chinese led lights
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atreis
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That's nice, but doesn't really answer the question - the temp of the housing is not the issue, it's the temp of the bulbs that kills.
This is also a concern I have with these units, although I'm seriously considering them (especially the ones with 3w parts driven at 2w).
Shells4
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received and installed.
they are very bright and give a nice shimmer like MH lamps...
Let me start by saying I know NOTHING about lighting. I am starting to do some research to update my lights in a 120g, 6' long tank. I currently have 2 pathetic T5's. It is mostly a tank for my tangs with some softies and low light corals. I currently do not have a canopy (although we may attempt to build one in the future). I am torn between T5/MH combo vs. LED. I would prefer LED simply because I wouldn't have to replace the bulbs + trying to avoid the added heat. My budget it $500-$600. Do you think that 3 of the LED's that you put on your tank would be enough for a 6' tank? I really am not interested in keeping corals that need high light. Moderate should be sufficient for me. Thanks for any input you have.
BigAirHarper
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Shells, I would say 3 would be plenty. Especially if you are only keeping softies and fish in your tank 3 of those would work perfect, not put heat in your tank, and keep the electric bill down. I'd go LED. My .02
Shells4
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BigAirHarper, Thanks for the imput. The LEDs are what I am leaning toward. I do want the option of some corals that require moderate light. I do have some zoas and frogspawn that I currently keep in the upper half of the tank that are doing well under my current sad lights. I may just have to keep in mind that some of the corals need to placed higher in the tank with just 3 of these fixtures. Can these be mounted under a canopy someday if I go that route?
Also does anyone have some recommended for LED moonlights that I could add easily/moderately inexpensive?
Also does anyone have some recommended for LED moonlights that I could add easily/moderately inexpensive?
Plumbcrazy
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The only issue with mounting these LEDs in a canopy is that the vent out the top. Just take that into consideration when mounting them.
tntneon
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I didnt had MH before , i do have LEDs and if i compaire them with my friends MH
I notice a calmer shimmer (more natural) then with my leds.
MH is single spot lighting and leds multiple spot lighting , i think its because of that.
This is the only critic i have on leds.
greetingzz tntneon
I notice a calmer shimmer (more natural) then with my leds.
MH is single spot lighting and leds multiple spot lighting , i think its because of that.
This is the only critic i have on leds.
greetingzz tntneon
Silkyslim
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I didnt had MH before , i do have LEDs and if i compaire them with my friends MH
I notice a calmer shimmer (more natural) then with my leds.
MH is single spot lighting and leds multiple spot lighting , i think its because of that.
This is the only critic i have on leds.
greetingzz tntneon
Thanks for commenting.
bigkenny76
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Well i received my LEDS last night, spent a little time modifying my canopy to install them, i mounted them on top of the canopy so airflow would not be an issue they are aprox, 10" above the water , i must say 3 of these over a 7 foot tank looks really good, no spotlight effect and no dark spots , the tank seems brighter (compared to my t5s) and the corals pop with colors with the actinics on. i will take some pics and post them when i get home today. Thanks to everyone who answered my questions.
Phishguy
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biecacka
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Link to fixture you bought? There has been a few different ones talked about?
Thanks
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