A lot of people have had issues with LED's bleaching their corals. It's like upgrading from a 150 watt to 400 watt MH without taking any measures to acclimate the corals. Your LFS obviously hasn't done any research on LED's and is behind the times in reef tank technology. Peppie is right in advising against taking advice from them in the future.
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A lot of people have had issues with LED's bleaching their corals. It's like upgrading from a 150 watt to 400 watt MH without taking any measures to acclimate the corals. Your LFS obviously hasn't done any research on LED's and is behind the times in reef tank technology. Peppie is right in advising against taking advice from them in the future.
pandora32
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Imo, aptasia are more of a nuisance than anything else. Pretty hard to get rid of, but not impossible. I had a harder time getting rid of the majono i had than the few aptasia.
Uh?!? Did you post this in the wrong thread?
imaginal
Member
blame the new guy for the topic change. my bad
pandora32
Well-known member
Nope...lol. was just responding to post #20...lol.
LOL! Missed that part of the thread. Not necessarily a topic change in this case but supporting evidence that the LFS might not be the best source for information.
Although, I tend to agree with the LFS in this case. As an experience reefkeeper I dont worry about aptasia in my tank. I keep them under control with my aptasia zapper and am basicly just too lazy to totaly eradicate the population. I have had, and probably will always have a few in my system.
To a newb reefkeeper I would recommend killing them quickly and take measures to keep them out of your tank if you dont have any already.
Gryphon
Well-known member
Might check out Reef Breeders LED for decently priced LED Lighting. I came across this site while going through Reef Central's sponser pages, and I'm seeing good reviews on them. I plan on picking up their Photon 24 for my 40B.
mfinn
Surgeonfish
We have 2 local sponsors that sell pretty much the same fixture and you have a local warranty and support.
Gryphon
Well-known member
Even better! Who might they be by chance >_>
mfinn
Surgeonfish
Barrier Reef and Oceans by Design. Call em, go visit, check them out before you make a decesion
HUNTER01975
redneck reefer
eric and rebecca seem to have a pretty good grasp on the leds.. I have had a few conversations with them about modding my current light.. I would give them a shot at OBD.
imaginal
Member
I had a chat with them last weekend. Very friendly and knowledgeable about controllers and lighting.
Somethings Fishy
Well-known member
there are lots to think about with LED's if your up to it a diy build can be the most rewarding. i did a actinic build and am so happy with the outcome and will replace with full led's when my ballasts go for the MH, hope this helps. there is a ton of experience on this website to take from. good luck
