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    The Great LED Debate

    I will buy that right now and do some readings
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    I think you hit the nail on the head, the big coral companies use mh for consistency, why do they care when they are selling frags for $1500 an eye,...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    I cant prove it!? Do I have to drive over there with a par meter and some LEDs to prove my point? LOL this debate is pretty much dead, believe what...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    I use dosing pumps, which do just fine using barely any power, but that is not what the debate is about. You could use 250watts of mh, or double up...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Please refer to the graph I linked, several times, to find where the 20% scew comes from. Apogee Instruments Quantum Sensor - Spectral Response The...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    I run my entire 150 gallon system on about 800 watts, I tested this with a kilowatt meter at midday, when the lights are on at their highest, 60%...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    1400watts+ is my point exactly. How big is your tank?
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    If your LEDs are properly cooled, which take nothing more than a slab of aluminum and some fans, they will last. Honestly, what if the metal halide...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Does experience with metal halide really matter? The point is, I adapted new technology for my tank, as I saw the worth of using less power to...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Exactly, the spectral shift only occurs when the LEDs are not properly cooled, by fans, a heatsink, or both. The 50,000 hour rating for crees means...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    I disaggre. 1 year is more than enough, if everything thrives and colors for a year, is it going to explode in 2 years? that is what I do not...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Gcarroll, for mh I have no idea. For T-5s I used Ice cap. I never got into it like I did LEDs, I am an electrician, and the wiring involved is much...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Yes, and did you refer to the graph I linked on apogee's site? Apogee Instruments Quantum Sensor - Spectral Response The scew will vary by model,...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Metal halides: 175watt on my tank for almost a year, several locals who use mh that I frequently swap frags with. All of them have issues with heat,...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    Led q&a

    Well, you will not be runnign the reds and greens at full power, correct? The number 4 is mostly for spread, reds are intense, but you would get more...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    Well, I speak mostly from experience. Like I said before, I have tried, and built, plenty of LED fixtures, and some were not so good, some okay, and...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    Help with plumbing..

    Yeah, you are pretty much outta luck with finding a decent price local on diamond drill bits. BRS sells nice ones.
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    The Great LED Debate

    Good point Vinny!
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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    The Great LED Debate

    So now why does everyone come at me in the LED q&a thread but here... (insert crickets chirping). I am sorry, but I just do not understand. Feel free...
    Post by: Reef Breeders, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: Reef Breeders
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