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rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Ok sunny sent me email this am she priced the nova a6 incorrect it is $202.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Ok looks like we have the min order if everyone gets what they say they want. That never happens so we really need a few more units. So far...
Mjntwise 2 d120
Djsmallz 1 ?
Acabgd. 1. ?
Vtxrobert 1. D120
Ralvarez. 2 ?
Jmifland. 2. ?
Tobey ? ?
Zero bull chip 1. D120
Mlivvy. 1. IT2060 or 2080?
Ok so start thinking about the layout u want. Either custom layout of stock layout.
Roger
Mjntwise 2 d120
Djsmallz 1 ?
Acabgd. 1. ?
Vtxrobert 1. D120
Ralvarez. 2 ?
Jmifland. 2. ?
Tobey ? ?
Zero bull chip 1. D120
Mlivvy. 1. IT2060 or 2080?
Ok so start thinking about the layout u want. Either custom layout of stock layout.
Roger
Ayone have suggestions on a custom layout? I am shopping for a fixture for my 60 cube build. I am an ORCA member but would love to get on board for this group buy. Im just south of Leesburg so its not a bad drive at all for me!
i would purchase 1 if you let me in on the group buy!
i would purchase 1 if you let me in on the group buy!
tatkins99
New member
I am in for 3 it240's 3 * $245 = $735
My goal: Replace my MH. I only have a couple fish and lots of LPS and Anenomes. I like the LED programmable feature. I do not think I will enter the world of SPS in the near future.
However, I have a couple of questions before I commit:
(I'm new to LED terminology so the descriptions were not entirely clear to me. I have a 150G 72X28X18. I would like to have just 3 units (1 for each open section on the top of my tank)
1. What is the difference between it2040, it2060, it2080 and A6?
2. What is the advantage/purpose of "customization for $10"?
3. How would I mount these? DIY?
4. Why are "optics important?
5. Are there 2 options to select from?
120w with Bridgelux leds: 55x3w
3 Control Mode:
Dimmer 1: 24 blue leds
Dimmer 2: 28 white leds
Dimmer 3: 3 blue moonlights
OR
120w with CREE leds: 40x3w
3 Control Mode:
Dimmer 1: 17 blue leds
Dimmer 2: 20 white leds
Dimmer 3: 3 blue moonlights
Advantages/Disadvantages?
Thanks for your time!!
My goal: Replace my MH. I only have a couple fish and lots of LPS and Anenomes. I like the LED programmable feature. I do not think I will enter the world of SPS in the near future.
However, I have a couple of questions before I commit:
(I'm new to LED terminology so the descriptions were not entirely clear to me. I have a 150G 72X28X18. I would like to have just 3 units (1 for each open section on the top of my tank)
1. What is the difference between it2040, it2060, it2080 and A6?
2. What is the advantage/purpose of "customization for $10"?
3. How would I mount these? DIY?
4. Why are "optics important?
5. Are there 2 options to select from?
120w with Bridgelux leds: 55x3w
3 Control Mode:
Dimmer 1: 24 blue leds
Dimmer 2: 28 white leds
Dimmer 3: 3 blue moonlights
OR
120w with CREE leds: 40x3w
3 Control Mode:
Dimmer 1: 17 blue leds
Dimmer 2: 20 white leds
Dimmer 3: 3 blue moonlights
Advantages/Disadvantages?
Thanks for your time!!
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liquidcowboy
New member
I ordered 2 D120 units in the last group buy for my 90 I just set up and they are awesome. As for the dimming part, one of my next projects is to try and rewire the manual pots with digital pots to control via an ALC module on a RKE.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Yes u r welcome to order with us. U just have to pick up here. As far as custom layout well do u want a full spectrum fixture?
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Will do my best to answer ur ?'s
1 difference is length and how many LEDs per fixture. Best thing is to do a google search on each unit to get specs.
2. Customizing allows u to get the exact look u want by having different spectrum LEDs installed instead of just white and blue.
3. They come with mouthing kit than hangs on wires. Or u can diy something
4 the optics help penetrate the water better but u loose spread. Basically the lower the optics number the more spot light the led will be. No optics will give wide spread of light not as much penitration. That being said LEDs penetrate better / more then any other type of light that has been used in the aquarium hobby.
5. I don't understand what would u select? Layout?
Last the cree fixtures r not available yet so that's easy
or 
if u wanted cree.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
When I ordered mine they didn't have all the part number stuff just told then d120 and sent attached custom layout but I guess that has changes so I don't know how to help yet but will do some searching when I get extra time
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
I believe there r a few stock layout options? U just want white and blue? As far as arrival time well order has to be placed first. Time was only about 10 days when I got my unit but after order is placed I'm sure I will know better.
jmifland
Member
The stock layout that I saw had blue, red, green, uv, white and royal blue. I would like the full spectrum layout if that is possible. Definitely want more than just the blue and white. I don't know which website we actually ordering from so some of the layouts are different and there are three different prices on aliexpress on the d120 but they all appear to have the exact same setup.
Pricing ranges from 180-300 dollars.
tatkins99
New member
Rogergolf66,
Thanks for the answers! Due to my LED ignorance:
1. Full spectrum is better because I can program exact overall color?
2. As far as I know the Bridgelux is fine. I'm not sure the difference is between that and CREE.
3. For dimmer control I should use:
Dimmer 1: 24 blue leds
Dimmer 2: 28 white leds
Dimmer 3: 3 blue moonlights
4. For full spectrum, does it matter how the LEDs are laid out? Any specific pattern? Can I control these later?
5. I definitely want the optics, which would be better for 3 it2040's over a 18W X 28D X 72L tank: 60, 90, 120?
6.Do I need to order a specific model in order to get the right optics?
Sorry for all of these questions. Just do not want to drop a large chunk of change and not be happy with them.
Thanks for the answers! Due to my LED ignorance:
1. Full spectrum is better because I can program exact overall color?
2. As far as I know the Bridgelux is fine. I'm not sure the difference is between that and CREE.
3. For dimmer control I should use:
Dimmer 1: 24 blue leds
Dimmer 2: 28 white leds
Dimmer 3: 3 blue moonlights
4. For full spectrum, does it matter how the LEDs are laid out? Any specific pattern? Can I control these later?
5. I definitely want the optics, which would be better for 3 it2040's over a 18W X 28D X 72L tank: 60, 90, 120?
6.Do I need to order a specific model in order to get the right optics?
Sorry for all of these questions. Just do not want to drop a large chunk of change and not be happy with them.
tatkins99
New member
Looks like I would like 3 it2060's.
I'm still trying to determine if I need to create a custom layout for the additional fee.
I assume in order to have the most flexible lighting for any possible tank inhabitants, I should get full spectrum. However, would this become a custom pattern which would result in the extra $10 fee per unit?
I'm still trying to determine if I need to create a custom layout for the additional fee.
I assume in order to have the most flexible lighting for any possible tank inhabitants, I should get full spectrum. However, would this become a custom pattern which would result in the extra $10 fee per unit?
clearwaterblue
New member
I might be interested in a D120. Does anyone have a picture of one?
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