My lights are about 3 inches from the surface of the water. I wanted them higher to reduce the disco ball effect but my wife didn't like the light spillage when she was sitting near the tank. I may take off the optics to see if that helps but I'm not sure if that would void the warranty. There are two stickers on the screws that say void if removed so I'm not sure.
Chinese LED Lights
- Thread starter cmac23
- Start date
My lights are about 3 inches from the surface of the water. I wanted them higher to reduce the disco ball effect but my wife didn't like the light spillage when she was sitting near the tank. I may take off the optics to see if that helps but I'm not sure if that would void the warranty. There are two stickers on the screws that say void if removed so I'm not sure.
Ron Reefman
Active member
My two cents... at 5' you are really pushing the envelope. But you have 2 things in your favor:
1. You can pull some lenses of the end 2 rows of light at either end and get more coverage.
2. It's a FOWLR, so it's not like you need great light everywhere.
I have one D120 over a 4' 55g QT and it's not enough, even with the last 2 rows of lenses removed. But 2 over a 5' should work OK for a FOWLR or even an easy coral tank with some low light stuff out at the ends.
If you go to page 68 of this thread you can my 5 foot tank. If your running FOWLR you sholdnt have any issues with the light. Mine are running at 35% white channel and 45% blue channel right now and they are super bright.
BigRedNole
New member
OK, this is just the first pic of the IT2040 over my new tank. It was taken with an android phone which is not great. The water is cloudy because it was just filled about 10 minutes before the pic. The rock is just tossed in and not aquascaped yet.
bhazard451
New member
Removing the optics would make the light spillage worse.
BigRedNole
New member
OK, this is just the first pic of the IT2040 over my new tank. It was taken with an android phone which is not great. The water is cloudy because it was just filled about 10 minutes before the pic. The rock is just tossed in and not aquascaped yet.
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Gf44eSQ5KKupk_bdutL6CtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RB2LThSHqtQ/UOnnkXduSYI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/0cyEsnyaC_Q/s640/IMG_20130106_160539.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113494733522273379232/DropBox?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">Drop Box</a></td></tr></table>
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Gf44eSQ5KKupk_bdutL6CtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RB2LThSHqtQ/UOnnkXduSYI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/0cyEsnyaC_Q/s640/IMG_20130106_160539.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113494733522273379232/DropBox?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">Drop Box</a></td></tr></table>
Indiereefer
New member
Hello all, been researching for a light for my 40B I'm piecing together. I've read through a good portion of the thread, but before I place an order I want to double check.
I was looking to get the reefbreeder it2060. I'll be keeping mostly lps with with some sps up top. But I am concerned that 1.) the 24" fixture won't be enough spread and my new concern after reading through the post 2.) the more spaced LEDs on the 24" will cause spotlighting and the reds and greens not blending with the whites and blues. Really didn't want to spend the extra $ for the it2080 but its an option. If the24" will work, what is the recommendation on the optics? Any input is appreciated
I was looking to get the reefbreeder it2060. I'll be keeping mostly lps with with some sps up top. But I am concerned that 1.) the 24" fixture won't be enough spread and my new concern after reading through the post 2.) the more spaced LEDs on the 24" will cause spotlighting and the reds and greens not blending with the whites and blues. Really didn't want to spend the extra $ for the it2080 but its an option. If the24" will work, what is the recommendation on the optics? Any input is appreciated
Last edited:
Ron Reefman
Active member
At 6' either 3 D120s or 2 IT2080 will do the job. I did the IT2080s and I'm lovin it.
D
Deleted member 286866
See if reefbreeders will install 120* optics on the red and green LED's or no optics on those colors. Assume you are going with 90* optics on fixture. EverGrow 's Sunny sugested that approach to spread those colors out. And, if no optics on the R & G LED's have them send you the extra 90* optics seperate so if you ever need them you can install them yourself.
bhazard451
New member
No need. The optics twist off very easily. Just order the fixture as normal and remove them.
How high would I have to hang this? I'd like them to be relatively low, maybe canopy low.
Travis1787
Active member
Depends if it has optics or not and if you will have it in a canopy or exposed
bhazard451
New member
I just installed my new Maxspect Razors today. I was anxious to get them up to compare...
It turns out, one unit is DOA. The other unit has a bad power supply.
I took the good power supply and good light, hooked them up, and it looks... good. That's the thing though, for $494, it should look awesome. I think it needs time to break in, but I'm sorely missing having a few reds right now. Personally, I like the look from my custom IT light better. I like the controller on the IT lights better too, aside from its inability to smoothly ramp up/down like the Razor. The included leg mounts sit way too low to the tank too, causing spotlighting.
Luckily I can return the doa unit and power supply, but I'm disappointed right now. IT lights all the way until something better and just as affordable comes along.
It turns out, one unit is DOA. The other unit has a bad power supply.
I took the good power supply and good light, hooked them up, and it looks... good. That's the thing though, for $494, it should look awesome. I think it needs time to break in, but I'm sorely missing having a few reds right now. Personally, I like the look from my custom IT light better. I like the controller on the IT lights better too, aside from its inability to smoothly ramp up/down like the Razor. The included leg mounts sit way too low to the tank too, causing spotlighting.
Luckily I can return the doa unit and power supply, but I'm disappointed right now. IT lights all the way until something better and just as affordable comes along.
KindCorals
New member
Anyone know what this layout is?
channel 1; 16 7500k cool whites, 8 3500k warm whites 4 480nm blues, 4 520nm greens, 4 630nm red, 4 660nm reds, and 4 410-420nm violets. Channel 2; 48 450nm royal blue, Channel 3; 3 480nm blue moonlights, for a total of 99 3 watt LEDs
Lots of blue
through a GB you can get them at around 350 shipped.
Similar threads
