Lagger
Aquarium Advice Activist
Thought I'd just throw this out there, but with so many different types of lighting out there, why are we so limited to NO, VHO, PC and MH? Sure LED's are used for moonlights, but they will soon be inplemented in the Auto industry for headlights. Why couldn't they provide the neccesary light for a thriving aquarium, or any other type of light for that matter?
For instance:
HPSV(High pressure sodium valve): They use these in the street lights that light your block. Probably the closet thing to MH. I think they might be even the same thing. It's probably no more cost effective than MH, but an alternative none the less.
HID(High Intensity Dischage): Whoa, now these are bright! Think of the Luxor light. Pros; They can be purchased in different spectrums ranging from 4,300-20,000k as needed. They have a very long life with out having to change capsules, think 10 years min. And they run way cooler.
Con: My only issue would be it's just too much light. It would probably burn the little fishy's eyes
Induction lamp: this is some what new technology. It outputs a light very similiar to NO, however, outputs a little more light. These could probably be used as an alternative to PC. These also have a extended life, like 10-20 years.
Again, just throwing this out there. I'd like to hear everyone's comments
For instance:
HPSV(High pressure sodium valve): They use these in the street lights that light your block. Probably the closet thing to MH. I think they might be even the same thing. It's probably no more cost effective than MH, but an alternative none the less.
HID(High Intensity Dischage): Whoa, now these are bright! Think of the Luxor light. Pros; They can be purchased in different spectrums ranging from 4,300-20,000k as needed. They have a very long life with out having to change capsules, think 10 years min. And they run way cooler.
Con: My only issue would be it's just too much light. It would probably burn the little fishy's eyes
Induction lamp: this is some what new technology. It outputs a light very similiar to NO, however, outputs a little more light. These could probably be used as an alternative to PC. These also have a extended life, like 10-20 years.
Again, just throwing this out there. I'd like to hear everyone's comments