Changing leds in a mars aqua

fishkeeprian · 02/17/2019, 12:15 PM

Hello I'm currently running a 300w black box over my tank. I would like to replace the reds and green leds, is this a good idea? are those colours beneficial at all?

What colours would be more beneficial?

Thanks

mcgyvr · 02/17/2019, 07:18 PM

Yes they are beneficial...mainly for increased color rendition.. There are only a few...replacing is not beneficial..

Why would you want to replace something without knowing anything about it?

zachfishman · 02/24/2019, 12:46 PM

The reed and green diodes can help with some color rendition, but I don't think they'd be missed. The white LEDs also put out some red and green spectrum.

If I were to use Mars Aqua on a reef, I'd swap in some 420nm LEDs to get a little actinic in there.

frankv702 · 02/28/2019, 08:33 AM

The couple of times I’ve used marsaqua leds I’ve swapped out the reds and greens with royal blues and the warm whites with cool whites.

02/17/2019, 12:15 PM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	Changing leds in a mars aqua Hello I'm currently running a 300w black box over my tank. I would like to replace the reds and green leds, is this a good idea? are those colours beneficial at all? What colours would be more beneficial? Thanks __________________ If in doubt ask!

02/17/2019, 07:18 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Yes they are beneficial...mainly for increased color rendition.. There are only a few...replacing is not beneficial.. Why would you want to replace something without knowing anything about it? __________________ Who me?

02/24/2019, 12:46 PM	#3
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	The reed and green diodes can help with some color rendition, but I don't think they'd be missed. The white LEDs also put out some red and green spectrum. If I were to use Mars Aqua on a reef, I'd swap in some 420nm LEDs to get a little actinic in there. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

02/28/2019, 08:33 AM	#4
frankv702 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 132	The couple of times I’ve used marsaqua leds I’ve swapped out the reds and greens with royal blues and the warm whites with cool whites.