Good enough for corals?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Ryan Duchatel, Jun 12, 2012.

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  1. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    Hey guys,

    I am looking at getting a HETO LED UNIT 120CM 37W for my new 4' tank, as its the same model brand and look as the light on the tank next to it (which is a 2' tropical).

    Whilst its been brilliant for my tropical tank will it cut the mustard for a marine tank, especially if at one stage I want to house a few corals and anemones?

    Any advice would be great. :)

    Ryan.
     
    Ryan Duchatel, Jun 12, 2012
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  2. consumedcorals

    consumedcorals Astrea Snail

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    I would suggest going with a new fixture, only being that the light you are using is in the spectrum that would not benifit the corals photosynthetic algae called Zooxanthellae.
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  3. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    Thanks for the reply.

    The LED does have both Blue and White LED's? Does it need something more?

    Could you recommend something?
     
    Ryan Duchatel, Jun 12, 2012
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