LED lights ?

heathersangels · 03/20/2013, 08:12 AM

How well do they work with corals? Thinking of changing out my old lighting system was wanting pros and coms.
Thanks

thegrun · 03/20/2013, 08:39 AM

Like any type of lighting it depends on the make/model and there are pros and cons to each. Yes, many of us (me included) run LED lighting over their reef tanks. Look for 3 watt emmiters and a variety of colors for the best performance and look.

BigAl2007 · 03/20/2013, 08:41 AM

LED can be the best thing since sliced bread but some of the ones on the market aren't even worth their weight in bread.

Do some research and save up to get an LED unit that has a proven track record and preferably one you can go and see on a tank that's been running it more than a couple of weeks.

MSreefdoc · 03/20/2013, 10:18 AM

I have had a DIY led light built with cree 3w led's and I have sps, lps, and softies doing great. Just as long as your tank isn't too deep you will be fine. I'm currently looking to upgrade to a pair of ecotech radion led lights.

MSreefdoc · 03/20/2013, 10:19 AM

Sorry I meant to say I have had the led's over my tank for over a year**

blur456 · 03/20/2013, 11:25 AM

My recommendation is unless you have an issue or other deficiency you want to fix with your current lights, is to wait, research, wait some more. In the equipment forum you can find threads on the lower cost fixtures ("Chinese", Reefbreeders, etc.) and high end units costing 5x more. Competition will move the market's performance and price point somewhere between the two and ideally in the favor of the consumer.

03/20/2013, 08:12 AM	#1
heathersangels Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Greenbrier Ar Posts: 20	LED lights ? How well do they work with corals? Thinking of changing out my old lighting system was wanting pros and coms. Thanks

03/20/2013, 08:39 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Like any type of lighting it depends on the make/model and there are pros and cons to each. Yes, many of us (me included) run LED lighting over their reef tanks. Look for 3 watt emmiters and a variety of colors for the best performance and look.

03/20/2013, 08:41 AM	#3
BigAl2007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waynesville, NC USA Posts: 1,737	LED can be the best thing since sliced bread but some of the ones on the market aren't even worth their weight in bread. Do some research and save up to get an LED unit that has a proven track record and preferably one you can go and see on a tank that's been running it more than a couple of weeks.

03/20/2013, 10:18 AM	#4
MSreefdoc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 68	I have had a DIY led light built with cree 3w led's and I have sps, lps, and softies doing great. Just as long as your tank isn't too deep you will be fine. I'm currently looking to upgrade to a pair of ecotech radion led lights.

03/20/2013, 10:19 AM	#5
MSreefdoc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 68	Sorry I meant to say I have had the led's over my tank for over a year**

03/20/2013, 11:25 AM	#6
blur456 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 90	My recommendation is unless you have an issue or other deficiency you want to fix with your current lights, is to wait, research, wait some more. In the equipment forum you can find threads on the lower cost fixtures ("Chinese", Reefbreeders, etc.) and high end units costing 5x more. Competition will move the market's performance and price point somewhere between the two and ideally in the favor of the consumer.