winnie
Reefing newb
how would you compair them to MH lights. do they have them running at the lfs there
I've never actually run MH's myself. My old biocube just had the stock PC bulbs. But, from what I've read, they are just as bright, if not brighter than MHs. Since transferring them from my biocube, my corals have gotten much more vibrant, and they seem to be growing alot faster. I've noticed considerable growth even in the few weeks they've been under the LEDs.
As far as heat, they are alot cooler than MHs. I can touch them even after they've been on all day. Its been great not having the water temp fluctuations like I did in the biocube...even under the PCs.
Yes, the LFS is running them over their coral tank. Although I think its just to show customers what a difference they make compared to the MHs they also have over the coral tank. In other words, the main lights over their coral tank are MHs, with a small section with LEDs.
So far I am LOVING them, but it will be interesting to see how they do in the long-term.