Cozer's Dream Reef
- Thread starter cozer
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Hate to be the sore thumb, but were these pix edited? If so do you have any unedited pix?
If notonce again!!
These pics are edited by ACDsee with only the "brightness" adjustment. Most of these pics were take under the condition of low ISO value (>200) to obtain good quality of lower noises. Therefore, if not the post-treatment of brightness adjustment, they will look much darker than what one may see by naked eyes. As for the color, not further adjustment has been done on them!
So, what should I do now?
In my opinion personally, I think post-treatment is sometimes necessary if the pics are taken under critical conditions. If not, I agree with the presentation of the "untouched" pics!
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Monthly update of May (20gal Zoa Only Tank)
FTS under white and blue LED lights
FTS under blue LED light only
Some pics under white and blue LED lights
Same pics under blue LED lights only
Two of the fishes in this tank:
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FTS under white and blue LED lights
FTS under blue LED light only
Some pics under white and blue LED lights
Same pics under blue LED lights only
Two of the fishes in this tank:
Actually, I don't do fragging at all. For this tank, I would like them growing all over the rocks. My dream is to see no exposure of the rock fron top-down view! lol~ But a damn crab in this tank is doing the destruction there......not able to catch it without moving the rocks~ Quite upset!
Great looking Tanks!
I'm gradually becoming interested in LEDs more and more. Can you provide us more information on the LED fixture? Who makes it? How long have you been using it? Have you seen any difference in coral growth or change in colors between your LEDs and T5s? Most fixtures I've seen in the U.S. have blue and white LEDs only. What is the reson for the red LEDs?
Thanks for sharing your tank with us..
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I'm gradually becoming interested in LEDs more and more. Can you provide us more information on the LED fixture? Who makes it? How long have you been using it? Have you seen any difference in coral growth or change in colors between your LEDs and T5s? Most fixtures I've seen in the U.S. have blue and white LEDs only. What is the reson for the red LEDs?
Thanks for sharing your tank with us..
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I don't know if it is appropriate to reply the questions about the spec. and/or the manufacturer of the fixture I got here in the forum! I got warned in other sites b/c they thought I am doing advertisement for the products. So, If you really need to know more about the fixture, please send me your e-mail in a PM. I can send you some info. I got when I tried to purchase mine few months ago.
As for the the difference in corals growth or change in colors between LED and other lighting source, in my own case, I used a 2X150W + 2X39W T5 set for my tank before. Although it is really nice on my reef tank, it consumed lots of energy (= money) and generated lots of heat (= energy consumption on running a chiller = waste of money). I convinced myself to replace the money wasting lighting system with this LED sysem. It costs me almost the same price to the former system, but until now, it saves lots of money for me during these six months! It is just like a surprise to me! The corals do not lose their colors with the change of the lighting. Some even beome more brilliant especially for zoas! As for growing, I find significant growth for both my SPS and zoas. Corals with obvious fluorencence become even more colorful under the blue LED light! I am just loving this fixture!
As you have asked, many people asked me about the function of the red LED. According to some research articles, it is mentioned that red light is beneficial to some species of fluorencent protein inside the corals. The red light can stimulate the protein to work more efficiently than under normal lighting. Moreover, I find thant the fishes under the light in company with red LED light are more colored than without it. This maybe due to the reflectin of red light from the fishes themselves and therefore shows intenser red color!
Hope these info. above helps!
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- Location
- BROOKLYN NY 11214
WOW how can i miss this thread! will email u about the LED fixture.
Thanks for the input. I will PM you about the fixture.
I just put in new T5 bulbs so I will wait until they have been used, but I'm sure I will make the switch over soon. Its been said on so many threads already that LEDs are the future for tank lighting, and your tank is a really good example of what can be done. Thanks Again.
I just put in new T5 bulbs so I will wait until they have been used, but I'm sure I will make the switch over soon. Its been said on so many threads already that LEDs are the future for tank lighting, and your tank is a really good example of what can be done. Thanks Again.
Let's make a comparison between FTS under different lighting systems:
FTS under former 2X150W MH + 2X39W T5 (pic taken in May 2008)
FTS under 90W LED lighting fixture (pic taken in May 2009)
What do you think about the difference between the two pics?
In my personal opinion, the shimmer can still be clearly observed under the LED light, and the light intensity judged from naked eyes (no instrument for measurement) is just a little bit darker for LED system than the MH+T5 system. However, the enegy consumption is a great difference (90W vs 378W). And that is why I give up the former system!
FTS under former 2X150W MH + 2X39W T5 (pic taken in May 2008)
FTS under 90W LED lighting fixture (pic taken in May 2009)
What do you think about the difference between the two pics?
In my personal opinion, the shimmer can still be clearly observed under the LED light, and the light intensity judged from naked eyes (no instrument for measurement) is just a little bit darker for LED system than the MH+T5 system. However, the enegy consumption is a great difference (90W vs 378W). And that is why I give up the former system!
- Location
- Westbury L.i
very nice tank....and great colors...i see you dont run a skimmer....but i know softies like less sterile water ...
now i know in taiwan you can legally have arowanas...i love the chilli reds and the super golds.....got any to show!?
now i know in taiwan you can legally have arowanas...i love the chilli reds and the super golds.....got any to show!?
Some pics taken today!
Sulawesi zoas
One of my favorite zoas (excellent color!)
Orange-hearted golden zoas, the orange heart looks pink under blue LED light (rarely seen, originates in Taiwan)
A typical golden zoas for comparison!
Red-ring zoas. Althought not brilliant at first glance, but you will love it if you look at them with patience.
Yellow-ring radiant zoas.
Sulawesi zoas
One of my favorite zoas (excellent color!)
Orange-hearted golden zoas, the orange heart looks pink under blue LED light (rarely seen, originates in Taiwan)
A typical golden zoas for comparison!
Red-ring zoas. Althought not brilliant at first glance, but you will love it if you look at them with patience.
Yellow-ring radiant zoas.
- Location
- Flushing NY 11355
Super color!
Even your MH T5 shots are exceptional. I wish I can take pictures like that. I am so envy of you.
Even your MH T5 shots are exceptional. I wish I can take pictures like that. I am so envy of you.
- Location
- Staten Island
Nice fully stocked reef..
Nice to have your comment! I think you know the magic power of LED light better than I do! May I ask what is the spec. of the LED lamps you are using? Just curious! LOL
Thanks!
Really? So you got your contact to the company already? Hope to see yours with pics posted here!
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