Ideas for LED supplementation

[Myka]

Hey Brad, I think if you added 3-400 watt Radiums to the tank it will pump that color right up!!!!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Myka

Hey Brad, I think if you added 3-400 watt Radiums to the tank it will pump that color right up!!!!

Ya, I was thinkin' the same thing!

[Myka]

Ever since Sanjay Joshi was touting LEDs at MACNA (which was primarily based on super high PAR numbers) I have been tossing around the idea of purchasing some in the spring, but I know you and I have the same taste in lighting and you're turning me off the idea! Sanjay was predicting the future for LEDs will be focused on producing a fuller spectrum, although he did talk a bit about the fact that corals don't actually use the entire full spectrum, so maybe we don't need full spectrum, but rather proper spectrum...???

I have been noticing many people complaining that the new AI Vega uses cool whites instead of neutral whites. I definitely like the color of the Vega over the Sol, but visually the Radions are the nicest imo. I didn't look very closely at the Mitras. I don't think the Radions can even come anywhere near the color of halides or T5s though. I also find LEDs seem harsh on my eyes (and it's not the PAR lol).

I'm really thinking that we still have to wait another 2-3 years to be satisfied with LEDs as the primary source of reef lighting. So, those "10-year 50,000 hour" fixtures you all bought...yeah you're going to want new ones in a few years!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Myka

I'm really thinking that we still have to wait another 2-3 years to be satisfied with LEDs as the primary source of reef lighting. So, those "10-year 50,000 hour" fixtures you all bought...yeah you're going to want new ones in a few years!

Agreed. I'm actually seriously considering selling mine and going back to MH. I just have to figure out how to manage evaporation/moisture in the house. Some days I'm ok with the light, but other days, it's just not cutting it.

[Myka]

Why don't you sell the SPS you're not happy with? Replace them with something that will be more satisfying. Everything in life is relative...in this case you need to remove the memory of what was.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Myka

Why don't you sell the SPS you're not happy with? Replace them with something that will be more satisfying. Everything in life is relative...in this case you need to remove the memory of what was.

More satisfying than SPS?? That's just silly!!

[Myka]

No no, just sell the particular colonies you're not satisfied with and replace them with other SPS pieces!!! SILLY!!!

[StirCrazy]

remember this Brad

Originally Posted by Aquattro

You NEED metal halide. I'm just sayin'.....

what are you doing with LEDs anyways

Steve