LED shock

ivan1407 · 12/21/2017, 10:24 AM

After switching from T5 to LED (Maxspect Razor) most of my soft corals turned pale. I assume I gave them not enough acclimatisation time. I tuned down the LED's which resulted in no losses. However, will the corals resume their original color?

ivan1407 · 12/21/2017, 10:38 AM

Here is a picture how my fluo green Sinularia looks like today

fabulousfavia · 12/21/2017, 03:35 PM

They might be shocked because of the rapid par change as t5 bulbs are a lot more powerful than most LEDs they will eventually return to there normal state tho

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Cheapreef · 12/21/2017, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabulousfavia

They might be shocked because of the rapid par change as t5 bulbs are a lot more powerful than most LEDs they will eventually return to there normal state tho

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

You have that backwards, LED put out more par. They are also focused and not diffused like T5 so it can be a harsh change if not done gradually.

fabulousfavia · 12/21/2017, 05:52 PM

Sry screwed that up and put it in backwards

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

socalireefdood · 01/19/2018, 01:59 AM

I'm guessing shocked give it some time its still early

socalireefdood · 01/19/2018, 01:59 AM

They might even color up even better after they are acclimated to your new lighting. Good luck

12/21/2017, 10:24 AM	#1
ivan1407 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 32	LED shock After switching from T5 to LED (Maxspect Razor) most of my soft corals turned pale. I assume I gave them not enough acclimatisation time. I tuned down the LED's which resulted in no losses. However, will the corals resume their original color?

12/21/2017, 03:35 PM	#3
fabulousfavia Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 198	They might be shocked because of the rapid par change as t5 bulbs are a lot more powerful than most LEDs they will eventually return to there normal state tho Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ I'm an impulse buyer, I need this, this, and this, oh and this would look nice with these zoas Current Tank Info: 55 gallon rimless saltwater reef tank and many more

12/21/2017, 05:52 PM	#5
fabulousfavia Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 198	Sry screwed that up and put it in backwards Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ I'm an impulse buyer, I need this, this, and this, oh and this would look nice with these zoas Current Tank Info: 55 gallon rimless saltwater reef tank and many more

01/19/2018, 01:59 AM	#6
socalireefdood Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 51	I'm guessing shocked give it some time its still early