reaper10
08/06/2003, 08:42 PM
I am in the middle of a DIY project, a moonlight
At present I am using 1, 1 watt 455nM Royal Blue Luxeon Star LED (see attachment), with a manual dimmer.
The Royal Blue Luxeon Star LED has no optics, approximately 120° beam angle, the configuration of my hood only allows me to mount the led 6 inches from the surface of the water, so consequently only lights up one third of my 100 gal reef, so I am thinking about expanding to 3 led's.
My questions are,
1. how much moon lighting is needed for a 100 gal reef. 72x18x18?
2. Does the lighting need to be in the UV spectrum or is this just for the "WOW" effect when people see the Elegant Coral glowing in the dark? If not what would be a good color.
3. Should the moon light be synchronized with the moon cycle in my local area so it is in sync. with the moons gravitational pull?
A 28 day cycle in which the light starts out off to simulate the new moon and 14 increments to full light and 14 increments back.
This project can get out of control, very easy, adding parameters.
4. One thing that I have noticed are my corals under the moon light do not close during the night, is this good for the corals not having any rest time?
Thanks,
Reaper10
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At present I am using 1, 1 watt 455nM Royal Blue Luxeon Star LED (see attachment), with a manual dimmer.
The Royal Blue Luxeon Star LED has no optics, approximately 120° beam angle, the configuration of my hood only allows me to mount the led 6 inches from the surface of the water, so consequently only lights up one third of my 100 gal reef, so I am thinking about expanding to 3 led's.
My questions are,
1. how much moon lighting is needed for a 100 gal reef. 72x18x18?
2. Does the lighting need to be in the UV spectrum or is this just for the "WOW" effect when people see the Elegant Coral glowing in the dark? If not what would be a good color.
3. Should the moon light be synchronized with the moon cycle in my local area so it is in sync. with the moons gravitational pull?
A 28 day cycle in which the light starts out off to simulate the new moon and 14 increments to full light and 14 increments back.
This project can get out of control, very easy, adding parameters.
4. One thing that I have noticed are my corals under the moon light do not close during the night, is this good for the corals not having any rest time?
Thanks,
Reaper10
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