Thinking about ecoxotic panorama for refugium

messina06 · 12/20/2011, 09:09 PM

I am trying to find a solid LED light for my sump. I want something simple that will not take up much space. I am leaning towards LEDs to minimize heat. Anyone use these?

tqpolo · 12/20/2011, 10:04 PM

LED doesn't have the spectrum to grow macro algae.

messina06 · 12/20/2011, 10:46 PM

Would this not work?
http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CG0Q8wIwAQ

jfingers8 · 12/21/2011, 01:10 AM

yes, that would work and there is definitely led out that with the correct spectrum to grow macro algae. 6500k would do that trick.

rtparty · 12/21/2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tqpolo

LED doesn't have the spectrum to grow macro algae.

Your post = major fail.

This is one more reason we need a face palm emoticon on this forum.

I have grown chaeto and other macros with LEDs for a few years now. The 8k Panorama PRO will grow macro just fine. I have even had great success mixing in some blues.

96p993 · 12/21/2011, 09:17 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Waterpoof-Outd...ref=pd_cp_hi_1

This is what I have and its great, doesnt take up much room, and is BRIGHT

12/20/2011, 09:09 PM	#1
messina06 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ft lauderdale, FL Posts: 364	Thinking about ecoxotic panorama for refugium I am trying to find a solid LED light for my sump. I want something simple that will not take up much space. I am leaning towards LEDs to minimize heat. Anyone use these?

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12/20/2011, 10:04 PM	#2
tqpolo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 372	LED doesn't have the spectrum to grow macro algae.

12/20/2011, 10:46 PM	#3
messina06 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ft lauderdale, FL Posts: 364	Would this not work? http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CG0Q8wIwAQ

12/21/2011, 01:10 AM	#4
jfingers8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MA Posts: 562	yes, that would work and there is definitely led out that with the correct spectrum to grow macro algae. 6500k would do that trick.

12/21/2011, 09:17 AM	#6
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	http://www.amazon.com/Waterpoof-Outd...ref=pd_cp_hi_1 This is what I have and its great, doesnt take up much room, and is BRIGHT