Newbie Lighting issue, Need Help

cane · Sep 30, 2015

I recently installed a second AQUAMANA-LED lights on my 90 gallon (light spectrum looks different although it is the exact same light). When I did the install I removed my 2 blue T5 lightsso I would only have LEDs. Everyone looked happy untill the switch. Now my Torch and a few other corals are not opening as before. All my perametors look good. What should I do? Also based on the info in the link what would you run these lights at?

http://www.amazon.com/AQUAMANA-LED-...sr=1-3&keywords=saltwater+aquarium+led+lights

DeniseAndy · Sep 30, 2015

First, any changes to light will affect the corals. Even a bulb change can impact them. I do not run LEDs or have much experience with them, so hope someone else chimes in. However, in the mean time, turn them down for a bit. Otherwise place screens between the light and tank to dim the light till you get a better answer. Bring the light up gradually by removing screens or gradually turning them up. Begin very low.

cane · Sep 30, 2015

Will do. What are you using and why?

DeniseAndy · Oct 1, 2015

I have had my system up for quite some time and when I set it up, LEDs were not what they are today. I was not confident in the output and the spectrums. Plus I like the if it is not broken.

I run metal halides and T5 combinations. However, these do cause heat issues, so I do run a chiller also. LEDs have come a long way, just be careful when introducing any new light. Corals take time to adjust.