I am considering LED lights for my tank but I am confused as to the wattage conversion. Since they emit more light with less watts how many watts, or lumens, are needed per gallon? The lights I am looking at emit 50-60 lumens/watt. I am also looking at suplementing with an actinic T5 and possibly even lunar lights. My concern is how many systems will I need.
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Northstar24
The Tang Herder
I am not sure on the actual watts per gallon conversion, but the most highly reviewed LED fixture is by AquaIllumination
AquaIllumination
You can also check out those without optics such as Ecoxitic's fixtures, but they do not have the same light output as a fixture with optics (such as the AquaIllumination fixtures)
Ecoxotic: Aquarium LED Lights, Reef LED Lighting
When my tank gets set up after my wedding, its AquaIllumination for me
AquaIllumination
You can also check out those without optics such as Ecoxitic's fixtures, but they do not have the same light output as a fixture with optics (such as the AquaIllumination fixtures)
Ecoxotic: Aquarium LED Lights, Reef LED Lighting
When my tank gets set up after my wedding, its AquaIllumination for me
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
I use aquaillumination with a lot of success
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
No bulbs to replace, no heat transfer to the tank, and lower power usage are worth the higher initial purchase price to me
reeffreak
Reef pro
Those focus optics are becoming as important as individual reflectors are to T5's.
Watts per gallon is especially outdated for LEDs.You would only need one module of the AI if this is for a 29g.Because the light is focus and they put out a ton of PAR,you can hang them pretty high up without getting a spotlight effect.
Watts per gallon is especially outdated for LEDs.You would only need one module of the AI if this is for a 29g.Because the light is focus and they put out a ton of PAR,you can hang them pretty high up without getting a spotlight effect.
I did the math and running the lights for 12 hrs/day the diodes will last for over 9 years. That is awesome! I am looking at this setup right now. Will it be too little, perfect, or too much in your opinion?
Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System
Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System
BL1
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That light will be ok if you're keeping fish only but, if you want corals then that light won't be enough.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Sorry,those aren't for corals.Those are for fish only or supplimental,nothing more.
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
+1 Reefreak
Those lights wouldnt be strong enough to grow corals :(
Those lights wouldnt be strong enough to grow corals :(
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Yep, those would be good for moonlights though.
