flyfisher2
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I just ordered the 4G 48's from Peter on the 14th of this month. I ordered two units without the controller. I have a 120 gallon, 60X18X25 reef aquarium with T5 HO at the moment. I will update my experience as it progresses.
ESHINE 48X3W 4G lighting fixture experience
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gregr
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Just wanted to pipe in and say Robin handled my order perfectly. Light, controller and hanging stuff arrived in perfect condition two weeks ago. I found that raising it up about a foot off the water gives the best spread. It's only been two weeks but so far there's been no change in coral polyp extension or color. Crocea clam opens up just like it did under 250w metal halides (Lumenar reflector). Down on the sand there's a long tentacled anemone that hasn't reacted either. Tank is 24" deep.
BigAirHarper
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hey gregr, I would love to see some pics of your tank. Thanks for sharing your experience. Are you using the 90 degree optics?
Glass arrived
Glass arrived
As promised i was sent 2 replacement glass panels. It arrived within a week. (consistent with 1 week turn around) No charge to me. The glass was wrapped in plastic wrap and then bubble wrap and then smashed between two pieces of ply wood and secured with like 15 nails. Made it a bit difficult to open, but i guess if your shipping two pieces of relatively thin glass this is the only way. I have attached pictures. Both pieces made it
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Glass arrived
As promised i was sent 2 replacement glass panels. It arrived within a week. (consistent with 1 week turn around) No charge to me. The glass was wrapped in plastic wrap and then bubble wrap and then smashed between two pieces of ply wood and secured with like 15 nails. Made it a bit difficult to open, but i guess if your shipping two pieces of relatively thin glass this is the only way. I have attached pictures. Both pieces made it
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Depends on how handy you are. Yes you can access the optics at the very least, and i haven't attempted to open up the back to look at the pcb and such. They do have stickers that say warranty voided if these stickers are removed, so i try not to, but to replace the glass i can remove the side panels.
As promised i was sent 2 replacement glass panels. It arrived within a week. (consistent with 1 week turn around) No charge to me. The glass was wrapped in plastic wrap and then bubble wrap and then smashed between two pieces of ply wood and secured with like 15 nails. Made it a bit difficult to open, but i guess if your shipping two pieces of relatively thin glass this is the only way. I have attached pictures. Both pieces made it
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sounds like great customer service, im gonna put in an order, Im leaning towards 2 aquamasters and 2 36x3 4g. for a 100 gal but not sure if I want to get cree or bridge for color options...and really dont know if i want 90degree lenses....How do you like the 90's?
for me the 90 works well since my tank is about 6 inches larger on all 4 sides. I think it really depends on your footprint of your tank compared to the side of the lights. You could also have one 90 for coverage, and one 60 if you want higher light in some places on the bottom. Just a thought.
your prob right, and will save me $$$. ok so then all cree and get actinic t5 bulbs for full spectrum? sorry for all the questions just want to get it right, or you will see them on the drygoods for sale side.
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