LEDs

[Michael Jacobson]

I think im going to make the plunge into getting LEDs...

I currently have T5s - odyssea
https://www.amazon.com/Odyssea-Aqua...67382057&sr=1-3-fkmr1&keywords=odyssea+24"+t5

I believe I have had these lights for about 4 years or so, I have replaced the bulbs and kept up with maintenance. Now, pretty recently since i changed the bulbs last (probably 2 months ago) went from 2 white and 2 purple to 2 white and 2 blue/actinic, I am seeing a fog in the water when I look up through the water towards the light and from certain angles around the tank.

So 3 things...

1. Is it the light causing the foggy appearance? if i look straight down into the tank, it is clear as day.. glass is pretty stinking clean also
2. Anyone think of anything that could be causing the foggyness?
3. My tank is a 40breeder.. Any suggestions on LEDs without breaking the bank? figure $100-200 budget on the lights.

Thanks!

 

[twilliard]

The foggy look may be an increase in bacteria population. This can stem from a change in feeding habbits or a change of balance

 

[Michael Jacobson]

Oh - more about the tank...

I have mostly LPS, softies and zoa corals.

Variety of Acans, duncan, zoas, gonipora, plate, leptastra, hammer, christmas tree leather, candy cane coral

not thinking of adding SPS anytime soon.

 

[Michael Jacobson]

yea i was thinking it could be potential water quality... my tests are all pretty good. nitrate is a smidge high, like 20ish (API test)... My skimmer was not working well the past few weeks but it is cranking after a modification yesterday. So hopefully that will help.

 

[mdlc805]

This seems to be in your price range Galaxyhydro Led 55x3w Dimmable 165w Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Light for Reef Coral & Fish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00INM0J1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VbQExbZSHATC1