Luminous intensity

asid61 · 10/30/2011, 02:06 PM

Not sure what forum to post this in, but here goes.
Does the luminous intensity rating on leds have an effect on coral growth? Is it like lumens? I am asking because the leds I want to use for my pico have a luminous intensity of 16000-18000.
Also, can I use regular leds instead of CREE leds?

BigAl2007 · 10/31/2011, 02:14 PM

Can you get regular instead of Cree? Do you want regular fuel in your hot-rod or High Octane? There IS a difference for sure. Buy cheap LED and you'll be replacing them eventually. Either because you aren't happy or because they die on you.

10/30/2011, 02:06 PM	#1
asid61 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 1,111	Luminous intensity Not sure what forum to post this in, but here goes. Does the luminous intensity rating on leds have an effect on coral growth? Is it like lumens? I am asking because the leds I want to use for my pico have a luminous intensity of 16000-18000. Also, can I use regular leds instead of CREE leds?

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10/31/2011, 02:14 PM	#2
BigAl2007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waynesville, NC USA Posts: 1,737	Can you get regular instead of Cree? Do you want regular fuel in your hot-rod or High Octane? There IS a difference for sure. Buy cheap LED and you'll be replacing them eventually. Either because you aren't happy or because they die on you.