I just received a great email from Dana Riddle (lucky guy...lives and does his research in Kona) in response to questions about photosynthesis (photosystem I and II) and which wavelengths of light would be beneficial. Since MASC members have recently gained significant experience in converting to LEDs, perhaps we can gather some data (although probably not scientifically collected, but a good place to start) and pictures of corals before and after the LED swtich. I plan to ask him to give me a list of questions for volunteers to answer, and I will post them as a survey or questionnaire on MASC, if the Board will allow. Your answers could help advance the development of marine aquarium lighting.
"I would be most interested in hearing the results of your and others' experiments with different colored LEDs. Your work and observations are important, and could save me and others a lot of time and effort. Would you be willing to share photos/comments?"
"Your email is very timely. As I mentioned, Sanjay [Joshi] has challenged me to 'put up or shut up' about the effects of red light, and I have been formulating the experiment's protocol for some time now.
Just this week, Advanced Aquarists' blog had an article about effects of LEDs and plasma lights on coral health and growth. Tim will forward the article to me soon...And, two days ago, a scientist from Opti-Science offered to ship to me a new meter with the ability to report chlorophyll content in plants and algae. He wants me to test his unit on corals for possible use in advertising. So, I about to push the 'go' button on a project that will likely take months to complete. As I said, your comments and observations are important and I would appreciate your help."
There's more to Dana's email, but I'm saving it for a presentation I'm developing that will serve as the basis for my upcoming DIY LED project. Would anyone be interested in seeing the presentation in the Lighting and Equipment forum? It should be ready this weekend if Dana has time to review it first.
"I would be most interested in hearing the results of your and others' experiments with different colored LEDs. Your work and observations are important, and could save me and others a lot of time and effort. Would you be willing to share photos/comments?"
"Your email is very timely. As I mentioned, Sanjay [Joshi] has challenged me to 'put up or shut up' about the effects of red light, and I have been formulating the experiment's protocol for some time now.
Just this week, Advanced Aquarists' blog had an article about effects of LEDs and plasma lights on coral health and growth. Tim will forward the article to me soon...And, two days ago, a scientist from Opti-Science offered to ship to me a new meter with the ability to report chlorophyll content in plants and algae. He wants me to test his unit on corals for possible use in advertising. So, I about to push the 'go' button on a project that will likely take months to complete. As I said, your comments and observations are important and I would appreciate your help."
There's more to Dana's email, but I'm saving it for a presentation I'm developing that will serve as the basis for my upcoming DIY LED project. Would anyone be interested in seeing the presentation in the Lighting and Equipment forum? It should be ready this weekend if Dana has time to review it first.
