Hi guys!
I was at the Aquarama 2011 Exhibition today and was surprised to see that Maxspect has a new range of lightset named Mazarra. From what I can see, it has a modular concept design lightset that is able to connect up to 16 set as I was told. Maxspect is using a newer type of cree led, different than the ones that is available on the G2. This new led lightset has dimming function as well as a programmable function that will switch on 1 modular lightset at a time. Timer is available too.
From what I gather, the lightset is sold as a package of 2 modular lightset with a controller and a power supply box that is able to power 2 modular lightset at a time. There is a type of a frame from where this modular lightset is mounted. Might be a different purchase if I'm not mistaken as the one I see is being used for a 3ft tank and was fully extended. For a longer tank, you may need a longer frame to hang the led light. The led comes with 3 different set of lenses, 90 degree, 60 degree and a 45 degree lense. Each light set houses a total of 16 led bulb.
I am very excited to see an upgrade version compared to the G2 but I feel this is a totally different type compared to the G2. However, the bad news to would be upgrader is the price. I would not expose the estimate price for fear of mis-informing but it is expensive due to the new cree led bulb. You might be able to have it assembled with the semi led bulb but in my opinion, I would get it with the new cree bulb so that you might have a wider option of keeping high light consuming corals. Another minus point for this new light is the smaller area being illuminated compared to the G2. A stock G2 is able to illuminate a 2x2 ft surface but this ligh, from what I can see, has a smaller area of illumination, 1.5x1.5 ft of surface area. The demo unit uses 2 set of the new light for a 3x2x2 tank, a total of 4 modular light hanging on 2 Maxspect own light frame. The higher cost to own these new light set will be more unbearable to those that have a tank longer than 3ft. A 4 footer will need 3 set/pair, while it's a toss up for a 5 footer tank owner to get either 3 light set/pair or 4. A 6 footer tank owner will need 4 set/pair. The Maxspect Mazarra is currently being used in the marine tank competition and it need 2 set/pair to illuminate the 3x1.5x1.5 competition tank.
Hope this helps!
I was at the Aquarama 2011 Exhibition today and was surprised to see that Maxspect has a new range of lightset named Mazarra. From what I can see, it has a modular concept design lightset that is able to connect up to 16 set as I was told. Maxspect is using a newer type of cree led, different than the ones that is available on the G2. This new led lightset has dimming function as well as a programmable function that will switch on 1 modular lightset at a time. Timer is available too.
From what I gather, the lightset is sold as a package of 2 modular lightset with a controller and a power supply box that is able to power 2 modular lightset at a time. There is a type of a frame from where this modular lightset is mounted. Might be a different purchase if I'm not mistaken as the one I see is being used for a 3ft tank and was fully extended. For a longer tank, you may need a longer frame to hang the led light. The led comes with 3 different set of lenses, 90 degree, 60 degree and a 45 degree lense. Each light set houses a total of 16 led bulb.
I am very excited to see an upgrade version compared to the G2 but I feel this is a totally different type compared to the G2. However, the bad news to would be upgrader is the price. I would not expose the estimate price for fear of mis-informing but it is expensive due to the new cree led bulb. You might be able to have it assembled with the semi led bulb but in my opinion, I would get it with the new cree bulb so that you might have a wider option of keeping high light consuming corals. Another minus point for this new light is the smaller area being illuminated compared to the G2. A stock G2 is able to illuminate a 2x2 ft surface but this ligh, from what I can see, has a smaller area of illumination, 1.5x1.5 ft of surface area. The demo unit uses 2 set of the new light for a 3x2x2 tank, a total of 4 modular light hanging on 2 Maxspect own light frame. The higher cost to own these new light set will be more unbearable to those that have a tank longer than 3ft. A 4 footer will need 3 set/pair, while it's a toss up for a 5 footer tank owner to get either 3 light set/pair or 4. A 6 footer tank owner will need 4 set/pair. The Maxspect Mazarra is currently being used in the marine tank competition and it need 2 set/pair to illuminate the 3x1.5x1.5 competition tank.
Hope this helps!
