Reef Aquarium fact #196 You can successfully grow SPS corals utilizing LED lighting.

[revhtree]

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Fact #196

You can successfully grow SPS corals utilizing LED lighting.


True or False and what do you have to add to this subject? Please share your photos as well!

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[revhtree]

Please share your led sps tanks!

 

[ritter6788]

Fact.

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[WillKatt]

Fact.

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Nice! which ones are you using? I apologize in advance if this is the wrong place to be asking questions.

 

[ritter6788]

Nice! which ones are you using? I apologize in advance if this is the wrong place to be asking questions.

Thank you. I'm using the Evolution 120w LEDs 14k.

 

[robby2782]

I believe you can but certain colors won't show up as well. I think most serious acropora growers stick with halides. All the serious collectors I buy from use halides as well.

 

[ritter6788]

Couple more. Red Planet

ORA Purple Stylophora

Green Birdsnest

Sunset Montipora (Got this from John Coppolino in October)

Pictured here fighting for space with a green Acro.

 

[revhtree]

Wow well done!

 

[Rob.D]

Thank you. I'm using the Evolution 120w LEDs 14k.

Are you running two fixtures?

 

[ritter6788]

Wow well done!

Thanks! I can't believe people still doubt leds. I think some that get more growth but less color are using too high powered leds or too focused optics. My leds are 1 watt each with no lenses. I can grow acros and clams on the bottom of my 75 with great color. Water quality is my biggest issue, not lighting.

Are you running two fixtures?

Yes.

 

[Rob.D]

Thanks! I can't believe people still doubt leds. I think some that get more growth but less color are using too high powered leds or too focused optics. My leds are 1 watt each with no lenses. I can grow acros and clams on the bottom of my 75 with great color. Water quality is my biggest issue, not lighting.
Yes.

I'm still not 100% that LED's are the answer but your tank is proof that they are!

 

[reefpeeper]

Thanks! I can't believe people still doubt leds. I think some that get more growth but less color are using too high powered leds or too focused optics. My leds are 1 watt each with no lenses. I can grow acros and clams on the bottom of my 75 with great color. Water quality is my biggest issue, not lighting.


+1

 

[zemuss]

Is it the Evolution Evo 50? or the EVO 100

 

[ritter6788]

Is it the Evolution Evo 50? or the EVO 100

Neither. It's the older style 120w. I don't see them for sale on the site anymore. It has 120 1watt leds.

 

[WhoKnew]

I have used LEDs for awhile.

 

[saintperez]

Good Comparison Site on LEDs vs. metal H.?

Considering changing my current Metal H. setup for LEDs. Forgive me for not being up to date with the latest LED lingo but is there a good site that would have some kind of review or comparison of good lamps vs. Metal H.? Like what are the good brands and types?

Part of my wanting to go to LED is to drop my electric bill!

Thanks,
Santiago Perez

 

[luxauterna]

I had been using ecoxotic panorama pro LEDs and was able to grow montis like crazy but sticks were a no go

That was on a 40 breeder with 4 ecoxotic pros. H

However, once I started a 75 gal with this new lumentek pro 240 (running at 40% white 60% blue max) - I have seen terrible declines in PE, color (mostly bleaching), and barely any growth. That even goes for acans and leathers.

 

[ReeferRookie]

Yes i cant believe this is a question