Reefbreeder blue LEDs vs Moon lighting

ajespo85 · 07/19/2014, 10:15 AM

I'm sure I already have the answer, but are the blues on my LEDs (Reefbreeders) too powerful to be left on all night? Is it bad for my tank to leave mine on all night, or should I just invest in getting some Moon lighting? Thanks.

Tony

JiveWalker · 07/19/2014, 10:30 AM

Are you running a photon? Below a setting of 10 on the blue channel are actually moon lights, different from the blues at 10 and above.

jamiepm · 07/19/2014, 10:37 AM

I have the reefbreeders also. I do a small ramp up and down of the blues through the night, and as mentioned above I don't exceed 9 for the moon cycle.

ajespo85 · 07/19/2014, 12:06 PM

No, no photon. I'm just worried that running the blues all night might be too much, and won't allow time for my tank to "sleep". I have to adjust my breeders by hand.

JiveWalker · 07/19/2014, 12:16 PM

I only have experience with the Photon. Maybe someone else will chime in. Id also reccomend posting in the reefbreeders forum, I'm sure they can give you some direction.

ajespo85 · 07/19/2014, 03:10 PM

good idea! thanks!

Indymann99 · 07/19/2014, 03:48 PM

On a non-Photon unit full blues (assume you are not going to adjust the dial each night and morning) is TOO much for moonlights.

Get separate moonlights

07/19/2014, 10:15 AM	#1
ajespo85 Espo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Akron, ohio Posts: 447	Reefbreeder blue LEDs vs Moon lighting I'm sure I already have the answer, but are the blues on my LEDs (Reefbreeders) too powerful to be left on all night? Is it bad for my tank to leave mine on all night, or should I just invest in getting some Moon lighting? Thanks. Tony

07/19/2014, 10:30 AM	#2
JiveWalker Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chucktown Posts: 184	Are you running a photon? Below a setting of 10 on the blue channel are actually moon lights, different from the blues at 10 and above. __________________ 90 AGA \| 20+ G Sump \| Berlin 25-250 \| Photon 48 \| Rio 2500+ \| UltraClear 250WD \| WP25

07/19/2014, 12:16 PM	#5
JiveWalker Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chucktown Posts: 184	I only have experience with the Photon. Maybe someone else will chime in. Id also reccomend posting in the reefbreeders forum, I'm sure they can give you some direction. __________________ 90 AGA \| 20+ G Sump \| Berlin 25-250 \| Photon 48 \| Rio 2500+ \| UltraClear 250WD \| WP25

07/19/2014, 03:48 PM	#7
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	On a non-Photon unit full blues (assume you are not going to adjust the dial each night and morning) is TOO much for moonlights. Get separate moonlights __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

07/19/2014, 10:37 AM	#3
jamiepm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 52	I have the reefbreeders also. I do a small ramp up and down of the blues through the night, and as mentioned above I don't exceed 9 for the moon cycle.

07/19/2014, 12:06 PM	#4
ajespo85 Espo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Akron, ohio Posts: 447	No, no photon. I'm just worried that running the blues all night might be too much, and won't allow time for my tank to "sleep". I have to adjust my breeders by hand.

07/19/2014, 03:10 PM	#6
ajespo85 Espo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Akron, ohio Posts: 447	good idea! thanks!