Chadm73 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Looking for a decent set of LED, or in anyone's opinions, a good set of lights for my tank. I currently have the T5 with 3 blue and 3 white, but my stuff justnisnt doing real well. Some days everything looks great, the next day, only as couple. I don't knowing it's my lighting. Any thoughts or suggestions are much appreciated. TIA! Also, looking for something reasonable. Cash kinda tight. Thanks again all! Edited April 25, 2017 by Chadm73 Meant to add originally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I doubt it's lighting unless your bulbs are super old and a very cheap fixture. They could be too close to the tank possibly also. I would personally start with your parameters. Give us some more info as wellTank sizeHow close is the light to the waterWhat fixture is it What are your water parameters Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 65 gallon tall Lights sit basically on top of tank. I'm not sure how old they are. They came with the setup. I'll check on brands and specs when I get home. I don't know my water parameters honestly. I need to check those again also. So lights sits about 3 inches from top of water. I'll check the rest and get back. I do appreciate the help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I have a junky ocean revive LEDs that can light a 40b. Couple years old and a little rusty.. But may work for you and I can get rid of for cheap. It can program day/night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Heres whats running now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chadm73 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Would the LED do better you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 How much for the LED's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Ok. Checked the water. Ph is 8.2. Ammonia 0. Nitrates 0. Nitrates are high it seems at 40. Trying to figure out the best way to lower them. Seems.like water changes? Any suggestions? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjabeaver Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Not knowing how old the bulbs are, they could be pretty old. Also it looks like there are three blue and then three white, i would think it would be better to alternate them. T5 can really grow coral, I have considered going back to them because I like the look. Sent from the bottom of the sea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Go blue, white, blue,.white? Would that change the timer pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/26/2017 at 3:45 PM, Chadm73 said: Ok. Checked the water. Ph is 8.2. Ammonia 0. Nitrates 0. Nitrates are high it seems at 40. Trying to figure out the best way to lower them. Seems.like water changes? Any suggestions? Thanks. How long has tank been up? Could be cycling still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 About 2 months. I am gonna try alternating my lights. See if that improves things. Today everything looked good. So I don't know. Maybe expecting too much, too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Nitrates seem pretty high. If water changes dont help, I have a partial bottle of " No NO3/PO4" we used it about a year and a half ago when we couldnt our nitrates down, worked like a champ and havent had a problem since. You're welcome to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I did a water change today, and was gonna check levels again tomorrow. If nitrates are still high, I may hit up on that. Thanks very much. Still no pics of the new setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Chadm73 said: I did a water change today, and was gonna check levels again tomorrow. If nitrates are still high, I may hit up on that. Thanks very much. Still no pics of the new setup? No pics yet, the IT guys haven't fix my account yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I saw that. Do you still have my cell? You could text a few? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 4 hours ago, WingRider62 said: No pics yet, the IT guys haven't fix my account yet. Hi WingRider - looks like the pic issues should be fixed per Chief's post in the other thread... maybe give it a try? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjwatson Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Selling my MarsAqua 165w lights dimmable if you're still interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate.hobart.1 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I recently went back to t5 light from led- I'd guess- other than old bulbs that your lights aren't the problem- and honestly I've found led to be much harder to balance than t5. Led makes so much light you can really fry your corals with them fast. I'd try to reign in the nitrates. Their are lots of methods. I personally use lots of porous rock in my sump and a sulfur reactor, but their are many great options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thank you. Appreciate the advice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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