chinese led lights

[Chicago]

made by same company.. i believe that does have an lcd but only controlls on off not dimming..

 

[bhazard451]

made by same company.. i believe that does have an lcd but only controlls on off not dimming..

Nope. It does sunrise and sunset like the rest. Looks like you save a lot of money not using colored leds.

No moonlights on that though, but if you don't need them, that's a hell of a price for a unit with an LCD controller.

 

[Dapg8gt]

Interesting, now this might be something to go for. I've been reading posts for weeks and I think I found a nice light. Dimmable, Programmable, 1 power cord.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...ousing-Blue-450nm-White/709204_584292268.html

What do you think?

I saw that one too and thought it looked good. My only reservation was what if the controller goes out your screwed. That's a helleva price for those features. I was just gun shy and went standard D120. I actually have that one saved in my phone. It was a tough decision I just pussed out LOL.

 

[Fish_Freek]

Anyone have a combo like this, 32blue-19white-4violet ? I like more blue but afraid this may be too over powering. Thinking of ordering two of these D120's for my 75 gal.
Any opinions?

 

[bhazard451]

Anyone have a combo like this, 32blue-19white-4violet ? I like more blue but afraid this may be too over powering. Thinking of ordering two of these D120's for my 75 gal.
Any opinions?

Post #2603 has this combo.

 

[bhazard451]

I saw that one too and thought it looked good. My only reservation was what if the controller goes out your screwed. That's a helleva price for those features. I was just gun shy and went standard D120. I actually have that one saved in my phone. It was a tough decision I just pussed out LOL.

Some units look like they have both the knobs and controller.

 

[Zoanut]

Interesting, now this might be something to go for. I've been reading posts for weeks and I think I found a nice light. Dimmable, Programmable, 1 power cord.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...ousing-Blue-450nm-White/709204_584292268.html

What do you think?

Wow, what a price.

 

[Chicago]

Yep. Does have sunrise sunset. But that is a different LCD than other unit. Also teo channel no moonlight. And looks like no optics.

 

[mdodso00]

So for a Standard 29g tank would anyone suggest going with 90* Optic Lens or just the 120*? thanks


You'd think I would know a little more from looking on every page of this thread but about halfway thru I was just looking for pics.

 

[mlott132]

Yep, That was me , I just got the Light Tuesday.
I am impressed with the build of this unit.
I like the 3 dimmers & moonlight feature.
The reds & greens shimmer nicely...but it has a little splotchy look on the rocks at full power ( but I do not run them @ full power anyway. So to be honest ,it's no big deal. I have been trying to take pics...But my camera only pulls the blue lights. I will continue to try untill i get a decent pic ,, then post it .

What colors did you use in your light? How did you have them laid out.

 

[newenglandreef]

I bought the Taetronics LED from an Ebay seller (seller was sunvalleyus). I've never dropped it in water or gotten it wet. See the photo--completely burned out. I contacted the seller, he arbitrarily told me that there was a 60 day warranty (not listed anywhere), and if I send him $20, I could send the unit to him, and he was look at it to consider replacing it. I've had it for 4 months. Buyer beware.

 

[bskiba]

for the 29 gallon- 90 degrees would be better imo.


i was actually wondering if anyone has installed optic in the fixtures them self? I was wondering what it would take to install something like this. I bought the standard 120 for a 60 cube and wish I did 90 now. I was thinking about adding 60's around the edge.


http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/60-degree-lens.html

 

[cmantis]

for the 29 gallon- 90 degrees would be better imo.


i was actually wondering if anyone has installed optic in the fixtures them self? I was wondering what it would take to install something like this. I bought the standard 120 for a 60 cube and wish I did 90 now. I was thinking about adding 60's around the edge.


http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/60-degree-lens.html

From my understanding the LED's are 90 degree. I was told to install the optics you have to open it up but don't think it is that difficult. I got them just because it doesn't come with a splash guard and I figured may help focus any stray light. Although I haven't received mine yet.

 

[bhazard451]

for the 29 gallon- 90 degrees would be better imo.


i was actually wondering if anyone has installed optic in the fixtures them self? I was wondering what it would take to install something like this. I bought the standard 120 for a 60 cube and wish I did 90 now. I was thinking about adding 60's around the edge.


http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/60-degree-lens.html

It's incredibly easy to install those self adhesive ones. Just open the case and stick them on each led.

 

[bluesox_68blues]

Post #2603 has this combo

Yeah this is the light I ordered, I'm now worried that it will be too blue as well. I hope it will look less blue as I turn down the dimmer? I also wonder if I'm not going to get as much growth from my corals because I don't have as many whites.
32b 19w 4v. do more whites make coral grow faster?

Thanks

 

[Mr Neon]

Post #2603 has this combo

Yeah this is the light I ordered, I'm now worried that it will be too blue as well. I hope it will look less blue as I turn down the dimmer? I also wonder if I'm not going to get as much growth from my corals because I don't have as many whites.
32b 19w 4v. do more whites make coral grow faster?

Thanks

I have had my d120 for about 3 weeks now and my combo
is
13 white/11blue
23 white/ 4 violet 440nm

I can tell you that it is blue! I am running the whites/blue about 30% and the blue/violet about 30 to 35% to get my corals used to the light. So far things are coming out and look good. I run the blue/violets about 8 hours and the whites/blue about 5 hours for now. I also installed blue moonlights as well and run those when the other lights go out.

I have it 8 inches above a 60 gallon 36x18x24. 90 degree optics.

Pros: Like the design and construction for Chinese made product.
Like the dimmers output of light
Cons: Should have went more white (for my tastes), although I have not turned it up yet so it may change.
Wish it had moonlights as well but for the price-can't argue too much.
Should have got 420nm violets instead of 440nm (there too blue)

I am sure more will follow once the light is broken in and the corals are growing, hopefully!

 

[bhazard451]

Post #2603 has this combo

Yeah this is the light I ordered, I'm now worried that it will be too blue as well. I hope it will look less blue as I turn down the dimmer? I also wonder if I'm not going to get as much growth from my corals because I don't have as many whites.
32b 19w 4v. do more whites make coral grow faster?

Thanks

Blues grow the coral.

 

[mlott132]

Have a question on blue to white ratio. I hear that you want more blues than whites, is that number of bulbs or amount on each dimmer? When they speak of a 1:1 ratio is that one dimmer with all blue and one dimmer with all white. For a ratio of 2:1, does that mean that the blues and whites will be mixed between the two dimmers?

 

[Dapg8gt]

Have a question on blue to white ratio. I hear that you want more blues than whites, is that number of bulbs or amount on each dimmer? When they speak of a 1:1 ratio is that one dimmer with all blue and one dimmer with all white. For a ratio of 2:1, does that mean that the blues and whites will be mixed between the two dimmers?

1:1 means 1 blue led to one white led . Different dimmers for each color. 2:1 means double the blues to white or vise versa

 

[biecacka]

So the unit is iron but aluminum is offerered at a price increase as from Simon

almost all led aquarium lights in the market made of iron, so this unit usually made of iron, we also have aluminium case, but the price is much higher, do you like aluminium case?


Corey

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