I am thinking about taking the plunge into led lighting...possibly radions? Upgrading from my current t5 setup. I would really love to go the halide route but I realize that they are expensive to run. So as far as leds go here are some questions.
1) do leds lose par over time like t5s do?
2) what happens when the bulbs finally give out? Can you replace the leds individually or do you have to buy a whole new $700 fixture?
3) how much difference is there with shimmering between LEDs and halides? Specifically radions.
4) do LEDs heat the tank water like halides?
5) and lastly, hoe much a month does it really cost to run, say, a 3x 250 halides?
Sorry for the long list of questions guys but I really appreciate any and all input from you guys.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
1) do leds lose par over time like t5s do?
2) what happens when the bulbs finally give out? Can you replace the leds individually or do you have to buy a whole new $700 fixture?
3) how much difference is there with shimmering between LEDs and halides? Specifically radions.
4) do LEDs heat the tank water like halides?
5) and lastly, hoe much a month does it really cost to run, say, a 3x 250 halides?
Sorry for the long list of questions guys but I really appreciate any and all input from you guys.
Thanks in advance,
Matt