Success with LED and SPS

[chatyak]

I know this one uses orpheks. Massive info on that build and the lights colors vs other leds etc..

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by chatyak

I know this one uses orpheks. Massive info on that build and the lights colors vs other leds etc..

Is that Mr. Wilson's tank?

[chatyak]

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

Is that Mr. Wilson's tank?

Peters tank. Mr wilson is the hired keeper from what I know.

[lastlight]

He was brought on-board to rebuild it for Peter in Toronto.

I've heard the Orpheks that were used in this build differed from the ones available by default when you order them. Custom selection of LEDs or perhaps even the addition of LEDs not available in the standard fixture.

[Douglas]

Lossed another SPS colony, that had browned out when I made the switch to LED. It's not impressing me........

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Douglas

Lossed another SPS colony, that had browned out when I made the switch to LED. It's not impressing me........

I'd say it's probably not a direct result of switching to a new technology. Either the light wasn't good enough, or not acclimated properly. I switched to LED, ramped them up to what I thought was the right intensity and everything did great. No browning or dying, so if you're losing stuff, I'd look at all possible causes.

[Douglas]

Yes, there could have been other under lining issues. Needless to say, the LED light is still over my tank. But i cleaned up my Infinity, and gave it a hug. (it'll give me another good reason to see the Coral Master in the new year)

[Aquattro]

Here is what my tank looked like right after the switch. It looks the same today, only more coral..

[reefermadness]

Nice shot Brad... Gives me hope for LED one day. I mostly im scared of the transition as matching the light up perfect is near impossible when changing any lighting.