Bought new led light fixture from China.
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Sharpimage
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They quoted me. 700 for 2 five foot lights. 250 watts each. I am almost afraid as they seem cheap
They are worryingly cheap, but trust me, they are great. I could have gone Mitras on my tank, but decided to save the cash due to the user feedback.
Don't get me wrong, the Mitras will be better lights (except on heat management & dealing with humidity, where they appear to suck big time) but I couldn't justify the cost difference.
Make sure you use the "US/Reef layout" as this is a different spectrum to standard (although they may now have standardised on it). It's detailed earlier in this thread.
Unless you are using your own custom spectrum, in which case go for it.
Which ones are you looking at? The Malibu or new Zeus?
BIGCYCS805
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My malibu s400 has 120 leds 120×3=360 if they run them at the true 3w
120x2.5=300 if they run them at 2.5w not sure which i never checked the current to led chips
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BIGCYCS805
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Does the new aquazealer remote have to be pluged in the fixture or is it wireless i have the original wireless controller that just plugs in the wall lookin to upgrade to one with app if my lights compatible
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You have to specify either App controlled (S plus) or wireless/controller. AquaZealer is the app name.
If you speak to the guys, they may sell you an upgrade kit which replaces the main board and the end plates to upgrade a S-series to an S-plus.
I did this to upgrade my S-series to an android controlled S-Plus, but the apple version does not work on it. It's no biggie for me as I have a dedicated tablet wall mounted next to the tank for lights and occasional apex control
Sharpimage
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Kevin at ledzeal said the zues was 250 w and the Malibu was 310 w. I am just worried about 27inch water depth.
I would give Kevin the dimensions and what you want to achieve and let him advise. I know nothing about the Zeus I'm afraid.
I have 24" water depth and light on the sandbed is good. I've seen them growing clams on the sandbed of another tank and plenty of deeper tanks running them
rickyb
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That will depend on the lenses you select.
My tank is 36" deep, minus a 6" plenum, so I'm around 30" and I have a clam at the bottom of the tank.
Sharpimage
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Kevin recommend 2 with 90 degree lenses. I was hoping someone had experience with the Zeus line, as they are newish. I am just afraid they will lack the punch at 27inchs
loganlax07
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Did you end up getting these? I am looking to get the 150.
Sharpimage
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I bought the Zeus series. Actually just got them up yesterday. I like them so far. I have them turned down for aclimatuon right now
loganlax07
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Did you end up going with the 90 or 120 lenses? I'm going to put this over a nuvo 30L and think the 120's will blend better and still have enough power to grow in my shallow 12 inch tank. Thoughts?
Sharpimage
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Kevin had recommended 2 lights with 90 degree lenses. I ended up getting 3 as I wanted to avoid shadowing and I wanted all the lights to match each other. I haven't done any par testing yet, but they seem brighter then the triple 250 w mh they replaced, when they are cranked up.
ProteusReef
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Placed an order for the Zeus 150 (33 inch) with 120 optics for my Nuvo 30L build. Will do a full thread and review of the lights when the tank is up an running in about a month (switching from Kessil a360we).
If you're interested in buying these, it doesn't seem like there is a place to order them on their website. I had to email LEDZEAL with my request and they sent me a paypay invoice.
Total cost was:
Unit: $159
Wifi Controller: $65
Shipping: $60
If you're interested in buying these, it doesn't seem like there is a place to order them on their website. I had to email LEDZEAL with my request and they sent me a paypay invoice.
Total cost was:
Unit: $159
Wifi Controller: $65
Shipping: $60
Sharpimage
Member
I like my zues so far. They are pretty slick looking. The app to set them up is a little wonky, but once you get the hang of it is not bad.
I'm missing some pics of LEDZeal powered SPS and corals since I'm still getting my parameters back to where they need to be after the doser wipeout.
Would any of you lovely people post some photos of your tanks please?
It would be great to see how the Zeus units are going too.
Altohombre
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I am really interested in seeing what people think of these. I can't find much information anywhere on the web to compare how they are to other LED's.
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