samedi 4 avril 2015

150 gal Lighting Questions w/ LEDs

Hi,



I have a 150 gallon (72x18x28) FOWLR setup currently and have been using my two 36" Marineland advanced LED strip lights. Since I only had fish this was perfect to get things going. Now that I am setup and running I would like to venture into the world of corals. I recently purchased and added two Marineland Reef LED strip lights and wanted to get opinions on how long to run the whites and blues of both types of LEDs that I have. I have not actually added corals yet so there is nothing at risk. I wanted to get this figured out before sticking them in the water. I know that certain corals require certain amounts of light but I am asking in general. I would like to have the white lights on when we are gathered in the living room for at least a couple of hours in the evening so we can enjoy the colors and sea life before the blues come on. I assume that the more I have the lights on the more I will grow algae. I am not sure wether I should have the white lights come on in pairs (Adv LEDs then Reef LEDS) and the same with the blue lights, or if I should only have the reef LED blues on for a small amount of time and leave the Adv LED blues on all night?? So if someone would like to give some advice I would really appreciate it. :confused:



My current timing on the sets are as follows:



ADV. LEDS:

Whites - 6AM-9:30PM

Blue (lunar) - 4PM-6AM



Reef LEDS:

Whites - 6AM-9:30PM

Blue -4PM-4AM



I will list the light details below:



1. Marineland Advanced LED Strip Lights provide the ultimate opportunity to create a realistic underwater home-aquarium environment. This all-new line of LED lights is 20% brighter and is designed for reliable, long-term performance. Adjustable mounting legs allow for flexibility in fitting aquarium widths of 18-24 inches, 24-36 inches, 36-48 inches, and 48-60 inches, and an integrated timer provides maximum control. Daylight LED lamps provides brighter output than two typical fluorescent bulbs and lunar LED lamps replicate the moon-light cycle. Both settings are energy efficient; providing up to $50 in annual savings* and up to 5 years of use**. Advanced LED Strip Lights are ideal for freshwater or saltwater aquariums and low intensity plants.



Daylight LED Lamps provides brighter output than two typical fluorescent bulbs

Lunar LED Lamps replicate the moon light cycle



2. Marineland Reef LED Strip Lights provide the ultimate opportunity to create a realistic underwater reef-aquarium environment. This all-new line of LED lights is 20% brighter and is designed for reliable, long-term performance. Adjustable mounting legs allow for flexibility in fitting aquarium widths of 18-24 inches, 24-36 inches, 36-48 inches, and 48-60 inches, and an integrated timer provides maximum control. Daylight 14,000K 1 Watt LED Lamps provide the correct spectral output for reef aquariums and Lunar 460NM 1 Watt LED Lamps provide light that replicates deep water light needed for proper coral growth. Both settings are energy efficient for up to $100 in annual savings* and up to 10 years of use**.



Daylight 14,000K 1 Watt LED Lamps provide the correct spectral output for reef aquariums

Lunar 460NM 1 Watt LED Lamps provide light that replicates deep water light needed for proper coral growth




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