Probly gonna get a lot of eye rolls haha. But how bout this one from the past.
Wow, that softie tank is gorgeous. Thanks for posting it!
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Probly gonna get a lot of eye rolls haha. But how bout this one from the past.
Did it ever have a course? Yes, MH can grow coral? So? Why are we comparing them to LEDs? (at least that what this thread seems to have turned into)Got it. The thread has run its course.
Thanks!
No, it is what it is. Preferences and respect to either sides, if you will.Got it. The thread has run its course.
Thanks!
I don't see what random tanks with one light or the other adds to the discussion besides some weird flex.No, it is what it is. Preferences and respect to either sides, if you will.
I think we all would like to know who you are. It could be anyone here with that avatar. I hope I'm talking to either Rich or Ben. If not, please let us know.
Thanks, Ben. We never know who may use any avatars nowadays.I don't see what random tanks with one light or the other adds to the discussion besides some weird flex.
If you look in my sig, it is super easy to know who I am. Who are you?
Did it ever have a course?
Why are we comparing them to LEDs? (at least that what this thread seems to have turned into)
This same post appears about once a quarter Rich. It always amazes me how much controversy exists over lighting (at least to some people) when water quality etc is a much more indicative of success. By the way. Love Reef Beef!Thanks, Ben. We never know who may use any avatars nowadays.
My name is Alex. I'm just a hobbyist.
In regards to the tanks posted, I believe they reflect the personal preferences of each person.
Gotcha, and thanks so much!This same post appears about once a quarter Rich. It always amazes me how much controversy exists over lighting (at least to some people) when water quality etc is a much more indicative of success. By the way. Love Reef Beef!
I think there's something to extrapolate from them NOT chiming it.Nothing better than listen from those friends.
We know there are "millions" of papers showing UV damages to shallow reefs, so those studies won't matter much.
The reason why I think we should rule out those papers showing reef damage by UV is simply because any metal halides, T5 or LED in a proper set up and with the right application shouldn't damage any coral in terms of UV.I think there's something to extrapolate from them NOT chiming it.
And if Tullio could back up his position, he would've done it in the video.
Ruling out papers that say UV is damaging to corals is a classic case of dismissing science to support an unfounded position. If there's an expectation that uv is better for corals further down in the water column, one must consider the fact that uv is filter out rather quickly and never reach corals beyond a certain depth.
That's just me thinking out loud...
For what I'm looking for, yup. It's my first preference, then T5s. My kids have only LED over their freshwater planted tanks at home. I'm not against it. Most of my friends have LEDs.No lights can match the reliability of yet another MH is the best thing ever thread by OP. Across decades and forums - over and over.
We know there are "millions" of papers showing UV damages to shallow reefs, so those studies won't matter much. We need to find those papers that actually will help us understand if there is any utilization or "absorption" of UVA or UVB by the coral and what pathways it will follow, besides photosynthesis.
The reason why I think we should rule out those papers showing reef damage by UV is simply because any metal halides, T5 or LED in a proper set up and with the right application shouldn't damage any coral in terms of UV.
Besides if your levels are WAY below sunlight your biological effects will also way below.many lamps produce sizeable areas of high-intensity UVR, sometimes more intense than natural sunlight!
I will appreciate very much if they find time to come here.