I'm looking for real feedback on True lumen pro series nano retrofit kits. I am getting a 16 gallon bow front in a few days, the 10 i have now will become the sump. I will be gutting the T8's and am going to install these into the hood. I need the hood (little kids and a cat), so a hanging setup from the wall or ceiling is not possible. The kit comes with the wiring, a 12k K white and a 453 nm Actinic blue. I was also going to get the 3-way splitter and another light. (not sure which one yet) What do you think?
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ViktorVaughn
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My true lumen worked fine for sunrise/sunset effect but I suspect, like the others, that it had little impact on coral growth. They generally use small 0.03 watt LED's which will light up a tank fine but do nothing for corals.
I recently swapped it out for a buildmyled super actinic strip that is awesome. 3 watt LED's, super bright, and very solid construction. You would be better off getting one buildmyled strip with the appropriate lenses for your tank. It would most likely be quite a bit cheaper than 3 of the true lumens. They take a bit to get to you, all fixtures are built to order and tested before shipping. I think mine was like 2 weeks between ordering and getting the package but totally worth it.
I recently swapped it out for a buildmyled super actinic strip that is awesome. 3 watt LED's, super bright, and very solid construction. You would be better off getting one buildmyled strip with the appropriate lenses for your tank. It would most likely be quite a bit cheaper than 3 of the true lumens. They take a bit to get to you, all fixtures are built to order and tested before shipping. I think mine was like 2 weeks between ordering and getting the package but totally worth it.
tkeracer619
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I'd choose those 3 members opinions over the lfs any day.
