Lighting Issue/Question

[kkiel02]

I would just run three 175w then. 3x250 on that tank you might end up needing a chiller.

[Bill S]

It's good. Bill brings a valid point to the table in that everyone has preferences and all lights have pros and cons.

Do I get the same growth from my LEDs that I got from t-5? No, but the coral does grow. I am not a big fragger anyway and it is not something I enjoy doing. Am I happy with my LEDs? Yes.

If you do run MH I would run 3 vs 2 because of the bracing even if you had to drop the wattag on each light.

First, I'd love to stop by!

Second, I think the above echos what I've said about LEDs.

Please, don't get me wrong - I LOVE LEDS! Our boat is full of them - and they are wonderful. Some might remember that I was oh-so-very-close to buying them for my 215 when it was an SPS dominant tank. Waldon's experience is what stopped me. I firmly believe they will get there, I'm just not YET convinced, that's all. For growing out SPS anyway.

[FireWater]

Sorry guys, I forgot I said I would post my schedule.

Time on- White% - Blue% - Royal%
8 0 80 25 Ramp time of 50 minutes
1030 70 80 70
1230 85 98 97
430 80 85 80
630 70 85 90
730 25 25 25
8 10 35 40
9 0 3 5


My lights are 14 1/2" off the water surface.