Cheap leds

Pfrd · 10/05/2013, 11:16 PM

What do you think about this led on a 80g reef tank????

http://www.oceanrevivellc.com/goods.php?id=17

Pfrd · 10/06/2013, 02:49 AM

or this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBvrWJ9fbnk

duperdave · 10/06/2013, 06:08 AM

from what I've read on these threads most people wouldn't I agree with the cheap Chinese made LED's.but I personally don't have any experience with them

zachfishman · 10/06/2013, 10:10 AM

For the same price, I've heard great things about the ReefBreeders value LED. They are very similar (and may even share components), but with the RB you'll get customer support and a warranty.

geckoejon · 10/06/2013, 12:21 PM

zachfishman, i have read mixed reviews about led's and coral growth and color due to the way the led's "spread' their light compared to t5's or haolgens. personally, i like the idea of led's. think i could go with the rb value led and get good results?

FishAddict87 · 10/06/2013, 12:53 PM

I recently got the reef breeders photon 48 and I am extremely satisfied. I switched from 4 bulb T5s. If you have questions about their products you can post in the sponsor part of the forum

zachfishman · 10/06/2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geckoejon

zachfishman, i have read mixed reviews about led's and coral growth and color due to the way the led's "spread' their light compared to t5's or haolgens. personally, i like the idea of led's. think i could go with the rb value led and get good results?

Lots of positive experiences with RB fixtures in these forums. My next reef might be a standard 180g (6'x2'x2'), in which case I will be using 3xReefBreeders value LED fixtures if that tells you anything.

camblonie · 10/06/2013, 02:07 PM

I recently ordered some full spectrum lights from Reef Radiance. Haven't received them yet but price and warranty got my attention. Responded to my emails so I like that.

Pfrd · 10/06/2013, 02:15 PM

I think that I'll gona try a led like rb if doesn't work like I wish I'll change to good old t5.
one thing I don't like in some of this led fixtures is that they put 6, 5k white and greens and reds to me only whites a blues and some uv the rest of the colour is pure rubbish, full spectrum in led is a myth.

dmh8801 · 10/06/2013, 03:39 PM

I've got a Reef Breeders photon and couldn't be happier. You just set the schedule and leave it. No plug in timers to fool with (and one less thing for me to worry about). For the money it's a great light.

FsuNole · 10/06/2013, 10:33 PM

I've got LEDs from buildmyled.com. Have had a grew a experience with them so far. Got these zoas on September 9th and here is a before and after.

Pfrd · 10/07/2013, 06:17 AM

this lighting will work whit sps?

Art13 · 10/07/2013, 06:30 AM

I've met a guy with the RB value leds over his 36" long tank and he was growing sps in it, he loved the light and the growth he got from it, has had it in his tank for 2 years.

Pfrd · 10/08/2013, 11:55 AM

anyone had good feedback of using this led on sps coral?

Savant · 10/08/2013, 12:52 PM

Reefbreeders will custom build any combo of lights you want for only a few dollars more

10/05/2013, 11:16 PM	#1
Pfrd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lagos Portugal Posts: 27	Cheap leds What do you think about this led on a 80g reef tank???? http://www.oceanrevivellc.com/goods.php?id=17

10/06/2013, 06:08 AM	#3
duperdave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fredericksburg, VA Posts: 283	from what I've read on these threads most people wouldn't I agree with the cheap Chinese made LED's.but I personally don't have any experience with them __________________ 55 gal.dt 20gal.sump.aquaeruousa 135 protien skimmer ,hydor 725 gph return,2-hydor 600 gph , and1 tunze 6045 mechanically adjustable circulating pumps, 65 lb liverock ,2AI hydra lights ,jbj ato Sq

10/06/2013, 10:10 AM	#4
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	For the same price, I've heard great things about the ReefBreeders value LED. They are very similar (and may even share components), but with the RB you'll get customer support and a warranty. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

10/06/2013, 12:21 PM	#5
geckoejon Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: cocoa, florida Posts: 1,278	zachfishman, i have read mixed reviews about led's and coral growth and color due to the way the led's "spread' their light compared to t5's or haolgens. personally, i like the idea of led's. think i could go with the rb value led and get good results? __________________ jonathan -- always curious, trying to learn, and try to pass along what others have shared with me -- Current Tank Info: 220g mixed reef & a red sea reefer bad fish tank :0)

10/06/2013, 12:53 PM	#6
FishAddict87 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 412	I recently got the reef breeders photon 48 and I am extremely satisfied. I switched from 4 bulb T5s. If you have questions about their products you can post in the sponsor part of the forum __________________ 90 gallon Softie LPS Current Tank Info: 90 full reef

10/06/2013, 02:49 AM	#2
Pfrd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lagos Portugal Posts: 27	or this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBvrWJ9fbnk

10/06/2013, 02:07 PM	#8
camblonie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 148	I recently ordered some full spectrum lights from Reef Radiance. Haven't received them yet but price and warranty got my attention. Responded to my emails so I like that. __________________ 75g - 20g sump. LED's, Skimmer, RODI.

10/06/2013, 02:15 PM	#9
Pfrd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lagos Portugal Posts: 27	I think that I'll gona try a led like rb if doesn't work like I wish I'll change to good old t5. one thing I don't like in some of this led fixtures is that they put 6, 5k white and greens and reds to me only whites a blues and some uv the rest of the colour is pure rubbish, full spectrum in led is a myth.

10/06/2013, 03:39 PM	#10
dmh8801 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 87	I've got a Reef Breeders photon and couldn't be happier. You just set the schedule and leave it. No plug in timers to fool with (and one less thing for me to worry about). For the money it's a great light. __________________ 46 Gallon Bow Front 50 Lbs. live rock 1" Sand Bed Remora-S skimmer

10/06/2013, 10:33 PM	#11
FsuNole Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 196	I've got LEDs from buildmyled.com. Have had a grew a experience with them so far. Got these zoas on September 9th and here is a before and after.

10/07/2013, 06:17 AM	#12
Pfrd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lagos Portugal Posts: 27	this lighting will work whit sps?

10/07/2013, 06:30 AM	#13
Art13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,444	I've met a guy with the RB value leds over his 36" long tank and he was growing sps in it, he loved the light and the growth he got from it, has had it in his tank for 2 years.

10/08/2013, 11:55 AM	#14
Pfrd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lagos Portugal Posts: 27	anyone had good feedback of using this led on sps coral?

10/08/2013, 12:52 PM	#15
Savant Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: N.E. Pa Posts: 402	Reefbreeders will custom build any combo of lights you want for only a few dollars more __________________ ____________ Will Tank Info: 105g DT l 100g sump l remote fuge 40g l Photon 48V2 LED l Diablo XS200 l APEX to run the show