LEDs gone bad

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Reefers1, Aug 25, 2011.

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  1. Reefers1

    Reefers1 Astrea Snail

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    So i have received my LEDs for a week now, Just got some new corals. The LED is 2 watters each bulb and is a 120 watt system, Blue/White and so then i had my corals placed under halides for the whole 3 months until i got the LED system. So then i put on LED and i guess is burned most my LPS and softies. That sucks, Dont ask about the system, Its a good brand. But don't know why it would kill my stuff, BTW it looks nice though.
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    how big was your system?

    Led's are like vodka all the best ones burn...


    Sorry I couldn't help myself I know good vodka shouldn't burn, much.
     
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  3. Reefers1

    Reefers1 Astrea Snail

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    LOL, But yeah my systems a 57
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    a 120 is way to much light for a 57, a 120 watt system of good brand is usually the equivalent of a 400 watt halide.

    what wattage mh did you have on it before?
     
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  5. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    Just dim the LEDs and slowly aclimate up to full power. You really gotta listen to the corals. Based on the description of the product, I would expect that you are probably unable to dim so you may want to raise the fixture. If you are unable to raise it cut back on the photo period. Another option is contact the manufacturer and see if you can order the wide angle optix. It will give you wider spread and lower intensity. Good luck with your animals.
     
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  6. Marie0912

    Marie0912 Fire Shrimp

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    I bought one orphek unit for my 120 gallon tank and was considering to get one more but for now one unit is enough, I have mostly softies and lps and I had to move everything down or to the side where the light is not so strong. I really under estimated the strengh of those light. My coral were sarting to bleach when I first install it but once I move everything they are coming back and starting to grow.
     
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  7. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Sorry I burned you :sunny:

    :p

    In all seriousness it is difficult to judge just how intense some LED fixtures are and how they will actually effect your corals. Acclimation is even made difficult because of this. What you might think is good still could be too much. Less is always better than too much and you can still safely acclimate them slowly. As with everything else in this hobby. Slow is key.
     
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