Ralph Ritoch
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Is there any definitive data on how much power you need for LEDs?
I have a 39 gallon tank and am eyeing a 180W dimmable LED light which would meet the minimum 4W/Gallon florescent lighting for a coral tank. Now I have found some sources which claim LED lights provide 6X the luminosity of a florescent light which implies the 4W/Gallon no longer applies. The specs for these LEDs say it is only good for up to 90 gallons, but 180x6x0.25 comes to 270 gallons.
What amount of lighting is reasonable for a reef tank?
Is there any known threshold where too much lighting is going to kill the coral or blind the fish?
Do these same rules apply for a large tank, such as 350 gallon? 1.4Kw of lighting is an impressive electricity bill in the making.
I have a 39 gallon tank and am eyeing a 180W dimmable LED light which would meet the minimum 4W/Gallon florescent lighting for a coral tank. Now I have found some sources which claim LED lights provide 6X the luminosity of a florescent light which implies the 4W/Gallon no longer applies. The specs for these LEDs say it is only good for up to 90 gallons, but 180x6x0.25 comes to 270 gallons.
What amount of lighting is reasonable for a reef tank?
Is there any known threshold where too much lighting is going to kill the coral or blind the fish?
Do these same rules apply for a large tank, such as 350 gallon? 1.4Kw of lighting is an impressive electricity bill in the making.
