LED light question

[whodat23369]

With the following specs on LED lights would these be worth buying or find something else?

"¢Dimmable 165W LED Aquarium Light with Lens for each led.
"¢Dimmer One(28 LEDs): 8 x Cool White 12,000k, 6 x Neutral White 7500k, 6 x Warm White 3500k, 2 x Red 660nm, 2 x Green 520nm, 4 x Violet 420nm
"¢Dimmer Two(27 LEDs): 7 x Royal Blue 450nm, 20 x Blue 460nm
"¢Two Dimmers, two power cords and two on/off switches to control blue &white separately
"¢Output Optimized for PAR, Sufficient Lights Spectrum, Super Light Penetration
"¢PAR of the light is: 28PAR for Lens can output more PAR
"¢LED chips:3 Watt Epistar LED
"¢LED Output Power: 55pcs*3watt
"¢Dimension: 400mm*212mm*60mm
"¢Working temperature: -20 to 40 Degree Celsius
"¢Input voltage: AC85V-265V
"¢One 165w aquarium light is suitable for a 24″*24″tank.
"¢Lifespan: 50000-100000hours
"¢The range of power consumption under 110V: 123W-130W; 220V: 120W-126W
"¢Black painted casing.
"¢The LED Spectrum ratio can be changed for big order (more than 2pcs).

 

[bfliflet]

The big question with some of these budget imported LED fixtures is the accuracy of the information provided. For example, it reports 28PAR which isn't very helpful. The number is abnormally low or measured abnormally far from the fixture. Another thing to be cautious about is the efficiency of the LEDs themselves. These fixtures typically use cheaper less efficient LEDs. Having said that, I run one very similar to this on my frag tank and the frags do show decent growth and color. It does cover a wide range of the visible spectrum. Just be aware you're not buying a luxury car. You're buying an economy import.

 

[whodat23369]

i have a 45gal and was thinking of getting 2 so it should help with some of the light loss.

 

[Miz40B]

Check these out!
http://reefradiance.com/dm-165p1.html

 

[whodat23369]

Check these out!
http://reefradiance.com/dm-165p1.html

Thanks for the link. The ones i have posted are by far cheaper. A LOT cheaper. Like 100 per fixture or less.

 

[Miz40B]

What degree lenses are on your units? Also check to see where you'll need to ship them if anything should go wrong. There is a reason they are so cheap, hopefully you find it before it's to late.

 

[swk]

LED light question

What degree lenses are on your units? Also check to see where you'll need to ship them if anything should go wrong. There is a reason they are so cheap, hopefully you find it before it's to late.

This!

I got a smoking deal on a jabeo doser through a group buy, until I discovered an issue with the controller, 30 bucks to ship back to China....could've bought one from reef breeders got around the same price and wouldn't have had to ship back to China lol. Lesson learned

 

[whodat23369]

They are from china and it says 60 or 90 degree beam angle. what would be better to get the 60 or 90? they say its a 3yr warranty. They are cheap enought that I can just order a new one if something goes wrong.

 

[bfliflet]

Unless you're tank is exceptionally deep (>=24") or you're hanging the fixture > 12" from the water, 90deg optics would be the better of the two.

 

[marflo530]

90° did you ever get bulk pricing

 

[whodat23369]

90° did you ever get bulk pricing

I have not gotten one as soon as I do I will let you know.