Lighting thoughts

marinelife · 02/19/2018, 10:06 AM

I am looking at possibly changing out my LEDs, right now I have 6 Mars Aqua Lights. They are 2 years old and some of the LEDs are starting to go out.

The tank is 96x30x30 but no rock/coral are near the back or front. SPS corals are no more than 20” under water. The opening in the top of the aquarium is 25.5” x 18.5”

With that in mind what are your thoughts on the AI Hydra 52 HD LED Module – Black, Maxspect Razor X 150 LED Fixture - 27.5x10.2", or Reef Breeders Aquasanrise Plus R60
I am thinking 3 of either one would work.

Which of these would you recommend?
Has anyone seen an issue with them?

Or would you think something else is better?

I am mainly after some dawn to dusk setting and controlling it with my phone locally, do not need remote.

Or do I just fix the LEDs in my current fixures?

zooman72 · 02/19/2018, 01:19 PM

I am not sure I follow the "opening in the top of the aquarium" vs. the overall dimensions (acrylic or eurobraced?), but my choice would be either the AI Hydras or Maxspect Razors. I personally favor the Razors, but they would be a larger physical presence over the aquarium (but therefore offer greater spread), whereas the Hydras are much more compact. It will depend on how you plan on running the fixtures relative to the aquarium openings (3 or 4?), and you may have to use the 100W Razor if running them perpendicular to the length of the aquarium (I would not).

I have not used the AquaSanrise fixtures. Depending on space, you could also look into EcoTech Radion XR30's or even Kessil A360's (w/ an added piece of equipment for control).

marinelife · 02/19/2018, 01:43 PM

The openings are because of the euro bracing, I have 2 huge braces that go front to back. Its worthless to every have a light over them. I was looking at the razor more but am now looking at the Photon v2 from ReefBreeders.

zooman72 · 02/19/2018, 01:49 PM

The ReefBreeder Photon's will work well, but they have no phone app...

marinelife · 02/19/2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zooman72

The ReefBreeder Photon's will work well, but they have no phone app...

It comes with s handheld device for programming so that would work.

nycman · 02/19/2018, 10:37 PM

Consider GHL Mitras. I have four over my 6 foot by 26" tank. Love the brightness and control over K and brightness at 60 second intervals 24 by 7. You create your sunrise, sunsets, etc. and their cloud simulation is among the best in the industry.

Mysticalknight · 02/20/2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by marinelife

It comes with s handheld device for programming so that would work.

I have one, the quality seems awesome, but programming with the remote is a pain

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Vinny Kreyling · 02/20/2018, 12:23 PM

IF I was still working I would save for the Mitras.

02/19/2018, 10:06 AM	#1
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	Lighting thoughts I am looking at possibly changing out my LEDs, right now I have 6 Mars Aqua Lights. They are 2 years old and some of the LEDs are starting to go out. The tank is 96x30x30 but no rock/coral are near the back or front. SPS corals are no more than 20” under water. The opening in the top of the aquarium is 25.5” x 18.5” With that in mind what are your thoughts on the AI Hydra 52 HD LED Module – Black, Maxspect Razor X 150 LED Fixture - 27.5x10.2", or Reef Breeders Aquasanrise Plus R60 I am thinking 3 of either one would work. Which of these would you recommend? Has anyone seen an issue with them? Or would you think something else is better? I am mainly after some dawn to dusk setting and controlling it with my phone locally, do not need remote. Or do I just fix the LEDs in my current fixures? __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops. Last edited by marinelife; 02/19/2018 at 11:01 AM.

02/19/2018, 01:19 PM	#2
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	I am not sure I follow the "opening in the top of the aquarium" vs. the overall dimensions (acrylic or eurobraced?), but my choice would be either the AI Hydras or Maxspect Razors. I personally favor the Razors, but they would be a larger physical presence over the aquarium (but therefore offer greater spread), whereas the Hydras are much more compact. It will depend on how you plan on running the fixtures relative to the aquarium openings (3 or 4?), and you may have to use the 100W Razor if running them perpendicular to the length of the aquarium (I would not). I have not used the AquaSanrise fixtures. Depending on space, you could also look into EcoTech Radion XR30's or even Kessil A360's (w/ an added piece of equipment for control). __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!

02/19/2018, 01:43 PM	#3
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	The openings are because of the euro bracing, I have 2 huge braces that go front to back. Its worthless to every have a light over them. I was looking at the razor more but am now looking at the Photon v2 from ReefBreeders. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

02/19/2018, 01:49 PM	#4
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	The ReefBreeder Photon's will work well, but they have no phone app... __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!

02/19/2018, 10:37 PM	#6
nycman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New York City Posts: 199	Consider GHL Mitras. I have four over my 6 foot by 26" tank. Love the brightness and control over K and brightness at 60 second intervals 24 by 7. You create your sunrise, sunsets, etc. and their cloud simulation is among the best in the industry. __________________ 72x26x24 Miracles rimless with ReefSavvy ghost overflow 4xMitras LX7206 / Lifereef sump, skimmer and fuge 302 Aquatics algae scrubber / JBJ 1/3 HP Chiller Aqua UV 28W

02/20/2018, 12:23 PM	#8
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	IF I was still working I would save for the Mitras. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.