chinese led lights
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bhazard451
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I also apologize for making accusations without all the facts.
Tater, would you mind posting some pictures and comments on how your experience has been with the light in this thread too? I really should have picked one up when they were on sale. Would have saved a lot of time instead of modding my Chinese fixture to get Apex dimming working.
I would stick with 630 which is orange/red. That hits for chlorophyll B but I was told that the white also hit this and 660 hits for chlorophyll B but might also add color to certain colors. Remember red is the first to get filtered out. Most people go for 660 but I have seen a few using 630. I was going to go 630 but ended up going 660. I will let you know in a few days how it turned out.
Chicago
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Ok need more help. The unit can hold 80 LEDs. For some price of 30 bucks can pack 80 v 55 led. Trade off is can only do 60 degree optics then. Will not fit 90 degree optics. Thank is 31 deep 31 wide. I can hand at any distance
Your thoughts please. In other words what is hanging height for this dimensions and does it seem like good idea to do upgrade
Your thoughts please. In other words what is hanging height for this dimensions and does it seem like good idea to do upgrade
Dustin1300
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Just wanted to clear up the muddy water and bring the facts to light for this light (No pun intended).
Tater has some great shots of the fixtures over his tank and some coral shots...If I can get a better grasp of my new DSLR, I'll try to post pics too.
***Tater, no worry on Justin....I'm amazed at some of the jibberish I post/text on my phone some times!
Tater has some great shots of the fixtures over his tank and some coral shots...If I can get a better grasp of my new DSLR, I'll try to post pics too.
***Tater, no worry on Justin....I'm amazed at some of the jibberish I post/text on my phone some times!
terancevan88
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Ok i'm totally confused now which of there is the best for the money?I want quality but not $500 each.a have a 60x 20x 20. Please help I want to order soon and can't decide.I will probably put on a controller.maybe send me a link to the best for the money. Thanks
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Fish_Freek
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Does it matter if you go with 90 degree led angle with no optics, opposed to w/ 90 degree optics added to these? I am planning to hang my lights about 6" over the water and want to order the correct optics for this situation on my 75 gal.
bhazard451
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You can add a 3rd dimmer for $9 more. With only 2 dimmers, all the leds will dim/brighten at once.
mlott132
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If you were going off of the link I posted, the price was for two lights.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/594866342-Aluminum-case-LCD-controller-with-internal-timer-and-dimmer-LED-aquarium-lights-wholesalers.html
terancevan88
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I knew that what i'm wondering is with all the different brands which is the better quality for the price? I might hook a controller up so that should be an option. Was thinking the d120 but then everyone started posting all the different brands just need help deciding.
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bhazard451
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Are you looking to control the lights via a Reef controller like the Apex? The Chinese fixtures can't do that.
terancevan88
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No don't have to just wondering which is a better fixture and light combination. There is the Apollo, twilight, d120. From what I understand. Just want to know what will last and have good par. That kind of stuff. I'm new to all this.
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terancevan88
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And also color combo
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Well I finally got around to hanging my D120 light over my 30g LPS tank and all I can say is WOW!! Very impressed. I'll get Pics up tomorrow.
I have the 30Blue and 25 White and at 100% it looks very similar to the old 14k phoenix. I don't know if I'd do any more blue in the new lights I'm looking for. The only thing I may do is add some red, green and violet.
I'm thinking something like 29B 20W 2r 2g 2v w/90 degree optics. I'm just worried if I go with more blue say 2:1 it will be too blue.
Question, is there actually 90 degree led angle and 90 degree optics or are they the same? I'm a bit confused?
I've narrowed the light selection down to the Twilight fixture now I just need to really think about the ratio and the 90 degree thing. My tank is 120 SPS 4x2x2.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-g...d-dimmer-LED-aquarium-lights-wholesalers.html
I have the 30Blue and 25 White and at 100% it looks very similar to the old 14k phoenix. I don't know if I'd do any more blue in the new lights I'm looking for. The only thing I may do is add some red, green and violet.
I'm thinking something like 29B 20W 2r 2g 2v w/90 degree optics. I'm just worried if I go with more blue say 2:1 it will be too blue.
Question, is there actually 90 degree led angle and 90 degree optics or are they the same? I'm a bit confused?
I've narrowed the light selection down to the Twilight fixture now I just need to really think about the ratio and the 90 degree thing. My tank is 120 SPS 4x2x2.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-g...d-dimmer-LED-aquarium-lights-wholesalers.html
bhazard451
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90. It should reach deep enough, and provide more spread.
Tater11
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will do it will probably be around the weekend.
Now to get the perfect color combo...
I have a 300 gallon FOWLR so I'm not concerned about coral growth. I don't want a "windex" tank. Vox had a really nice look to his tank, I'd like to achieve that somehow.
A couple questions. How much red/green/violet is too much? Is 4 of each in a 55 pc fixture ok?
I'm thinking something like this:
As you can see the red/green is on a seperate dimmer and I can adjust but would I be better off with just 2 of each color instead of 4?
I'm doing both coolwhite and neutralwhite.
bhazard I know you are busy here but you've actually seen these and your thoughts are always appreciated. :beer:
I know what fixture, it's all about the colors now. PROGRESS!
I have a 300 gallon FOWLR so I'm not concerned about coral growth. I don't want a "windex" tank. Vox had a really nice look to his tank, I'd like to achieve that somehow.
A couple questions. How much red/green/violet is too much? Is 4 of each in a 55 pc fixture ok?
I'm thinking something like this:
As you can see the red/green is on a seperate dimmer and I can adjust but would I be better off with just 2 of each color instead of 4?
I'm doing both coolwhite and neutralwhite.
bhazard I know you are busy here but you've actually seen these and your thoughts are always appreciated. :beer:
I know what fixture, it's all about the colors now. PROGRESS!
bhazard451
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Now to get the perfect color combo...
I have a 300 gallon FOWLR so I'm not concerned about coral growth. I don't want a "windex" tank. Vox had a really nice look to his tank, I'd like to achieve that somehow.
A couple questions. How much red/green/violet is too much? Is 4 of each in a 55 pc fixture ok?
I'm thinking something like this:
As you can see the red/green is on a seperate dimmer and I can adjust but would I be better off with just 2 of each color instead of 4?
I'm doing both coolwhite and neutralwhite.
bhazard I know you are busy here but you've actually seen these and your thoughts are always appreciated. :beer:
I know what fixture, it's all about the colors now. PROGRESS!
Which fixture are you getting and what company? Is this one with moonlights? I don't remember seeing a 3 dimmer that didn't have moonlights using up a dimmer switch. 2-4 each of red green violet should be ok. 4 being the most of any of those colors I would use. The red/green will pop on fish colors.
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