Euphotica or Taotronics 16 LED Aquarium Lighting

dobly_1999 · 03/08/2014, 02:54 PM

I got the unit off eBay from under $300 with free shipping from Hobbie Bug.

As soon as I installed it over the tank, I saw a dramatic improvement in my corals colors presentation.

I was using a 250w MH. I hated the light with the heat. The temp over the tank would raise as high as 88 degrees. Today, in sunny South FL, the temp over the tank is reading 77. That mean no AC and lower bill.

nickf98 · 10/15/2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dobly_1999

I got the unit off eBay from under $300 with free shipping from Hobbie Bug.

As soon as I installed it over the tank, I saw a dramatic improvement in my corals colors presentation.

I was using a 250w MH. I hated the light with the heat. The temp over the tank would raise as high as 88 degrees. Today, in sunny South FL, the temp over the tank is reading 77. That mean no AC and lower bill.

Hello,

I have a 180 mixed reef and fish tank and want to change out my T5's. The tank is 5' wide by 3' deep, I was thinking about 2-3 of these 16" LED lights. Do you think that I could mount these right about the water level in my hood? Are they rated waterproof or resistant? One more question, do they run warm?

I'm in California and the t5's heat the tank a few degrees and want to get away from that as well as have the color and brightness options these lights have.

Thank you in advance for your help

Thebobs7276 · 11/21/2014, 07:40 PM

They shouldn't be put in a hood according to the instructions

Thebobs7276 · 11/21/2014, 07:43 PM

Here is my set up
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Kansas88 · 12/07/2014, 12:35 PM

I'm considering the 16" programmable Euphotica lights. How are your corals responding to the Euphotica LED lights? I've got a cheaper brand and need to switch in a bad way. Don't want to go back to metal halide.

03/08/2014, 02:54 PM	#1
dobly_1999 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Luaderdale, FL Posts: 784	Euphotica or Taotronics 16 LED Aquarium Lighting I got the unit off eBay from under $300 with free shipping from Hobbie Bug. As soon as I installed it over the tank, I saw a dramatic improvement in my corals colors presentation. I was using a 250w MH. I hated the light with the heat. The temp over the tank would raise as high as 88 degrees. Today, in sunny South FL, the temp over the tank is reading 77. That mean no AC and lower bill. __________________ All I want is a cube of the ocean in my home. Current Tank Info: Marineland 18x18x19 25g reef ready, sump, Euphotica 16 LED lights, SPS

11/21/2014, 07:40 PM	#3
Thebobs7276 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2	They shouldn't be put in a hood according to the instructions

11/21/2014, 07:43 PM	#4
Thebobs7276 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2	Here is my set up 20141120_203907.jpg 20141120_204020.jpg

12/07/2014, 12:35 PM	#5
Kansas88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2	I'm considering the 16" programmable Euphotica lights. How are your corals responding to the Euphotica LED lights? I've got a cheaper brand and need to switch in a bad way. Don't want to go back to metal halide.