia rock.

[lastlight]

christmas came early you must be stoked!

guess you need to make your trips count seeing as you need to prep with the extra jerrycans of gas and food rations when you hit the road.