Apollo LED

mitsurs01 · 09/09/2011, 08:58 AM

I don't see much talk about these units. They seem priced very well. I am very strongly considering these for my 125 gal 6 foot. Does anyone have any actual experience with them as in actually owns them and not hearsay? They look like nice units.

xCry0x · 09/09/2011, 09:00 AM

link?

mitsurs01 · 09/09/2011, 09:02 AM

www.apolloreefled.com

xCry0x · 09/09/2011, 10:37 AM

Well I do not own them, just hesitant with fixtures that use 1w LEDs, would be interested to know the par ratings through water, assuming you are using them on a reef.

boxer385 · 09/09/2011, 11:03 AM

Apollo use the 3w bridgelux led, CMAS member Mark54321 has 2 of his 125gal
and his coral are beautiful. Ask him.

nvdiz · 09/09/2011, 11:33 AM

youtube apolloreef and you'll find a video with the designer demonstrating the fixture over his tank. PAR numbers included

mr. pluto · 09/09/2011, 01:41 PM

I have 2 of the 20k on the back side of a 48x48x24 deep tank.
it would be on the right side in the picture. they are over my favorite corals
& actually coloring them up a bit over the previous set up which was
20k 400 halides.

gmpolan · 09/09/2011, 02:14 PM

Yes, great fixtures as i have 4 of them over my 250....im just curious any have any suggestions of mounting them on a track versus using the hanging kit?

boxer385 · 09/09/2011, 03:30 PM

Im still debating about purchasing this fixture which is a awesome system. if i do i was considering making a L shape frame out of aluminum and house them inside using the standard hanging kit.

gmpolan · 09/10/2011, 09:58 AM

Yeah, i want to avoid the hanging kit but have yet to see any other frames or anything....

acasp4 · 09/13/2011, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xCry0x

Well I do not own them, just hesitant with fixtures that use 1w LEDs, would be interested to know the par ratings through water, assuming you are using them on a reef.

they dont use 1w leds and par is average 250 at 24

SteveValle · 09/13/2011, 05:41 PM

Seems they also sell Ecoxotic products, very interesting. Will have to look into this company further.

acasp4 · 09/13/2011, 09:48 PM

i have 2 of the 16k and i couldnt be happier. i get amazeing color and growth. there said to be the same as a 250w MH and i believe it they are bright!!!!!!!!!

pmrossetti · 09/28/2011, 07:09 PM

This light is upgrading.................

http://apolloreefled.com/

96p993 · 09/28/2011, 08:18 PM

I wonder when the dimmable versions will actually hit the market

mark54321 · 09/28/2011, 08:30 PM

I have two Apollo Solar Blast Ultra 15K over my SPS 120 gal.Had them for over two months ,couldn't be happier.My growth is excellent and colors are great.It took about a month for my corals to fully acclimate going from T5.They are very bright.Mine are hanging about foot over water level and my SPS on the bottom of my 24" deep tank are growing very well. Two of those units cover my tank perfectly with light,no dark spots.Here is recent picture ,blue LED only,with all LED's on overall look is more like 10K-12K.

pmrossetti · 09/28/2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96p993

I wonder when the dimmable versions will actually hit the market

i don't know, but on his website Joe said he has it now and testing the controller. it'll work with an Apex too. can't be very long.

here are the Apollo moonlights.......enjoy

boxer385 · 09/28/2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark54321

I have two Apollo Solar Blast Ultra 15K over my SPS 120 gal.Had them for over two months ,couldn't be happier.My growth is excellent and colors are great.It took about a month for my corals to fully acclimate going from T5.They are very bright.Mine are hanging about foot over water level and my SPS on the bottom of my 24" deep tank are growing very well. Two of those units cover my tank perfectly with light,no dark spots.Here is recent picture ,blue LED only,with all LED's on overall look is more like 10K-12K.

+1 Mark you got a beautiful tank I'm going to wait and see how the new fixtures from Apollo will be.

pmrossetti · 09/28/2011, 11:24 PM

Mark54321,

wow, great tank and thanks for the pic.

would it be possible to see a pic with all lights on?

thanks

TropTrea · 09/28/2011, 11:31 PM

Looked at that stunner strips. I like 453nm wave lenght for a moon light effect. Looking at the fixture it seems like they have 12 LEDS and uses 6 watts. Thius means roughly 1/4 watt LEDS that should be fairly inexpensive. But I''d need 4 of these for a 120 gallon tank and that could be overkill for moonlighting.

mark54321 · 09/29/2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmrossetti

Mark54321,

wow, great tank and thanks for the pic.

would it be possible to see a pic with all lights on?

thanks

Hi,no problem here it is.Excuse poor quality,no tripod used.

pmrossetti · 09/29/2011, 05:21 PM

Thank you Mark

mark54321 · 10/16/2011, 08:02 AM

My new video with Apollo LED light

pmrossetti · 10/16/2011, 02:43 PM

thank you, how long have you had them now?

mark54321 · 10/16/2011, 04:20 PM

I put them on my tank mid July this year,so 3 months.

09/09/2011, 08:58 AM	#1
mitsurs01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 306	Apollo LED I don't see much talk about these units. They seem priced very well. I am very strongly considering these for my 125 gal 6 foot. Does anyone have any actual experience with them as in actually owns them and not hearsay? They look like nice units.

09/09/2011, 11:33 AM	#6
nvdiz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Skokie Posts: 1,345	youtube apolloreef and you'll find a video with the designer demonstrating the fixture over his tank. PAR numbers included __________________ Nano Cube 24 <----- Look at pics in my albums Current Tank Info: SPS Biocube 29

09/28/2011, 08:30 PM	#16
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 2,040	I have two Apollo Solar Blast Ultra 15K over my SPS 120 gal.Had them for over two months ,couldn't be happier.My growth is excellent and colors are great.It took about a month for my corals to fully acclimate going from T5.They are very bright.Mine are hanging about foot over water level and my SPS on the bottom of my 24" deep tank are growing very well. Two of those units cover my tank perfectly with light,no dark spots.Here is recent picture ,blue LED only,with all LED's on overall look is more like 10K-12K. __________________ ############## ______MARK_______ ##############

09/28/2011, 11:31 PM	#20
TropTrea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SE Suburbia Wisconsin Posts: 2,910	Looked at that stunner strips. I like 453nm wave lenght for a moon light effect. Looking at the fixture it seems like they have 12 LEDS and uses 6 watts. Thius means roughly 1/4 watt LEDS that should be fairly inexpensive. But I''d need 4 of these for a 120 gallon tank and that could be overkill for moonlighting. __________________ Dennis B. Current Tank Info: Main tank 120 Gallon, 432 Watts T-5's plus 30 Watts of LED's, Frag 40 Gallon tank 234 Watts T-5's, 3 Frag tanks all 40 Gallon with LED lighting between 60 and 84 Watts. All LEDs are DIY Oh and then there is fresh water tanks 270 gallons

10/16/2011, 08:02 AM	#23
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 2,040	My new video with Apollo LED light __________________ ############## ______MARK_______ ##############

09/09/2011, 09:00 AM	#2
xCry0x Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 1,116	link?

09/09/2011, 09:02 AM	#3
mitsurs01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 306	www.apolloreefled.com

09/09/2011, 10:37 AM	#4
xCry0x Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 1,116	Well I do not own them, just hesitant with fixtures that use 1w LEDs, would be interested to know the par ratings through water, assuming you are using them on a reef.

09/09/2011, 11:03 AM	#5
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	Apollo use the 3w bridgelux led, CMAS member Mark54321 has 2 of his 125gal and his coral are beautiful. Ask him.

09/09/2011, 01:41 PM	#7
mr. pluto Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: bay area Posts: 1,191	I have 2 of the 20k on the back side of a 48x48x24 deep tank. it would be on the right side in the picture. they are over my favorite corals & actually coloring them up a bit over the previous set up which was 20k 400 halides.

09/09/2011, 02:14 PM	#8
gmpolan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 82	Yes, great fixtures as i have 4 of them over my 250....im just curious any have any suggestions of mounting them on a track versus using the hanging kit?

09/09/2011, 03:30 PM	#9
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	Im still debating about purchasing this fixture which is a awesome system. if i do i was considering making a L shape frame out of aluminum and house them inside using the standard hanging kit.

09/10/2011, 09:58 AM	#10
gmpolan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 82	Yeah, i want to avoid the hanging kit but have yet to see any other frames or anything....

09/13/2011, 05:41 PM	#12
SteveValle Moved On Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	Seems they also sell Ecoxotic products, very interesting. Will have to look into this company further.

09/13/2011, 09:48 PM	#13
acasp4 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 445	i have 2 of the 16k and i couldnt be happier. i get amazeing color and growth. there said to be the same as a 250w MH and i believe it they are bright!!!!!!!!!

09/28/2011, 07:09 PM	#14
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	This light is upgrading................. http://apolloreefled.com/

09/28/2011, 08:18 PM	#15
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	I wonder when the dimmable versions will actually hit the market

09/28/2011, 11:24 PM	#19
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Mark54321, wow, great tank and thanks for the pic. would it be possible to see a pic with all lights on? thanks

09/29/2011, 05:21 PM	#22
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Thank you Mark

10/16/2011, 02:43 PM	#24
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	thank you, how long have you had them now? Last edited by pmrossetti; 10/16/2011 at 02:53 PM.

10/16/2011, 04:20 PM	#25
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 2,040	I put them on my tank mid July this year,so 3 months. __________________ ############## ______MARK_______ ##############

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