Color ratio

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by danbarbara, Jan 7, 2014.

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  1. danbarbara

    danbarbara Plankton

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    Hi,
    I have an 80 gal with soft corals in it, and i want to switch to LED from T5.
    I found this: 60 LEDs Controller DIY kit

    I would need you help with two questions:

    1. do you think they will be enough?
    2. they recommended the color ratio to be 12 white 24 royal blue 6 cyan 6 pink 12 violet 420nm with 80degree optics. Do you have any suggestion regarding the color ratio?
    Thanks!
     
    danbarbara, Jan 7, 2014
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Welcome to 3Reef!

    Unless you just want to DIY your own custom unit, you can get a similar fixture that's already assembled for less $$ from ReefBreeders.

    Either one will be more than sufficient for soft corals. :)
     
    Mr. Bill, Jan 10, 2014
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  3. danbarbara

    danbarbara Plankton

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  4. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    This light will do nothing for coral. It'd be great over a fish only fresh water tank.
    As Mr. Bill stated, check out the reefbreeders lights.
     
    FatBastad, Jan 15, 2014
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  5. danbarbara

    danbarbara Plankton

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    Thanks a lot.
    Then i'll go with reefbreeders .
     
    danbarbara, Jan 15, 2014
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