For anyone that switched from MH to led's in a reef did you notice any difference in coral growth , color and overall health?
I made a led light fixture for my pico tank you can check it out here 3rd page http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/53851-my-upgrade-2-gallons.html it took a lot of research and a lot of work but I could not be happier with the results.There is no heat going into the tank and hardly any electricity being used . I was so happy with it that I placed a big order to make a fixture for 1/3 of my 125 gallon tank to see how it comes out and in the fall if I like what I see I'll make the rest of the tank led.The assembly will be small enough to fit in my existing fixture and according to the specs should have the intensity of a 400 mh but to know for sure I'm going to have to borough a lux meter anyone ?
The lights just like my pico's fixture will have controls for intensity and color .
The calculated savings in electricity and bulbs for the year is $550 and that's not including the fact that I wont need fans and a chiller running as much if not at all.
I made a led light fixture for my pico tank you can check it out here 3rd page http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/53851-my-upgrade-2-gallons.html it took a lot of research and a lot of work but I could not be happier with the results.There is no heat going into the tank and hardly any electricity being used . I was so happy with it that I placed a big order to make a fixture for 1/3 of my 125 gallon tank to see how it comes out and in the fall if I like what I see I'll make the rest of the tank led.The assembly will be small enough to fit in my existing fixture and according to the specs should have the intensity of a 400 mh but to know for sure I'm going to have to borough a lux meter anyone ?
The lights just like my pico's fixture will have controls for intensity and color .
The calculated savings in electricity and bulbs for the year is $550 and that's not including the fact that I wont need fans and a chiller running as much if not at all.