AndrewT Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have two hanging pendents so I dont have actinic lights or moon lights at night... So I picked these up for 30 bucks at Ikea and made my own. There are 4 leds a piece and they change colors as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerzs Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi, Do you know the wavelength of the led's you bought. Choosing any "blue" led light to make your coral's "look" good does not necessarily mean they are of benefit to your coral's. You need "blue light" with a predominant peak wavelength of 445nm which not only produces visually stunning colors, but it's the wavelength found in nature which helps to stimulate growth. Choosing a light source that incorporates a broad spectrum is of greater benefit to the coral's than choosing something that just looks appealing to our eye's. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewT Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I just bought them to add color to the tank with the pendents I have and to have something on at night when the halides are off. I have two 12k 250w lights during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerzs Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 UnderstoodCheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewT Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Im sure at some point Ill take the plunge and go full led. These halides arent very energy friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkiiCircus Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 We did the same thing with pre-coated car LEDs for our moon lights. Spliced the wires and converted them from DC to AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewT Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yeah they worked great I could've paid 45 for three leds from petco or 30 for 16 at Ikea... Sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 How does the colors look in your tank ... i have the same setup at work just laying around think my boss will let me have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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