is adding UV leds ok?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by homyg30, Jul 23, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. homyg30

    homyg30 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2012
    Messages:
    214
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    id like to add some uv lights to make my coral pop id like it to add to my lights i have now. i have 2 led lamps that came with the tank. not sure what they are. they came with my evolve 4. any way i can do this?

    help me out if so!

    id DIY from start. so any help with that is nice. id probly get leds from radio shack.
     
    homyg30, Jul 23, 2012
    homyg30, Jul 23, 2012
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Reef Breeders

    Reef Breeders 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2010
    Messages:
    620
    Radio shack doesn't sell the right LEDs. Buy them online. No, uv (actually violet, 410-425 nm LEDs) will not harm your corals. They are very beneficial.
     
    Reef Breeders, Jul 23, 2012
    Reef Breeders, Jul 23, 2012
    #2
  3. homyg30

    homyg30 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2012
    Messages:
    214
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    I dont really need them to be benificial. Just add color. But thanks! Ill give it a try. How many u think?
     
    homyg30, Jul 23, 2012
    homyg30, Jul 23, 2012
    #3
  4. Reef Breeders

    Reef Breeders 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2010
    Messages:
    620
    Well, adding color is their benefit, lol.
     
    Reef Breeders, Jul 23, 2012
    Reef Breeders, Jul 23, 2012
    #4
  5. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2009
    Messages:
    4,767
    Location:
    New Freedom, PA
    Rapidled.com has everything you need
     
    Dingo, Jul 23, 2012
    Dingo, Jul 23, 2012
    #5
  6. homyg30

    homyg30 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2012
    Messages:
    214
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    hah just like a moonlight glow durning the day on a budget....
     
    homyg30, Jul 23, 2012
    homyg30, Jul 23, 2012
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2011
    Messages:
    3,499
    Location:
    Northern, IL
    Well said!!!

    I installed Violet and Cyan as accent lights.
     
    Biocube, Jul 23, 2012
    Biocube, Jul 23, 2012
    #7