Discussions about anything related to marine saltwater and reef tanks. Here we'll discuss everything from basic Fish Only tank care to advanced reef system care. We will also discuss equipment and DIY type projects.
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Discussions about anything related to marine saltwater and reef tanks. Here we'll discuss everything from basic Fish Only tank care to advanced reef system care. We will also discuss equipment and DIY type projects.
This week Jake Adams does a great interview with Tullio del Aquilla, a real leader in the LED lighting industry. This is a great interview for anyone interested in Lighting technologies and LEDs. Here is a list of items discussed in this interview - Introductions - how LEDs got started in the hobby - Where LED moonlights came from - Hi flux and low flux LED - LED environmental requirements - Details of LEDs wavelength output - LEDs ability to target the wavelengths needed by coral - Directivity of LEDs and how that affects there use - Luminous Efficiency of LED, and comparison to other lighting types - How LEDs work - Columniation (Focusing) vs reflected light - why aren't LED lights everywhere, what's the hold up - LEDs do not emit UV, how will that affect coral - Thoughts on Commercial LED fixtures
Talkingreef
Discussions about anything related to marine saltwater and reef tanks. Here we'll discuss everything from basic Fish Only tank care to advanced reef system care. We will also discuss equipment and DIY type projects.
