Aquarium LED 175

[rwhitmore1987]

Has anyone tried the Aquarium LED 175 lighting fixture? I found this on 24/7 Aquarium Supply.com and it looks really cool. Its like a small fixture that can replace a 175W MH bulb. It runs only on 42W and can be used for 13 years and will retain 70% light intensity. One unit can be used for every 2 feet of tank and it dosen't give off heat. If you have any experience with this fixture, let me know if it is worth $370.

Thanks

 

[P7269]

I have also been exploring new lighting options. After doing a bit of research I have come to the conclusion that LEDs have a place in the hobby however the technology hasnt evolved enough to trust them yet. I havent seen many well constructed units. Many of the manufacture claims seem a bit too good to be true. And Ive always subsribed to the old addage if its sounds to good to be true it probably is.

 

[P7269]

Oh yea, and they are cost prohibitive at this stage!......

 

[luisagos]

AI is the only LED fixture I have not seen a bad review.
To be honest, I don't think I have even heard of any of them failing?
AI is the only LED system I would buy today if i had the money.
I guess i am waiting for a good sale.
Or something that doesn't cost so much.