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Unread 01/26/2016, 09:08 PM   #1
zoasguy
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My LED fixture

Picked up some LED lights on craigslist for $70. They are the
SKKYE Light - Tablet 30 Watt Model 6201. These are the stats:

Watts: 30
Daylight Spectrum: 10K
Moonlight: 465nm

Tank: 20g tall
What are the shortcomings of this light?
Will it be a good choice for LPS and softies, perhaps SPS down the road?

Thanks.


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Unread 01/26/2016, 09:58 PM   #2
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I'm not familiar with this type of light but if you get a PAR meter to measure that would tell you what type of corals you could keep. In my local Reef club you can borrow one but there is quite a list. Apex monitors also have a par module I believe.


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Unread 01/26/2016, 10:05 PM   #3
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After checking their website this looks like a 28 bulb light with four moon lights. 1 watt per led for the 10k lights. In a 20g tank these should be good for lps and soft corals. It's a nice light as far as looks are concerned. For 70 dollars it's a good start and you can always upgrade later if you want something more!


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I'm not familiar with this type of light but if you get a PAR meter to measure that would tell you what type of corals you could keep. In my local Reef club you can borrow one but there is quite a list. Apex monitors also have a par module I believe.
Would a regular PAR meter work? One that photographers use? Is their a formula that would equate the light at a certain distance, divided by a factor that the water limits the power of that wavelength?


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Unread 01/27/2016, 10:12 AM   #5
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After checking their website this looks like a 28 bulb light with four moon lights. 1 watt per led for the 10k lights. In a 20g tank these should be good for lps and soft corals. It's a nice light as far as looks are concerned. For 70 dollars it's a good start and you can always upgrade later if you want something more!
Thanks for the vote of confidence.


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Unread 01/27/2016, 10:41 AM   #6
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Would a regular PAR meter work? One that photographers use? Is their a formula that would equate the light at a certain distance, divided by a factor that the water limits the power of that wavelength?

I don't know about that. I'm sure others that are more experienced will chime in.


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Unread 01/27/2016, 09:58 PM   #7
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Anyone have some input?


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Unread 01/27/2016, 10:15 PM   #8
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Seems weak to me, I suspect zoas and other low light demanding corals will be okay, but nothing that needs strong light like anemones, clams or SPS corals.


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Unread 01/28/2016, 03:42 PM   #9
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OK I will keep that in mind.


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