Marine land LED's ?'s

[OhNoNemo]

I want to get cheap lighting for my 30 gallon angler and possibly put some shrooms and rics and leathers ...maybe some candycane's and a brain......
Are these lights capable of keeping any corals..or just for looks
Thanks
Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System

 

[dcantucson]

How can one tell? I think they should be required to post a comparison chart with LEDs comparing them to T5s and MHs. It seems like trickery sometimes to me.

 

[Bifferwine]

I don't think that is reef lighting. It says "general purpose". I think if it was strong enough for corals, they would advertise that.

 

[bjohanson1234]

They arent for corals. Leathers would be fine since they are not photosynthetic. Mushrooms might be OK, but I dont think any LPS would be OK


If you want to keep corals look into this fixture

Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System

 

[OhNoNemo]

I agree,thats why i posted them here:lol:...it does say general purpose lighting,but what exactly does that even mean:dunno:
was hoping someone may be using them or knows something about them...
You can read testimonials from people on there,but most of the time they don't have a clue

EDIT: wow,quick on the replies,,,:lol:...thanks bj,biff,dave

 

[bjohanson1234]

general purpous usually means just so you can look into the tank and its not dark. Kind of like general purpous lighting in an office building. You know those 2x2 and 2x4 fixtures in the cieling. They serve no other purpous than to give light.

 

[OhNoNemo]

They arent for corals. Leathers would be fine since they are not photosynthetic. Mushrooms might be OK, but I dont think any LPS would be OK


If you want to keep corals look into this fixture

Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System

Those are a little more expensive aren't they......may just get a nova T-5 for 100 bucks then....

 

[bjohanson1234]

yup, but in the long run, you would save money by not having to replace bulbs every year and the energy cost is lower.

 

[Bifferwine]

They arent for corals. Leathers would be fine since they are not photosynthetic. Mushrooms might be OK, but I dont think any LPS would be OK

:question::question: Leathers are photosynthetic.

 

[dcantucson]

yup, but in the long run, you would save money by not having to replace bulbs every year and the energy cost is lower.

Not if you have to replace the fixture because it breaks or proves not to give the results you are looking for. LEDs in my opinion are still unproven as far as long term results. :dunno:

 

[OhNoNemo]

Not if you have to replace the fixture because it breaks or proves not to give the results you are looking for. LEDs in my opinion are still unproven as far as long term results. :dunno:

This is my whole reason for not wanting to spend $300+ on them.....but was willing to try them for 100......

 

[bjohanson1234]

:question::question: Leathers are photosynthetic.

I thought that they werent. I guess I stand corrected. I never have liked the look of them much so I just never did research on them.

 

[Lizardgi]

I'm hoping in 5 years LEDs are the norm and cost only a fraction of what they do now!

 

[dcantucson]

I'm hoping in 5 years LEDs are the norm and cost only a fraction of what they do now!

Me too! Just like flatscreen tvs.

 

[bjohanson1234]

I'm hoping in 5 years LEDs are the norm and cost only a fraction of what they do now!

They are already cheaper than they used to be, but still need a bit more work to make them a viable alternative.

 

[OhNoNemo]

I'm with David too,i'd like to see some good research on just how good they have made home reefs thrive ..........or not

 

[reeffreak]

There are some long,long threads on RC that show results for more of the popular LED fixtures like the Aquaillumination and Maxspect.PAR readings and long term results.

 

[OhNoNemo]

So now your just teasing us:lol:
What do they say about them?
At least a link ,.....or something:mrgreen: