loyalhero90
06/30/2010, 01:08 PM
Okay I have talked to Biorb and they gave me this information because I wanted to put macroalgae into the biube tank with the LED light:
The LED light generally draws about 4 watts when on full daylight mode so it is very economical to run. Light output is not measured in watts, however, the output of the LED light would be equivalent roughly to a 20watt bulb.
I have also looked at other websites that sell LED lights and I have found:
Current USA PowerBrite LED Lighting System: 12 W Maximum LED Load; and 10000K
http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_USA_PowerBrite_LED_Lighting_System_Linkable_LED_Light_Fixtures-Current_USA-CU01643-FILTFILDLK-vi.html
Ecoxotic PAR38 LED Aquarium Lamp: 12000K:
http://www.marinedepot.com/Ecoxotic_PAR38_LED_Aquarium_Lamp_-Ecoxotic-XX06850-FILTBULD-vi.html
The website says they are better for macroalgae and corals but I do not know the electronic lingo like how many K's are needed. I just want to find a light that will not heat up my 9g aquarium and that I can put on top of the acrylic cover but will provide sufficient light for macroalgae, mushrooms and zoanthids (the zoanthids that I want like 'low' light). So please help :confused:.
Thank you for your previous reviews.
The LED light generally draws about 4 watts when on full daylight mode so it is very economical to run. Light output is not measured in watts, however, the output of the LED light would be equivalent roughly to a 20watt bulb.
I have also looked at other websites that sell LED lights and I have found:
Current USA PowerBrite LED Lighting System: 12 W Maximum LED Load; and 10000K
http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_USA_PowerBrite_LED_Lighting_System_Linkable_LED_Light_Fixtures-Current_USA-CU01643-FILTFILDLK-vi.html
Ecoxotic PAR38 LED Aquarium Lamp: 12000K:
http://www.marinedepot.com/Ecoxotic_PAR38_LED_Aquarium_Lamp_-Ecoxotic-XX06850-FILTBULD-vi.html
The website says they are better for macroalgae and corals but I do not know the electronic lingo like how many K's are needed. I just want to find a light that will not heat up my 9g aquarium and that I can put on top of the acrylic cover but will provide sufficient light for macroalgae, mushrooms and zoanthids (the zoanthids that I want like 'low' light). So please help :confused:.
Thank you for your previous reviews.