LED as main light - Page 26

RedEyeReef · 10/01/2004, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bleach
4 spelling mistakes in a single post. Good work retard.

Dude, take it easy, especially for your 1st post. Try contributing something not slamming someone.

Obi-dad · 10/01/2004, 01:23 PM

bleach - this is a friendly, family suitable forum, not like many of the other types of forums out there. Mods here will warn, then ban you for statements like that, as they should.

hydro · 10/01/2004, 07:24 PM

Thanks Guys
I have kind of gotten used to spell check and don't pay as much attenion to my spelling as mabey I should.
Joe

format32 · 10/18/2004, 05:27 PM

26 pages and not a comment on coral growth? Has anyone seen any positives to led's for reefkeeping?

Gomer · 10/18/2004, 05:57 PM

no idea on reefs, but they work well on my plants.

Worldwithin · 10/18/2004, 11:06 PM

Currently I am still monitoring my coral growth in my sump / fuge where I have my LED array running. I think that I overdrove the LEDs as they have a noticablly grew dimmer than when they were new. Unfortunately I do not currently have any solid evidence as to good or bad, but I will definately post progress as time passes.

format32 · 10/19/2004, 09:51 AM

Anyone want to sell me an already made setup that I can fit into my 5 gallon nano?

minfinger · 10/19/2004, 08:31 PM

Define already made up?

All you need is sand a few #s of rock, about $30 in frags and a light. Oh and a $15 hang filter, probably cost less than that.

Worldwithin · 10/19/2004, 09:23 PM

I believe that he is looking for a built LED setup for his nano, not the stuff to put in it. That is assuming his request follows the thread it was posted in....

Snailspace · 10/20/2004, 04:10 AM

As manufacturer of the MoonScape nightlight (we don't use the term "moonlight), we know the moon's light to be much more complicated than most people understand. For example 475nanometers refers to a small PEAK in the VISIBLE spectrum of light emitted by the moon. The total spectrum is much broader, with many peaks and includes the invisible spectrums as well. So claims of "increased coral growth and spawning" is without substance. There is no objective supportive data. Even the "lunar cycle circuits" are flawed. But these LED's do serve a purpose and are the best lighting bang for the buckout there. They light our tanks for the other 12 hours, we can see nocturnal activity and they DO NOT HARM corals or fish (in the case of our lights). That we have tested.

LED's are the "light of the future" for many applications but it may be quite a while until they can compare with MH's and are suitable for coral growth. I too would not discourage anyone from experimenting. It is worthwhile and has allowed us to accomplish our goals so far.

minfinger · 10/20/2004, 04:41 AM

LOL forgot whatthread I was on...I was tired last night

toona · 10/20/2004, 08:27 AM

some interesting links you guys might want to check out

http://autolumination.com/brightness.html

http://autolumination.com/colors.htm

format32 · 10/20/2004, 10:02 AM

I am looking for a set of lights that I can fit into my 3 gallon nano. Something like a retrofit that already has all the wiring done. Anyone sell anything like that?

MalawianDude · 10/22/2004, 08:16 AM

i found these links on ebay, might work with ur nano:
ebay auction

this one might work better:
ebay auction

and this one is built in acrylic casing, small enough perhaps length is 4" width 3/8":ebay lite

MalawianDude · 10/22/2004, 08:20 AM

chucklez
Registered Member

Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Valmeyer, IL
Occupation: Out of Work Computer Programmer, Got any leads?
Posts: 182

I guess this thread is all bumped out.

Actually, I am in the process of creating my own LED array.

This array will have:
70 21000 Mcd White LEDs
40 7850 Mcd Blue LEDs

I am connecting it to a control board I have here at work to turn on certain sets of lights, at certain times.

I am going to test it on a small tank for now, and try to grow a peice of coral to see if it works ok.

Once it is completed, I will post pics.

can't wait to see pics, i have been searching radio shack for control boards to avoid having to lots of wires. For now i have been drilling then using a project box as a cover.

chucklez · 10/22/2004, 03:50 PM

Im still working on it. I have been off work for the past several weeks with a bad back. Kinda hard to get up and drill holes in acrylic and stoop over a load of wires when you are confined to bed for a month

Once it is completed I will let everyone know.

MalawianDude · 10/22/2004, 03:52 PM

very cool, get well, we got outbreak of whooping cough here, and i think i am getting it!

blu0honu · 11/13/2004, 01:26 PM

I know this thread has been mostly concerned with using LEDs as a main light source, but is anyone using them as a substitute for actinics? On my old 30 gallon "nano" setup, my two 1w moonlights fluoresced corals enough to be noticeable through the 150w MH.

sandisct · 01/11/2005, 09:49 AM

any pix yet? big02daddy2002?

MalawianDude · 01/11/2005, 11:43 AM

here is the first one i made, when trying different types of wiring and LED's, i have white, UV, Blue, and red. When i tried the flors. UV just made tank dark, but i am thinking that since the LED is more focused light it may just penetrate the water alot better...i will be experimenting with them soon..here's what i have done so far..i kinda got caught up in breeding african cichlids there for awhile...

And i began one for my 10g hex, figured a planted tank..

with that 10g setup, i am just going to use a project box for cover and install a push switch...that has 20 white LED's i believe.

Juppy_Juppy · 01/15/2005, 08:23 AM

Hi all, Am interested in this subject. Have any of you had any progress since using these leds or did it fall flat on its face??

MalawianDude · 01/15/2005, 12:10 PM

lol, no its still going. I just got into sellin the blue streetglow neons moonlighting that i didnt have time for the LED's, but am gonna start goin back at it soon.....I ran into problems on the wiring, for either series or parallel...

zachtos · 03/15/2005, 01:28 PM

Has anyone followed through with LED lighting effects on actual long term coral growth yet?

MelodyCorals · 12/07/2005, 04:59 PM

I know this thread is quite long, but I'm still wondering if anyone has anything specific to show for their LED ideas. I was doing some research, and it seems it should be feasible given the right array of LEDs. Any new pics?

zachtos · 12/07/2005, 06:14 PM

LED tank project

I am working on an array right now actually. I expect to be done this month.

10/01/2004, 01:23 PM	#627
Obi-dad Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CT Posts: 4,314	bleach - this is a friendly, family suitable forum, not like many of the other types of forums out there. Mods here will warn, then ban you for statements like that, as they should. __________________ Greg, member of ARKSC and CTARS Visit our CTARS club website by clicking my RC name then 'visit homepage' - and please support your LFS Current Tank Info: 75g mostly stonies. DIY LEDs (24 CW XP-G, 48 RB XR-E) on dwizum CAT4101 drivers, DIY Hydra controller, SSB, Korallin Ca Reactor, Euroreef skimmer

10/18/2004, 05:57 PM	#630
Gomer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SF Posts: 1,049	no idea on reefs, but they work well on my plants. __________________ -Tony

10/18/2004, 11:06 PM	#631
Worldwithin Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 512	Currently I am still monitoring my coral growth in my sump / fuge where I have my LED array running. I think that I overdrove the LEDs as they have a noticablly grew dimmer than when they were new. Unfortunately I do not currently have any solid evidence as to good or bad, but I will definately post progress as time passes. __________________ Rock is dead... Long live paper and scissors!! Current Tank Info: 135gal reef, 150lb LR, 200lb DSB

10/19/2004, 09:23 PM	#634
Worldwithin Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 512	I believe that he is looking for a built LED setup for his nano, not the stuff to put in it. That is assuming his request follows the thread it was posted in.... __________________ Rock is dead... Long live paper and scissors!! Current Tank Info: 135gal reef, 150lb LR, 200lb DSB

10/20/2004, 04:10 AM	#635
Snailspace Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 76	LED's As manufacturer of the MoonScape nightlight (we don't use the term "moonlight), we know the moon's light to be much more complicated than most people understand. For example 475nanometers refers to a small PEAK in the VISIBLE spectrum of light emitted by the moon. The total spectrum is much broader, with many peaks and includes the invisible spectrums as well. So claims of "increased coral growth and spawning" is without substance. There is no objective supportive data. Even the "lunar cycle circuits" are flawed. But these LED's do serve a purpose and are the best lighting bang for the buckout there. They light our tanks for the other 12 hours, we can see nocturnal activity and they DO NOT HARM corals or fish (in the case of our lights). That we have tested. LED's are the "light of the future" for many applications but it may be quite a while until they can compare with MH's and are suitable for coral growth. I too would not discourage anyone from experimenting. It is worthwhile and has allowed us to accomplish our goals so far. __________________ Respect Mother Nature or she just may give you a hard whippin' Current Tank Info: 150g 1/2" cast acrylic center OF with 60g custom sump/fuge. Mag18, AquaC 180 skim, 2ea Tunze 1600 cir pumps with elct. controller, UV, 840w VHO, custom moonlight, 5 fish, 50 assorted LPS/Softies.

10/01/2004, 07:24 PM	#628
hydro Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 71	Thanks Guys I have kind of gotten used to spell check and don't pay as much attenion to my spelling as mabey I should. Joe

10/18/2004, 05:27 PM	#629
format32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 29	26 pages and not a comment on coral growth? Has anyone seen any positives to led's for reefkeeping?

10/19/2004, 09:51 AM	#632
format32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 29	Anyone want to sell me an already made setup that I can fit into my 5 gallon nano?

10/19/2004, 08:31 PM	#633
minfinger Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 2,724	Define already made up? All you need is sand a few #s of rock, about $30 in frags and a light. Oh and a $15 hang filter, probably cost less than that.

10/20/2004, 04:41 AM	#636
minfinger Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 2,724	LOL forgot whatthread I was on...I was tired last night

10/20/2004, 08:27 AM	#637
toona Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	some interesting links you guys might want to check out http://autolumination.com/brightness.html http://autolumination.com/colors.htm

10/20/2004, 10:02 AM	#638
format32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 29	I am looking for a set of lights that I can fit into my 3 gallon nano. Something like a retrofit that already has all the wiring done. Anyone sell anything like that?

10/22/2004, 08:16 AM	#639
MalawianDude Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beaver Dam, WI Posts: 1,066	i found these links on ebay, might work with ur nano: ebay auction this one might work better: ebay auction and this one is built in acrylic casing, small enough perhaps length is 4" width 3/8":ebay lite __________________ 125g In the Making 33g Long Reef 12g Nano Current Tank Info: Too many to explain

10/22/2004, 08:20 AM	#640
MalawianDude Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beaver Dam, WI Posts: 1,066	chucklez Registered Member Registered: Nov 2003 Location: Valmeyer, IL Occupation: Out of Work Computer Programmer, Got any leads? Posts: 182 I guess this thread is all bumped out. Actually, I am in the process of creating my own LED array. This array will have: 70 21000 Mcd White LEDs 40 7850 Mcd Blue LEDs I am connecting it to a control board I have here at work to turn on certain sets of lights, at certain times. I am going to test it on a small tank for now, and try to grow a peice of coral to see if it works ok. Once it is completed, I will post pics. can't wait to see pics, i have been searching radio shack for control boards to avoid having to lots of wires. For now i have been drilling then using a project box as a cover. __________________ 125g In the Making 33g Long Reef 12g Nano Current Tank Info: Too many to explain

10/22/2004, 03:50 PM	#641
chucklez Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: IL Posts: 1,405	Im still working on it. I have been off work for the past several weeks with a bad back. Kinda hard to get up and drill holes in acrylic and stoop over a load of wires when you are confined to bed for a month Once it is completed I will let everyone know. __________________ Can't we just exist without conflict...HUMAN LIVES MATTER Current Tank Info: 150g

10/22/2004, 03:52 PM	#642
MalawianDude Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beaver Dam, WI Posts: 1,066	very cool, get well, we got outbreak of whooping cough here, and i think i am getting it! __________________ 125g In the Making 33g Long Reef 12g Nano Current Tank Info: Too many to explain

11/13/2004, 01:26 PM	#643
blu0honu Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 70	I know this thread has been mostly concerned with using LEDs as a main light source, but is anyone using them as a substitute for actinics? On my old 30 gallon "nano" setup, my two 1w moonlights fluoresced corals enough to be noticeable through the 150w MH.

01/11/2005, 09:49 AM	#644
sandisct Moved On Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 133	any pix yet? big02daddy2002?

01/11/2005, 11:43 AM	#645
MalawianDude Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beaver Dam, WI Posts: 1,066	here is the first one i made, when trying different types of wiring and LED's, i have white, UV, Blue, and red. When i tried the flors. UV just made tank dark, but i am thinking that since the LED is more focused light it may just penetrate the water alot better...i will be experimenting with them soon..here's what i have done so far..i kinda got caught up in breeding african cichlids there for awhile... And i began one for my 10g hex, figured a planted tank.. with that 10g setup, i am just going to use a project box for cover and install a push switch...that has 20 white LED's i believe. __________________ 125g In the Making 33g Long Reef 12g Nano Current Tank Info: Too many to explain

01/15/2005, 08:23 AM	#646
Juppy_Juppy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: norwich,england Posts: 51	Hi all, Am interested in this subject. Have any of you had any progress since using these leds or did it fall flat on its face??

01/15/2005, 12:10 PM	#647
MalawianDude Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beaver Dam, WI Posts: 1,066	lol, no its still going. I just got into sellin the blue streetglow neons moonlighting that i didnt have time for the LED's, but am gonna start goin back at it soon.....I ran into problems on the wiring, for either series or parallel... __________________ 125g In the Making 33g Long Reef 12g Nano Current Tank Info: Too many to explain

03/15/2005, 01:28 PM	#648
zachtos Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,161	progress? Has anyone followed through with LED lighting effects on actual long term coral growth yet?

12/07/2005, 04:59 PM	#649
MelodyCorals Moved On Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 250	I know this thread is quite long, but I'm still wondering if anyone has anything specific to show for their LED ideas. I was doing some research, and it seems it should be feasible given the right array of LEDs. Any new pics?

12/07/2005, 06:14 PM	#650
zachtos Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,161	LED tank project I am working on an array right now actually. I expect to be done this month.