new LED help

Orcca · 05/18/2010, 09:40 PM

So i just got a marineland LED light http://www.marinedepot.com/Marinelan...FILDFX-vi.html
And i am wondering what type of corals can grow in this light.
specifically what types of corals will NOT do well in this lighting system.
At the moment i have a few zoa's, true blue mushroom, a leather, and a frogspawn. All seem to be doing ok but its too early to tell. I am very keen on acro's and monti's. Also really want to get some chalice for this tank.
If anyone has any suggestions for me i would greatly appriciate it.

Also i know that this light was not meant for coral, but i was told that some can do well. I am just not sure what types of coral can and cannot do well.
thanks guys!!
nick

wesley6610 · 05/19/2010, 12:27 PM

Looks like this light will give you enough output for soft corals only, maybe some LPS if you sit them up high enough in the tank, but I wouldn't risk it. What size tank do you have? If you can return it and get a higher power LED fixture like a Maxspect or Pacific Sun, that might help you out a bit more. I made my LED fixture with help from folks in the DIY forum here on RC, so that is also an option.

Orcca · 05/19/2010, 03:27 PM

i have a 30 gallon about a foot deep
i looked at others but the price for the one i got sold me.

Ron99 · 05/19/2010, 04:09 PM

Possibly only the lowest light softies. This is not a coral fixture but best for a fish only tank. It uses a a very small number of low power LEDs and will not produce much PAR.

Orcca · 05/19/2010, 04:24 PM

hmm ok well thanks guys if i found out anything ill be sure to update everyone

05/18/2010, 09:40 PM	#1
Orcca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 34	new LED help So i just got a marineland LED light http://www.marinedepot.com/Marinelan...FILDFX-vi.html And i am wondering what type of corals can grow in this light. specifically what types of corals will NOT do well in this lighting system. At the moment i have a few zoa's, true blue mushroom, a leather, and a frogspawn. All seem to be doing ok but its too early to tell. I am very keen on acro's and monti's. Also really want to get some chalice for this tank. If anyone has any suggestions for me i would greatly appriciate it. Also i know that this light was not meant for coral, but i was told that some can do well. I am just not sure what types of coral can and cannot do well. thanks guys!! nick

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05/19/2010, 12:27 PM	#2
wesley6610 Water Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 576	Looks like this light will give you enough output for soft corals only, maybe some LPS if you sit them up high enough in the tank, but I wouldn't risk it. What size tank do you have? If you can return it and get a higher power LED fixture like a Maxspect or Pacific Sun, that might help you out a bit more. I made my LED fixture with help from folks in the DIY forum here on RC, so that is also an option.

05/19/2010, 03:27 PM	#3
Orcca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 34	i have a 30 gallon about a foot deep i looked at others but the price for the one i got sold me.

05/19/2010, 04:09 PM	#4
Ron99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Rock, BC, Canada Posts: 176	Possibly only the lowest light softies. This is not a coral fixture but best for a fish only tank. It uses a a very small number of low power LEDs and will not produce much PAR.

05/19/2010, 04:24 PM	#5
Orcca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 34	hmm ok well thanks guys if i found out anything ill be sure to update everyone