chinese led lights

[bhazard451]

I don't have an apex I have the acjr so I can't control the lights from it anyway

Corey

It's really not needed. I just figure that if I have it, I might as well use it.

Just being dimmable alone is great. Compared to having to place a screen over my tank or keeping new frags on the sand for a week using Metal Halides, being able to dim the lights at will is really useful.

 

[Travis1787]

ok guys although they suck here is a pick of how it looks fully on but first some pics of how it used to look. which due to the crappy way the led pics look these old pic with my halide look waaay better

this one is pretty exact to how it used to look under my halide. REMEMBER THIS IS MY OLD LIGHT NOT THE LED

another one of how it used to look but this one this better lol REMEMBER THIS IS MY OLD LIGHT NOT THE LED

the unit mounted in canopy with 2 4 dollar brackets from home depot and zip ties instead of the hangin wires they give cause they have to much slack

and lastly this is the leds on full power but the pics is horrid and ya cant tell at all youd think it was insane blue with how bad this came out but its really not

 

[newe70]

This is a super great thread and lot of useful informations on these led fixtures. Keep the pictures and reviews coming guys.

 

[newe70]

ok guys although they suck here is a pick of how it looks fully on but first some pics of how it used to look. which due to the crappy way the led pics look these old pic with my halide look waaay better

this one is pretty exact to how it used to look under my halide. REMEMBER THIS IS MY OLD LIGHT NOT THE LED

another one of how it used to look but this one this better lol REMEMBER THIS IS MY OLD LIGHT NOT THE LED

the unit mounted in canopy with 2 4 dollar brackets from home depot and zip ties instead of the hangin wires they give cause they have to much slack

and lastly this is the leds on full power but the pics is horrid and ya cant tell at all youd think it was insane blue with how bad this came out but its really not

I am sure the pictures do not provide any justice, but in person it will looks a million times better. Nice tank Travis :thumbsup:

 

[Travis1787]

Thanks man welcome to RC

 

[bhazard451]

This thread has evolved greatly in just 6 months. Just from our feedback alone, manufacturers have gone from non-dimmable, standard blue/white black boxes, to offering dimmable, heatsink added, customized led ratios to our liking. I noticed the Evergrow guys now include DIY ratios, based on our customized orders. Great ideas. Everyone is having good experiences too.

Next up is Reef Controller compatibility, and moonlight module mods

 

[newe70]

Thanks man welcome to RC

Thanks Travis...I have been visiting this forum for the last several weeks and finally decided to join.

 

[newe70]

This thread has evolved greatly in just 6 months. Just from our feedback alone, manufacturers have gone from non-dimmable, standard blue/white black boxes, to offering dimmable, heatsink added, customized led ratios to our liking. I noticed the Evergrow guys now include DIY ratios, based on our customized orders. Great ideas. Everyone is having good experiences too.

Next up is Reef Controller compatibility, and moonlight module mods

This is a great place to learn and receive great informations. I am sure manufacturer following thread like this very closely.

 

[newe70]

I remembered one member from this thread asking about the hanging suggestions for this led lighting fixture, but cannot remebered which page #. I found this aquarium suspension hanging kit on Ebay and I thought I would post it up for those who interested.

 

[biecacka]

So do these also have moonlights as well?
Corey

 

[Travis1787]

Here are two pics of how the unit is mounted from above....

A side view ...

Its super stable ... Worked out perfect....

O and bhazard give me some opinions on my pics man! You can be honest I won't be upset lol jk

 

[Travis1787]

No moon lights it has a switch for dusk and dawn look but not moon lights

 

[newe70]

How heavy is this led lighting fixture?

 

[Travis1787]

I'm not sure off the top of my head but its light. No more then ten pounds I wouldn't think

 

[newe70]

I'm not sure off the top of my head but its light. No more then ten pounds I wouldn't think

Thx.

 

[Browserz]

How far is the fixture away from the top of the tank? Doesnt look like you have much room to work at all in there haha

 

[Travis1787]

Tell me about it man! Sucks ...but I loooooove having a canopy ... Its about 9 inches off the water which is about the same as my 250mh was soo I think it will be ok lol I hope.....

 

[Dnastynice]

i use these lights i love them, mix of blue/whites with 3 UV leds. less then 200$ for alight you cant go wrong

 

[Shells4]

Here are two pics of how the unit is mounted from above....

A side view ...

Its super stable ... Worked out perfect....

O and bhazard give me some opinions on my pics man! You can be honest I won't be upset lol jk

What kind of brackets are those? I have a temporary hillbilly stand my lights are hanging on while a canopy is being made for my stand. I have been trying to figure out how to mount the lights without having a super tall canopy.

Just have to say I got the dimable 50/50 LEDs and so far I love them. I recieved them in 7 days and that was over the holiday weekend. Can't beat that. It was going to take my LFS a minimum of a month to get the exact same light. Also really great communication from the seller.

 

[biecacka]

Do those brackets support the fixture well?
How does the dusk/dawn work?
Corey