chinese led lights

[bhazard451]

This thread has evolved greatly in just 6 months. Just from our feedback alone, manufacturers have gone from non-dimmable, standard blue/white black boxes, to offering dimmable, heatsink added, customized led ratios to our liking. I noticed the Evergrow guys now include DIY ratios, based on our customized orders. Great ideas. Everyone is having good experiences too.

Next up is Reef Controller compatibility, and moonlight module mods

[newe70]

Originally Posted by Travis1787

Thanks man welcome to RC

Thanks Travis...I have been visiting this forum for the last several weeks and finally decided to join.

[newe70]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

This thread has evolved greatly in just 6 months. Just from our feedback alone, manufacturers have gone from non-dimmable, standard blue/white black boxes, to offering dimmable, heatsink added, customized led ratios to our liking. I noticed the Evergrow guys now include DIY ratios, based on our customized orders. Great ideas. Everyone is having good experiences too.

Next up is Reef Controller compatibility, and moonlight module mods

This is a great place to learn and receive great informations. I am sure manufacturer following thread like this very closely.

[newe70]

I remembered one member from this thread asking about the hanging suggestions for this led lighting fixture, but cannot remebered which page #. I found this aquarium suspension hanging kit on Ebay and I thought I would post it up for those who interested.

[biecacka]

So do these also have moonlights as well?
Corey

[Travis1787]

Here are two pics of how the unit is mounted from above....



A side view ...


Its super stable ... Worked out perfect....

O and bhazard give me some opinions on my pics man! You can be honest I won't be upset lol jk

[Travis1787]

No moon lights it has a switch for dusk and dawn look but not moon lights

[newe70]

How heavy is this led lighting fixture?

[Travis1787]

I'm not sure off the top of my head but its light. No more then ten pounds I wouldn't think

[newe70]

Originally Posted by Travis1787

I'm not sure off the top of my head but its light. No more then ten pounds I wouldn't think

Thx.

[Browserz]

How far is the fixture away from the top of the tank? Doesnt look like you have much room to work at all in there haha

[Travis1787]

Tell me about it man! Sucks ...but I loooooove having a canopy ... Its about 9 inches off the water which is about the same as my 250mh was soo I think it will be ok lol I hope.....

[Dnastynice]

i use these lights i love them, mix of blue/whites with 3 UV leds. less then 200$ for alight you cant go wrong

[Shells4]

Originally Posted by Travis1787

Here are two pics of how the unit is mounted from above....



A side view ...


Its super stable ... Worked out perfect....

O and bhazard give me some opinions on my pics man! You can be honest I won't be upset lol jk

What kind of brackets are those? I have a temporary hillbilly stand my lights are hanging on while a canopy is being made for my stand. I have been trying to figure out how to mount the lights without having a super tall canopy.

Just have to say I got the dimable 50/50 LEDs and so far I love them. I recieved them in 7 days and that was over the holiday weekend. Can't beat that. It was going to take my LFS a minimum of a month to get the exact same light. Also really great communication from the seller.

[biecacka]

Do those brackets support the fixture well?
How does the dusk/dawn work?
Corey

[Thelounge]

Originally Posted by newe70

Thanks Travis...I have been visiting this forum for the last several weeks and finally decided to join.

Same here, I joined just because of this thread and Travis/Bhazard giving info on this company's lights. I am still deciding what I will be getting (just started a 20L) but I think I will be going with the 3uv config that dnastynice has.

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by Travis1787

O and bhazard give me some opinions on my pics man! You can be honest I won't be upset lol jk

Haha, honestly, it looks awesome. Should be much easier to control heat over having MH as well. My separate fans barely run now. I like what you did with the bracket too.

[bhazard451]

Has anyone cracked open the black boxes to see what they look like inside yet?

[ronl]

Originally Posted by boz151

Been following this thread for some time now, and am getting ready to order 3 x A6 units for my 180. Probably a stupid question, but what is the difference between the UV and the Violet color spectrums? Is the UV closer to the old Actinic VHO "Purple" bulbs?

I'm not sure that I've seen the answer to this question. I would be curious to know the answer as well if somebody wouldn't mind explaining.

Ive been thinking about seeing if they can do an A4 with 4B+3RB+4W+1V on each group of lights. That would give a total of 16B+12RB+16W+4V for the set up. Any thoughts on this configuration? If you count the violet as a blue, this gives a 2:1 blue to white ratio.

Thanks

[Snausy]

Well he suggested 3 A8 for my 300g tank so boom that's 1200.00

Not so cheap all of a sudden. It's a FOWLR so I really think I can make it look good for way cheaper somehow. Keeping my eyes open. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[Snausy]

If I was to buy the A8 are they totally customizable? Like can I replace the LEDs individually with next gen ones as they arrive on the market? That might make it worth the coin right there. like a computer case that you can upgrade the cpu once in awhile.

[WinnipegDragon]

Originally Posted by Snausy

If I was to buy the A8 are they totally customizable? Like can I replace the LEDs individually with next gen ones as they arrive on the market? That might make it worth the coin right there. like a computer case that you can upgrade the cpu once in awhile.

If it's like the A4, and imagine it is, no.

What is replaceable is the 'pucks' which contain 12 LEDs each.

[Travis1787]

Originally Posted by ronl

I'm not sure that I've seen the answer to this question. I would be curious to know the answer as well if somebody wouldn't mind explaining.

Ive been thinking about seeing if they can do an A4 with 4B+3RB+4W+1V on each group of lights. That would give a total of 16B+12RB+16W+4V for the set up. Any thoughts on this configuration? If you count the violet as a blue, this gives a 2:1 blue to white ratio.

Thanks

I love the sound of this ratio I might even steal it if I ever switch to the a4

[Travis1787]

Originally Posted by Snausy

Well he suggested 3 A8 for my 300g tank so boom that's 1200.00

Not so cheap all of a sudden. It's a FOWLR so I really think I can make it look good for way cheaper somehow. Keeping my eyes open. Any suggestions would be helpful.

What are the dimension of your tank? I must totally disagree you do not need 3 a8s that's ridiculous... Esp in a fowlr tank!

I just got the d120 the cheapest of them all for my 65 gallon which is 36 long 18 wide and 24 tall and it lights it up fully..... I bet 3 of these with 120 lenses would be pleanty for your tank at 550 at most which is half of what they suggested


I love sam and hendy and evergrow but one this I do know and learned from dealing with them. They have little to no knowledge on the needs of lighting for a reef tank.... They just make great lights but there knowlede of what's need to light our tank and support our corals isn't there which is ok I'm just saying lol

EDIT: I thought you said a 180 so a 300 gall would be diff but I still think 3 a8s is a bit much but I doubt 3 d120 would do it like I said before give me your dimensions and that will help

[Chicago]

Travis what would you suggest for 9 x 3 x 3 feet. Actually depth is like 31 inches not 3 feet . I have pully systems above so I can raise and lower. Do I need 120 optics? 0r go with 90.