no, you cannot compare the result using leds to cfl, more green algae growth, more tickness, using the same wattage you will have a more powerfull scrubber
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no, you cannot compare the result using leds to cfl, more green algae growth, more tickness, using the same wattage you will have a more powerfull scrubber
looks great !!! What exactly does that controller?
ok, great, thanks Floyd !
I will put some photos when finish the lights
i just picked some 660nm and 450nm leds from steveleds, and I need some advice for make the fixture
I think using one led 450nm per 5 leds 660nm, ie, on each side of the screen using 10 LEDs 660nm...
ok, thanks you so much !
ok, I will do that.
since we're on the subject of algae growth, I'm looking to accelerate the growth of coralline algae, I was "seeding" coralline algae (brushing / scraping rocks which are...
Hi guys
update the status... 125g aquarium, 6 week old, 6 fishes (ocellaris, hepatus, odonus, firefish, six line and l. dimidatus), 1 cube of dry food daily, screen 20cm x 30cm, 4 x 26w CFL, 12hs...
Thanks for sharing Ace !, really good article...
scrubber is the best way to oxygenate the reef in the night jeje
I had doubts when he said 620-660 ...
Ok, I'll go for the steveleds
Hi guy,
I would like to ask you a question, are these leds original?
Or is it a fake?
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Kerry, impressive results obtained, the issue certainly is more than clear.
but, what about 450nm vs 420nm?
in theory: what should work best?
in practice: is someone testing 420nm?
forgot add: NO3 is 5 ppm and PO4 is 0 ppm.
here we are...
125g aquarium, 4 weeks old, one ocellaris, 1/4 cube of dry food per day, screen 20cm x 30cm, 4 x 26w CFL, 12hs per day.
so this is the 14 days scrubber:
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Hi floyd, Is this the phosphorus checker you mentioned? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hanna-HI-736-HC-Checker-Phosphorus-Photometer-HI736-/390195541933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad97777ad
hello guys,
I want to buy a hanna phosphate checker, do you use exactly this model?...
Fine, my screen is 8" x 12", then I will need around 30w or 33w on each side, thank you very much !
great, I will give 12 hours of light, next Monday will put new photos.
About 660nm leds, I will look for some phillips or osram, how much 3w LEDs do you recommend on each side of the screen?
ok, I had originally designed the screen size using the old sizing guide, after reading the new sizing guides I thought my screen was too big and decided to use only the top.
I love the idea of:...
Garf, SantaMonica, thanks for the welcome !!!
"Can you point the bulbs to the middle of the screen, or lower them?"
Yes, I can point the bulbs to the middle or can come down also the reflector...
Hello everybody, I´m really happy for make my first post here, I read ever your posts, and now is time to me present and present my scrubber.
My name is Daniel, I´m from Argentina (sorry for my...