Mattyice008
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I'm using the Taotronic led fixtures, 2 of them over my 70gal. Growing all kinds of lps, a few sps, have an anemone, and they're still doing awesome. Only had them for about 4 months
1 watt leds
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Scoly
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I agree 100%, i ran 1w LEDs for a few years myself, and had no problems. Sps grew on the sand bed. Always be carefull to not burn corals when first switching!
briann
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alright now for any leds how should i start it off once they are set up? i heard you should start off with 30% and each week raise by 10% till you reach 70-80%. does this seem just about right?
ReefLEDLights
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Ok
LEDs are now the standard for Reef Lighting...Finally
Watts do not matter...Type Does
The type of LED, its drive current and optics do matter...
briann % start???? LED Fixtures vary by over 300% PAR
A PAR or LUX Meter should be used when changing lights on an established reef.
As far as the Reef Breeder Imports, they are better or at least on PAR (Excuse the Pun) with T5s so use them.
That 1 watt...Use it till it fails which is about 1 month after the warranty...Personal experience with those who used similar...
Bill
LEDs are now the standard for Reef Lighting...Finally
Watts do not matter...Type Does
The type of LED, its drive current and optics do matter...
briann % start???? LED Fixtures vary by over 300% PAR
A PAR or LUX Meter should be used when changing lights on an established reef.
As far as the Reef Breeder Imports, they are better or at least on PAR (Excuse the Pun) with T5s so use them.
That 1 watt...Use it till it fails which is about 1 month after the warranty...Personal experience with those who used similar...
Bill
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briann
Community Member
Ok
LEDs are now the standard for Reef Lighting...Finally
Watts do not matter...Type Does
The type of LED, its drive current and optics do matter...
briann % start???? LED Fixtures vary by over 300% PAR
A PAR or LUX Meter should be used when changing lights on an established reef.
As far as the Reef Breeder Imports, they are better or at least on PAR (Excuse the Pun) with T5s so use them.
That 1 watt...Use it till it fails which is about 1 month after the warranty...Personal experience with those who used similar...
Bill
okay so as for the reef breeders, how should i start off if you say they don't have a percentage? i ordered 120 degree optics and thats gonna hold me off till i can afford vegas.
ReefLEDLights
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briann
The Intensity and PAR of fixtures with similar wattages can vary greatly. Optics will also add to the confusion and to make things worse old T5s are much dimmer than newer ones.
I have not personally tested the Reef Breeders so I cannot tell you their PAR reading.
I did find a digital camera rather useful in dialing down LEDs when replacing T5s. Note the exposure of the T5s then with the new LEDs dial them back till you have the same exposure.
This is unscientific and only a very rough way of measuring comparative output but with the absence of a PAR Meter this is better than arbitrarily choosing a setting.
Then every week up the output by 10%.
Hope this helps
Bill
The Intensity and PAR of fixtures with similar wattages can vary greatly. Optics will also add to the confusion and to make things worse old T5s are much dimmer than newer ones.
I have not personally tested the Reef Breeders so I cannot tell you their PAR reading.
I did find a digital camera rather useful in dialing down LEDs when replacing T5s. Note the exposure of the T5s then with the new LEDs dial them back till you have the same exposure.
This is unscientific and only a very rough way of measuring comparative output but with the absence of a PAR Meter this is better than arbitrarily choosing a setting.
Then every week up the output by 10%.
Hope this helps
Bill
