Juiceman Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 A lot of people come to pick up frags from me and have the idea that LED's won't grow SPS coral. After looking at my old pics to now they definitely do! Whether its faster or slower than other lighting I think depends on the system. Here is a pic of one of my SPS that I was recently trying to ID.This is when I got it:And this is 5 months later:I will post more when I get home but feel free to post any of your LED SPS success! 2/13/13 6/17/13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My brother has success with his SPS in LEDs as well. He gets pretty good growth. Can't really compare to other lighting options because there are many other variables than just light but he's doing just fine with his SPS as well. One odd thing I did notice is that his SPS when put in my system look completely bleached out, but in his LED lighting look amazing. I'd imagine the zooxanthallae adjusting to the light source but its just interesting to see the difference. -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Tagging on to this thread... want to see if there are any big time SPS players out there that have had excellent long-term results from LEDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I guess that rules the Oregon Tort out... wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esacjack Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 A lot of people come to pick up frags from me and have the idea that LED's won't grow SPS coral. After looking at my old pics to now they definitely do! Whether its faster or slower than other lighting I think depends on the system. Here is a pic of one of my SPS that I was recently trying to ID. I will post more when I get home but feel free to post any of your LED SPS success! Can you give us any specifics on your LED's? Dosing? No Dosing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 I have evolution evo150's, and I dose CA, ALK, and MG daily, and I dose Zeovit bacteria and foods. I also run bio pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Some more from me as PromisedPink Pocillopore6 Months Later 6/17/13 German Blue DigiGerman Blue 6 Months Later 6/17/13 Frogskin6 Months Later 6/17/13 Green Seratopora on the Right, Green Birdsnest on the Left6 Months Later 2/13/13 4/1/13 2/13/13 4/1/13 6/17/13 Birdsnest6 Months Later 2/13/13 4/1/13 6/17/13 Chips AcroPost Move accidental Fragging 4/1/13 6/17/13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I wouldn't say this is a success yet but this I've finally got some color in this birdsnest (middle of picture). The tank has an Orphek PR 152 which puts out a lot of light but only is using CW and RB leds. I've had problems losing color with a plating monti's, green slimmer and birdsnest even though the PAR levels were similar to the tanks the colonies came from. After adding some red leds I'm getting some success. (Sorry the color is washed out some, photo was taken with my smartphone.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I dont have any pictures but my ORA Tri color and green slimer grew roughly an inch in all directions in about 5 months with 52cree LED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Nice before/after Rory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm looking toward faster growth now that I'm stable and not moving anything anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Put a few Updated pics, any other takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct67stang Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 amazing growth juiceman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxiq Reef Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I've seen his tank, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct67stang Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Me too. I was ready to ask if i could move in. Just to see it everyday Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Posted some update pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Palmer's Blue Mille 1/1 4/1 6/17/13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I just got my first SPS and just installed my new Photon 48" fixture. I'll have to revisit this post in a few months to show what kind of growth I'm getting. If it's antything like Juiceman's I'll be extremely happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Juiceman, did you ever end up getting an ID on that very first species you pictured in this thread. I believe I have the same one and its the only thing in the tank I don't actually have a name for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Juiceman, did you ever end up getting an ID on that very first species you pictured in this thread. I believe I have the same one and its the only thing in the tank I don't actually have a name for No, not yet. On the Zeovit site, they called it an Acropora Gomezi. I'm not sure though. I added pics from Today 6/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Have you fragged it out before? I'm pretty sure I got a frag from someone who got it from you? I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Have you fragged it out before? I'm pretty sure I got a frag from someone who got it from you? I could be wrong Yes, I've sold probably 8 frags of it. Plus the guy I got it from sold some too i'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I can't get growth at all in I'm running 6" 12k on my. 15 gallon tall but every SPS I add to my tank they get bleached, but under my t5ho they do grate, what lighting are you running? And does any one think I could do any thing different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I recently took out 8 T5HOs and replaced them with 10/blue and 10/wht LEDs, seems to me my colors are doing better across the spectrum. I do have MHs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Here are some of the before/After pics that I could find the before pic of. I tried to size the pictures about the same as far as size/pixels go, but it's not perfect cuz in one shot I may have either had the camera zoomed differently, or I may have just been closer to the tank. Either way, I think this is pretty good growth. I do not and have never done any type of dosing (I expect I will in the future), I do about a 10% water change every 5 to 7 weeks, the plan is to do it every 4 weeks, but that has not happened. I think my most impressive turn around. When I got this frag it was not in good shape. It was added to my tank on 11/19/2012, the after pic was taken today. I have taken about 4 .5" frags from this coral, all unplanned. oops! SourApple Birds-nest added to my tank 12/1/2012 before pic was 12/11/13. After pic taken today (6/19/2013), I've cut about 5 1" frags from this coral so far. Few in the frag rack now. If you look at the frag plug you can get a good scale of the two, it has not changed. Electric Blue (I think) Digi added 1/3/2013, before pic taken 1/29/2013, After taken 6/19/2013. No frags yet, but cool how the epoxy has been completely covered by the coal. Purple Stylo, added 1/3/2013, before pic taken 1/29/2013, after taken 6/19/2013. Accidental frag of about .5" twice. I have two 36" BuildMyLED fixtures, one "standard" custom reef, the second a custom build based on super actinic with UV added along with some other slight changes. Awesome lights for the price, and after seeing these pics side by side, no questions they can grow SPS!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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