Bought new led light fixture from China.

[Fuzzy]

We heard from Kevin, our lights shipped out today. Should be here in a week. :thumbsup:

 

[Hodge1995]

Well I have been on the fence for leds was really leaning toward diy until I seen this post. The only thing I wish is that they had more than 8 time points but this may just be my control issues surfacing! Thanks to everyone for all the info.

 

[Gillguy]

Well I have been on the fence for leds was really leaning toward diy until I seen this post. The only thing I wish is that they had more than 8 time points but this may just be my control issues surfacing! Thanks to everyone for all the info.

Hodge 8 points is more than enough. Remember that the intensity increases by 1% until it reaches one of the programmed points. So in reality, you only need 4 points. One to turn on, two to reach maximum setting, three to stay on maximum setting and four to turn off.

 

[volsfan199]

Took the plunge and ordered today. Cant wait to get them.

 

[ScubaSteveOz]

Thanks for all the advice on this. Just ordered today from Kevin too.

 

[rickyb]

Can anyone post pictures of their SPS tanks with these lights on? Other than Gillguy, btw Thanks for all the info, your tank looks sweet.

 

[Silfer]

my light unit delivery date has been changed from 3/26 to 4/1 gah!!! lol

 

[rickyb]

That's not bad, try waiting over 3 months for a skimmer from Aquacave. Not that it is their fault but their supplier.

 

[conix67]

Mine was shipped out on Tuesday, and arrived near my home yesterday (Fedex facility). It is supposed to be delivered next week but looks like I'll be getting it today. Shipping is faster than Canada to Canada priority postal services.

 

[Gillguy]

Mine was shipped out on Tuesday, and arrived near my home yesterday (Fedex facility). It is supposed to be delivered next week but looks like I'll be getting it today. Shipping is faster than Canada to Canada priority postal services.

Their shipping is definitely fast. Looking forward to seeing the light over your tank. I've seen some of your older youtube videos and your tank is really nice.

 

[conix67]

Their shipping is definitely fast. Looking forward to seeing the light over your tank. I've seen some of your older youtube videos and your tank is really nice.

Thanks. Looking back, it seem to look better back then than now. Not sure if it is due to the decline of the current lighting system's performance (T5HO) - bulb branch changes, age, or reflector damages (there's no splash guard), or something else in the tank but I'm hopeful for a positive change under the new lights.

I will definitely post some pictures and provide update on progress over next few months.

By the way, it looks like we met (online) back in 2011 discussing DIY LED kits.. to add to that conversation, this Malibu S300 is going to be the replacement of DIY LED system I was planning for years..

 

[rickyb]

What do you guys think of this LED setup?

Any suggestions or concerns?

 

[Gillguy]

What do you guys think of this LED setup? View attachment 270370

Any suggestions or concerns?

That will work. Approximately a 16k-18k look.

 

[rickyb]

Thanks!
I'm assuming that 16k-18k look will be at 100% all channels? If I change it up a bit to add 2 more UV's and remove 2 RB will that make more at around 14K?
Like this..View attachment 270412

Which led should i have more off RB or just B?

I emailed Kevin, he suggested 2 S400's with 90 degree lenses but I think I should really use 60's for a 30" deep to the sandbed. 72X36X36 actual dimensions.

Thanks again
RB

 

[Gillguy]

Thanks!
I'm assuming that 16k-18k look will be at 100% all channels? If I change it up a bit to add 2 more UV's and remove 2 RB will that make more at around 14K?
Like this..View attachment 270412

Which led should i have more off RB or just B?

I emailed Kevin, he suggested 2 S400's with 90 degree lenses but I think I should really use 60's for a 30" deep to the sandbed. 72X36X36 actual dimensions.

Thanks again
RB

Yes if you replace 2 RB leds with UV it will make it closer to 14k. I just noticed that on channel 4 you have all B. I would exchange the center B's with the RB's in between the UV's. This will give you more of a mixture of the blues.

As far as the lenses go with 60 degree. 30 inches is pretty deep.

 

[rickyb]

Thanks for the info. I'll be keeping the lights 12" to 16" above water level.

Which color is better for corals Blue or Royal Blue?

 

[Gillguy]

Thanks for the info. I'll be keeping the lights 12" to 16" above water level.

Which color is better for corals Blue or Royal Blue?

Both are needed but Royal Blue is better. You want to be within the 420 nm to 470 nm range for color and growth. Take a look at the chart.

 

[Silfer]

My S300 is out for delivery this afternoon! Quick delivery, as someone else said, stuff often takes longer within my own country get get delivered!! lol

 

[jimnchal]

Gillguy, think you should get a free light with all the business you are bringing ledzeal lol

 

[Silfer]

Ok as far as my DIY settings, Channel #1 (all blue) and channel #3 (Blue & UV) turn on at 6:30 am and slowly ramp up to a maximum 75% by 11:30 am. Those two channels stay at 75% for five hours and start decreasing back to 0% by 8:00 pm. There are eight settings. (The settings are called Sequences.) Like I have mentioned before, all four channels must be programmed to have the first and the last settings at 0%. This is because if one of them is at any percentage the unit will continue to reach for that goal. However, the other six settings can be set at any time and percentage and the unit will increase by 1% until it reaches it. For example, here are the DIY settings for the two channels I mentioned above, 6:30 am 0%, 8:00 am 20%, 9:00 am 35%, 10:00 am 55%, 11:30 75%, 4:30 pm 75%, 6:30 pm 35%, 8:00 pm 0%.

Channel #2 (all white) turn on at 8:00 am and ramp up to 70% at 12:00 pm. It stays at 70% for four hours till 4:00 pm. Then it decreases to 0% by 7:00 pm. Channel #4 (four blue & one red & one green) turn on at 9:00 am and increases to a maximum of 45 % at 12:00 pm. It stays at 45% four hours till 4:00 pm and then decreases to 0% by 6:00 pm. The settings for these two channels are similar to the pattern of the first two.

Gillguy, can you post the % and times for channel 2 and 4 like you did for 1 and 3? Want to replicate yours and see how it goes

My unit just arrived now

Also how exactly do you set the times/intensity on this unit. Oh also, what max % would you reccommend for each of the 4 channels starting out? My tank is currently on a different set of chinese LED units, with cree LED's, blue channel 70% and white/colours 60%.

Thanks