chinese led lights

[jk1138]

Blues on only:
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And soon to be adding some panoramas:
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[LexSkizzle]

You think one Nova A8 LED unit can provide enough coverage for a tank with dimensions of 48x18x21?? If so that would be awesome! It's only 18" in length but I see you can order the LED optical lens in either 60, 90, or 120 degrees. You have to post pics up of it!! I'll try emailing them to get info on it. I'm really hoping I can find an inexpensive led fixture where I can use just one unit. Thanks!

 

[bhazard451]

JK, your tank looks AWESOME!!!

I like what you did with the rail. Did you screw into the casing of the unit?

 

[bhazard451]

You think one Nova A8 LED unit can provide enough coverage for a tank with dimensions of 48x18x21?? If so that would be awesome! It's only 18" in length but I see you can order the LED optical lens in either 60, 90, or 120 degrees. You have to post pics up of it!! I'll try emailing them to get info on it. I'm really hoping I can find an inexpensive led fixture where I can use just one unit. Thanks!

If hung high enough, and with 120 degrees "maybe". 2 smaller units would provide a better spread, even though the A8 has the same amount of leds that two A4s or the $165 unit would.

The cool thing with these novas is that they are modular, so you can link 2 of them and only use one power cable for a cleaner look.

 

[BigCountry74]

Like the rail JK. Good stuff bro.

 

[ShawnG]

JK like the rail setup, looks like you are blocking some of the vents, any worries with less air flow?

 

[jefftse]

Blues on only:
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And soon to be adding some panoramas:
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Hey Bob,

Where did you get the LED strips ?

 

[Travis1787]

Looks greeaat bob now I'm gonna have to come see it again in person haha what's the ratio on the boost leds you got?

 

[wildman926]

Does anyone know of a 48" chinese LED fixture instead of these smaller units that everyone is posting with comparable features (led colors, watts, modes, etc)? I have a rimless and was looking to get one large light instead of 2 smaller units side by side.

Try looking HERE

 

[bhazard451]

Try looking HERE

Would that be enough power for growth? The length and price is nice, but the chinese ones would be putting out 3-4x the power.

 

[wildman926]

Would that be enough power for growth? The length and price is nice, but the chinese ones would be putting out 3-4x the power.

They are still chinese, just sold on Ebay. Why not get a pair?

 

[jk1138]

JK, your tank looks AWESOME!!!

I like what you did with the rail. Did you screw into the casing of the unit?

Yes they are screwed right to the unite using very short self tapping metal screws.

JK like the rail setup, looks like you are blocking some of the vents, any worries with less air flow?

No, I am blocking some, but there are so many vents and a heat sink in this unite, I am not concerned with it, it runs quite cool.

Hey Bob,

Where did you get the LED strips ?

I got them in the seller forum here on RC, they are the Panoramas.

Looks greeaat bob now I'm gonna have to come see it again in person haha what's the ratio on the boost leds you got?

I am free tonight.

 

[WinnipegDragon]

I'm getting back in to the hobby and I'm totally new to LEDs.

I'm looking for a fixture that can I can dim with a RKL using the ALC module, ideally dimming the blues and whites individually. Can the Nova A4s do this?

 

[jfeva0049]

would 2 of these units be to much light for a 90 tall tank, thanks??????
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OVXN94/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9

 

[Jsin]

I am setting up a mainland 30 gallon half round. It is 27" tall an 27" wide but it is a half round.
I am looking for a better led light than what it came with. I am only planning on doing soft coral and possibly lps. Anyone know of a led light that will work for this. It would have to be only 16" wide. I think most of the black boxes are a bit too much. I would like the blues to be on a separate plug so I can use a timer. I may be asking alot but I am sure someone has seen something that can help.

 

[bhazard451]

They are still chinese, just sold on Ebay. Why not get a pair?

Only have a nano. I ordered the nova a4.

 

[kbell2433]

I am setting up a mainland 30 gallon half round. It is 27" tall an 27" wide but it is a half round.
I am looking for a better led light than what it came with. I am only planning on doing soft coral and possibly lps. Anyone know of a led light that will work for this. It would have to be only 16" wide. I think most of the black boxes are a bit too much. I would like the blues to be on a separate plug so I can use a timer. I may be asking alot but I am sure someone has seen something that can help.

The outside dementions of a black box is about 15 3/4"w x 8 3/8"d x 2 1/2"h

They come with seperate cords for white and blue so you can put them on timers.

 

[jfeva0049]

anyone have any input on these new version black boxes??????

http://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Design-Aquarium-Coral-White/dp/B006OVXN94/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2

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anyone??????????????????????????????

 

[Chromey316]

Try looking HERE

WHy do these Pics look so Photo chopped, LOL

 

[Jsin]

The outside dementions of a black box is about 15 3/4"w x 8 3/8"d x 2 1/2"h

They come with seperate cords for white and blue so you can put them on timers.

Yes but I am looking for some other options.