Has anyone researched using LED lights for reefkeeping purpo

[pat2717]

They are pretty expensive, but incredibly efficient. Much more light output per watt that PC's. Also, the lights last for a really long time (100,000 hours). One website I found, www.theledlight.com, says that their white LED's have a kelvin rating of 8000k. Any knowledge or opinions?

 

[chris_h]

I think people will use them, but not until they create large LEDs.

 

[polyp]

I was thinking a panel of those new cold white/blue LED's would be useful for simulating a moon cycle. Otherwise, I don't know what the spectral distribution actually looks like, but I suspect they wouldn't kick out enough PAR at any rate to be of use during the daylight photoperiod. Maybe one day though, eh? The current developments in LED technology are pretty groovy.

 

[Anonymous]

Champion lighting sells an LED moonlight:
http://www.championlighting.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?page=Products/Lighting/asl.html&cart_id=1012878.10608

at the bottom of the page.

 

[pat2717]

I was also thinking that at least it would be a good moonlight or pre and post daylight period light to simulate the sun rising. Plus, I found it interesting that they have some blue spectrum lights. A few of these spotted over a clam or stony might help supplement an existing lighting setup. Especially if it's a little underpowered like mine.