Use of Lasers in Controlling Pest Algae and Corals

Liquid360 · Apr 13, 2013

Well I'm able to kill Aptasia quite effectively with my 500mw 532nm laser. So yes lol

eel-byte · Apr 13, 2013

This is intriguing, so many uses. My Aptasia area just starting to spread. I've had mixed success with peppermint shrimp, haven't been able to keep a copperbanded.

Dtech07 · Apr 13, 2013

Ok I found a unit for $199 think I'm going to pull the trigger and go for it and do some video footage for proof of success or failed.
Also does it make a difference on the lasers Color?? Blue over Red over Green over Purple??

Liquid360 · Apr 13, 2013

You want either blue or green. They are brighter and destroy anything photosynthetic to greater effect. I've never seen a red or violet used for this purpose so I'm guessing there's a reason. The power is more important.
Did u see my photos?
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115590

Liquid360 · Apr 13, 2013

I tried doing video but the laser is so bright it was like trying to take a video of the sun.

Dtech07 · Apr 13, 2013

Thanks Big Time! The I just purchased is Blue and will here in a week at Max. Thanks Again

Liquid360 · Apr 13, 2013

Happy lasering!!

Dtech07 said:
Thanks Big Time! The I just purchased is Blue and will here in a week at Max. Thanks Again

Liquid360 · Apr 13, 2013

When you get it, not sure which one you purchased, if it doesn't do the job don't panic. Depending on the diameter of the beam it could need to be focused into a tighter beam. You certainly have the power but you need a focused beam to make the kill... just FYI.

Dtech07 said:
Thanks Big Time! The I just purchased is Blue and will here in a week at Max. Thanks Again

revhtree · Apr 13, 2013

Dtech07 said:
Ok I found a unit for $199 think I'm going to pull the trigger and go for it and do some video footage for proof of success or failed.
Also does it make a difference on the lasers Color?? Blue over Red over Green over Purple??

Hey can you link me to the one you purchased? Also did you by eye protection?

Liquid360 · Apr 13, 2013

I've got four pairs if anyone would like one, no charge.

revhtree said:
Hey can you link me to the one you purchased? Also did you by eye protection?

Dtech07 · Apr 13, 2013

I would love a pair. I'll pay for the shipping just send me the needed info and ill set it up.

RalphsReef · Apr 13, 2013

It may already be answered here, but would the laser damage an acrylic tank?

revhtree · Apr 13, 2013

Yea I'll take one!

eel-byte · Apr 13, 2013

revhtree said:
Hey can you link me to the one you purchased? Also did you by eye protection?

Yes, please share.

Dtech07 · Apr 14, 2013

Liquid360 said:
When you get it, not sure which one you purchased, if it doesn't do the job don't panic. Depending on the diameter of the beam it could need to be focused into a tighter beam. You certainly have the power but you need a focused beam to make the kill... just FYI.

Got it and thanks I'm sure if you hadn't said that I'd believed it didn't work and would if turned into a light saber lol.

Dtech07 · Apr 14, 2013

Sure thing it was from the 1st thread Survival Lasers.

Liquid360 · Apr 14, 2013

Not at all. Acrylic, especially in tanks, is quite translucent. A laser won't have any visible/negligible effect... however on a molecular level it's likely to weaken the structure resulting in a small breach in acrylic over time. It's vital that the laser be aimed at the appropriate entrance angle in order to maintain your tanks structural integrity...
I'm joking. It'll do nothing to your tank