Honks69
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How far above the water do you have your three lights?
Do you see any shadows with only 3 lights?
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How far above the water do you have your three lights?
Do you see any shadows with only 3 lights?
Thanks
bigkenny76
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They are about 9" above the water , i actually have them on top of the canopy , i just cut holes in it and set them on top , no shadows at all.
offshored
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I bought one fixture from Ianrusso's link and have been letting it run for a few days like I would on the tank. Blues - Blues/Whites - Blues.
Haven't had an issue yet, unit is cool to the touch with a tiny bit of heat under the fixture with both white and blues maxed out.
I'll be ordering 3 more for my 240 in May. The fan noise isn't bad at all, 2 fans run when the whites are running and 1 runs for the blues. Then 3 when both are on naturally. I doubt you could hear it when covered with a canopy.
The fixture dims well, sorry the camera from my phone just couldn't take the light very well:
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Haven't had an issue yet, unit is cool to the touch with a tiny bit of heat under the fixture with both white and blues maxed out.
I'll be ordering 3 more for my 240 in May. The fan noise isn't bad at all, 2 fans run when the whites are running and 1 runs for the blues. Then 3 when both are on naturally. I doubt you could hear it when covered with a canopy.
The fixture dims well, sorry the camera from my phone just couldn't take the light very well:
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Travis1787
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I'm still torn on which ones to get for when I do my 120 I like the aquarium leds one and these taotronic ones ....
@bigkenny diid you get anything to make you feel secure in there "2 year warranty"? My big thing is I want proof they really will waranty it anyway you feel you are sure if something goes wfrong they will follow through or any proof you have that made you feel so?
@bigkenny diid you get anything to make you feel secure in there "2 year warranty"? My big thing is I want proof they really will waranty it anyway you feel you are sure if something goes wfrong they will follow through or any proof you have that made you feel so?
bigkenny76
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Travis1787, that is the only thing i do not like, when i recieved one of my fixtures, it came with 1 power cord missing, instead of sending me one they gave me a credit and a website to buy to from, so i guess they kinda made it right BUT i kinda thought they should be doing the ordering and taking care of it not me. I like the reviews i have seen from Aquariumleds.com as far as customer service, but i also saw the posting earlier in this thread that the lights i have are producing better par than theirs, sooooo im torn, customer service i think aquariumleds has it , but stronger PAR taotronics has it...... i know that doesnt help but thats just my thoughts.:crazy1:
submersible
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If you go back to page 29, "jrp1588" had a problem with his lights, and the ebay seller shipped him a brand new unit in 3 days. The level of customer service will vary on ebay, from seller to seller, but that seller definetly backed the warranty so far.
david pinder
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These were the first leds I bought they worked great looked great but they all had light sections go out after a yr. Beware you will buy new sets every yr.
david pinder
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See if your ebay seller will still be around in a yr
bigkenny76
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That is true, i did not buy from this seller , i bought from hoodeals (or something like that), so i will agree every seller is different!
bigkenny76
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The way i look at it is this , i was replacing t5 bulbs for 200 bucks a pop every year, i spent 462.00 w shipping on 3 of these taotronic 120w led black boxes , and im saving around 40 bucks a month on my electric bill already(average) since ive switched, so lets say they last only 2 years, by then ive already saved close to 1000 on just electricity, nothing else. and if they only last a year, they have still even paid for themselves. is this the best LED system, nope, BUT does it grow corals, yes, does it light the tank, yes, and most of all, Do i like it. YES, it gives me more money to put back in my tank and upgrade my equipment and lights if need be down the road. If im looking at this the wrong way someone please chime in, but thats the way i see it. and for someone wanting to make the jump to LEDS, for this price and performance.........why not?
jk1138
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Agreed. I have the TaoTronics over my frag tank and sump and I am putting the BoostLed 35s over my DT. I would love to go with radions, but I can cover my 2 tanks and sump for about 1200, far less the the cost of 2 radions. Maybe next year or the year after IF I need to replace the unites...IF... the cost of the higher end unites will be manageable. Until then these work fantastic!
TropTrea
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This is exactly my reasoning with the exception that I went DIY and am happy I did. I loved my T-5's but my electric bill kept growing. Then Bulb replacement with 3 fixtures and 20 bulbs to change every year.
I'm glad that I went DIY as I have changed my LED arangment several time to get the color balance I personaly like. There is not a comercial fixture out there that truely matches my personal taste regardless if is bottom of the line or top of the line. Then with DIY my cost is still very close to bottom of the line with quality closer to top of the line.
blasto_master
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par values of chinese leds
par values of chinese leds
I just measured the par values with a friend and they were pretty interesting. Par readings for chinese 2 watt led X 55pcs X 120 watts.....18 inches 250 par 480 at 9 inches 800 + at the top two inches! (I think that a two feet they probably would be around in the 100's), but I only have a 75 gallon tank. Amazing!!!
par values of chinese leds
I just measured the par values with a friend and they were pretty interesting. Par readings for chinese 2 watt led X 55pcs X 120 watts.....18 inches 250 par 480 at 9 inches 800 + at the top two inches! (I think that a two feet they probably would be around in the 100's), but I only have a 75 gallon tank. Amazing!!!
Travis1787
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For me id rather have customer service only cause my 120 is gonna be more of a softy tank so lps maybe a few sps so I don't mind if the par is a little less if there customer service is better
Hey guys, I'm starting up a 29 gallon reef and I'm looking to get some LED's that are mentioned in this thread( I have a low Budget.) I'm still kind of new to the hobby and I was wondering what fixture would be best for my tank and get maximum coverage. Thanks for the advice in advance.
blasto_master
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Probably only one of those 120 watt led fixtures.
Yeah, that's what I was think as well. I just wanted a second opinion and to make sure. Anyone else care to comment?
That size tank...
That size tank...
Your lucky that size tank you can get away with what ever you want with LEDs..get the $175 free shipping fixture off eBay .... If your new don't have to worry about the dimmer cuz u prob ain't sunburn in much coral...but dimmers are nice for moon light/night light...
That size tank...
Your lucky that size tank you can get away with what ever you want with LEDs..get the $175 free shipping fixture off eBay .... If your new don't have to worry about the dimmer cuz u prob ain't sunburn in much coral...but dimmers are nice for moon light/night light...
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