Reef Central Online Community

Go Back   Reef Central Online Community > General Interest Forums > New to the Hobby
Blogs FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Notices

User Tag List

Reply
Thread Tools
Unread 05/11/2014, 07:30 AM   #1
WhiteTang
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 435
Chinese LED lightning...

Hi!

Im looking into this LED lightning so I can grow SPS in the future. Is this a good option for a nano tank? What do you guys think?


WhiteTang is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 07:42 AM   #2
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
 
Dmorty217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vandalia OHIO
Posts: 11,624
Not really, you will want Cree LEDs for Sps. So basically that means nothing Chinese made. Look into a RapidLED build for your nano


__________________
Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs

Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs
Dmorty217 is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 07:43 AM   #3
Mazzy
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Michigan! GO BLUE!!
Posts: 172
What I like about it
- it has more blues than whites (though I would prefer a 2 to 1 ratio instead of the 1.5 to 1 that this light has, but I think that ratio will be fine)
- I can't really tell, but since it lists a remote, I'm assuming it's programmable? I like that too. I have a manually dimmable one and that is pointless.

What I don't like
- I like to actually see the layout of the bulbs but there is no pic of that
- I would like a few more bulbs. There's only 35; most have 55, but as it's going on a nano that probably doesn't matter
- And I would like to know FOR SURE if it's programmable, instead of just assuming due to the remote.
- it also doesn't list any optics so the light is going to spread outward more than downward to where you need it most.

Otherwise, I think it's a fine light for your nano. I don't see the big issue with the Chinese lights. I have one; many people have them; and for all of us that use them you only hear a handful of bad experiences with them relative to the plethora of them flooding the market.


Mazzy is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 11:46 AM   #4
mlott132
Registered Member
 
mlott132's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NWI
Posts: 697
Not a big fan of the Chinese lights. While the initial cost may be low good luck getting any support from them if something goes wrong. I had a set of Chinese lights over my tank and within six months one of them started acting up. Tried to get the parts sent, but they were only interested in selling me new lights. Ended up replacing all my lights with AI Vega's and could not be happier. Good luck.


__________________
75 Gallon mixed reef, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S, Lifereef SVS3-24 Skimmer, Eheim 1262, 2x AI Vega LED Lights, 1x Jebao RW-8 powerhead, 1x Ecotech MP-40 powerhead
mlott132 is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 01:11 PM   #5
alf1096
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 399
Reefbreeders best of both worlds.


__________________
125 gal DT with 30 Sump, ReefBreeders LEDs, Mixed Reef
alf1096 is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 01:17 PM   #6
mlsund
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 88
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlott132 View Post
Not a big fan of the Chinese lights. While the initial cost may be low good luck getting any support from them if something goes wrong. I had a set of Chinese lights over my tank and within six months one of them started acting up. Tried to get the parts sent, but they were only interested in selling me new lights. Ended up replacing all my lights with AI Vega's and could not be happier. Good luck.
This would be the biggest reason in my book.. if i spend money i want to have a company that will respond to my technical problems should they occur..
In this economy i'm worried more and more about customer service and what i can do when things go wrong, things always go wrong.. who's gonna fix or replace it?


__________________
Here we are again...
mlsund is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 01:21 PM   #7
WhiteTang
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 435
I dont have any experience so I hope I will not find out the hard way. They do provide a 2 year warranty. Anyhow I changed my mind and I think will go for this one. It looks to be of better quality and the design is defo much nicer.


WhiteTang is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 01:41 PM   #8
mlsund
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 88
how big is your tank?


__________________
Here we are again...
mlsund is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 02:23 PM   #9
rromans88
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 64
I have 3 of the evergrow d120s (reef breeder value fixtures) for 5 almost 6 months. I moved them from my 125 to my 30" deep 220 gallon tank. I keep sps on the sand with excellent growth and color. I have my blue set on 65% and my whites on 35%. They have bridgelux LEDs. I get excellent performance and a 3 year warranty. Reef breeders handles all their own warranty claims right here in the USA. These is a forum here some where where some one compare a it2080 to a radion pro and they have very very similar par ratings at all depths.


rromans88 is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 02:52 PM   #10
WhiteTang
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 435
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlsund View Post
how big is your tank?
My tank is a IM Nuvo 16G. Its a nano tank


WhiteTang is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 02:59 PM   #11
WhiteTang
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 435
Quote:
Originally Posted by rromans88 View Post
I have 3 of the evergrow d120s (reef breeder value fixtures) for 5 almost 6 months. I moved them from my 125 to my 30" deep 220 gallon tank. I keep sps on the sand with excellent growth and color. I have my blue set on 65% and my whites on 35%. They have bridgelux LEDs. I get excellent performance and a 3 year warranty. Reef breeders handles all their own warranty claims right here in the USA. These is a forum here some where where some one compare a it2080 to a radion pro and they have very very similar par ratings at all depths.
the one I want to buy uses bridgelux/cree LED. I might have a nano but I would love to grow some SPS


WhiteTang is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 05/11/2014, 05:32 PM   #12
mlsund
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 88
Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteTang View Post
My tank is a IM Nuvo 16G. Its a nano tank
I would really consider Aqua Illumination the extra cost may be worth it..


__________________
Here we are again...
mlsund is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:08 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Searchlight © 2024 Axivo Inc.
Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement.
Reef CentralTM Reef Central, LLC. Copyright ©1999-2022
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.