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asid61 · 10/30/2011, 02:06 PM

Not sure what forum to post this in, but here goes.
Does the luminous intensity rating on leds have an effect on coral growth? Is it like lumens? I am asking because the leds I want to use for my pico have a luminous intensity of 16000-18000.
Also, can I use regular leds instead of CREE leds?

10/30/2011, 02:06 PM	#1
asid61 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 1,111	Luminous intensity Not sure what forum to post this in, but here goes. Does the luminous intensity rating on leds have an effect on coral growth? Is it like lumens? I am asking because the leds I want to use for my pico have a luminous intensity of 16000-18000. Also, can I use regular leds instead of CREE leds?