Hey Dr. Lava,
Your site says that your V5 micro drivers are out of stock. Do you happen to have any more? I have burnt up one of my last two and am in need of a replacement driver. If you would (if you have some), please send me a paypal invoice for a V5 micro drive to: mkowal525@hotmail...
Sorry ZRTMWA but you are incorrect. Lets re-read what I wrote:
1mW of 660nm =/= 1mW of 405nm.(1mW of power is equal to 1mW of power) Beam focus burns things (surface absorption plays a small factor)
To me it appears to be a comparison of burning power and does not mention visibility. Such as...
Every species of octopus still have a razor sharp beak. I would suggest checking out saltwaterfish.com there is a lot of useful information there. Otherwise just disregard me :P.
-Mike
1mW of 660nm =/= 1mW of 405nm.(1mW of power is equal to 1mW of power) Beam focus burns things (surface absorption plays a small factor)
555nm (532nm) is the brightest color to the human eyes.
Going up or down in the spectrum will result is a dimmer appearing beam. I do not see how a graph...
Considering that you already escape-proofed the tank I am sure you understand how incredibly dangerous it is keeping an octopus. Super sweet pet none the less! I will stick to my brain corals, acropora, and acan lords :P
-Mike
Or.... you could try it, post pictures, and a review. Don't rely on everyone else to fulfill your curiosities. I am sure this could possibly be built for $20 in parts and a little "elbow grease".
-Mike