chinese led lights - Page 102

Chicago · 07/03/2012, 10:00 PM

Bhazzard. So your saying if i dont like the look of the green or red led I can easily replace them. On the d120. I'm ordering a d120 with 90 optics.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...587678783.html

jmarket · 07/03/2012, 10:13 PM

What are your thoughts of this LED fixture for a 72" tank? I might need two or one of the LED fixtures and one of the 72" t5? Suggestions?

72"LED
http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-72-LE...ht-p/56236.htm

72"T5
http://www.aquatraders.com/72-inch-4...re-p/52327.htm

Mr. Demeanor · 07/03/2012, 10:46 PM

Looking at the dimable D120 and not being able to digest over 100 pages of information

What would be a good bulb combination for my 6' 125 gallon tank. Its going to be just soft corals with lots of liverock. I have plans to redo the whole tank. I have a new 125 sitting here but its my BUSY season and was going to put off light purchase but one of my PC's just died and i hate to spend money to fix it.
Im thinking 3 dimmable 120's and it looks like there on sale through the 7th so.....might as well do it now.
Should I just go 50/50 blue and white? Optics. I really am a lighting novice. Just give me a part number!

cmantis · 07/04/2012, 12:02 AM

I believe 1:1 give you 10,000k, 2:1 14,000k and 3:1 20,000k look.

cmantis · 07/04/2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Turquoise and Cyan are the same color/led. Otherwise, that's a pretty nice ratio. We need more pics of people's different ratios, as its hard to know what it will look like before seeing it.

Are you sure turquoise and cyan are the same, I didn't think so? Here are some pics: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...20&postcount=8

cmantis · 07/04/2012, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmantis

How does this look? I used the following criteria:
- 2:1 b/w
--- 2:1 rb/b
--- 2:1 cw/nw
- ~10% violet/uv
- ~10% cyan/red

2 uv
2 violet
2 turquoise
2 red
2 cyan
10 cw
5 nw
20 rb
10 b

Ok, redesign, after doing some more research. I took a look at the following:

This is what I came up with (please critique):

4 violet (420nm)
4 turquoise (500nm)
2 red orange (610nm)
10 cool white (10000k)
5 neutral white (5000k)
20 royal blue (450nm)
10 blue (470nm)
___________________

Dimmer 1=30
- 15 royal blue
- 5 blue
- 4 violet
- 4 turquoise
- 2 red orange

Dimmer 2=25
- 10 cool white
- 5 neutral white
- 5 royal blue
- 5 blue

Phantom54 · 07/04/2012, 06:16 AM

I just orded 2 AquariumLEDS 120w 14k I will post some pics when I get setup but i read about the first 20 pages and about the last 10 and for me and my budget we r going to give her a try. I have 135 with 2 250w MH with 4T5 2 white 2 blue. but i am learning just like everyone else Have a maxima clam and a some softies. I am going to leave 1 MH hooked up but not run it until I see how the clam does if it does good I will order 1 more led from aquariumleds.com if not so much I am going to put the MH in the middle and the leds on the end will see.

ghrorick · 07/04/2012, 06:51 AM

Just ordered 3 http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...587678783.html for my 180, see how they work.

cmantis · 07/04/2012, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmantis

This is what I came up with (please critique):

4 violet (420nm)
4 turquoise (500nm)
2 red orange (610nm)
10 cool white (10000k)
6 neutral white (5000k)
20 royal blue (450nm)
9 blue (470nm)
___________________

Dimmer 1=30
- 15 royal blue
- 5 blue
- 4 violet
- 4 turquoise
- 2 red orange

Dimmer 2=25
- 10 cool white
- 6 neutral white
- 5 royal blue
- 4 blue

Made a slight change adding one neutral white and eliminating one blue. This is a layout plan I came up with:

Any and all feedback is welcome and appreciated!

OrrG · 07/04/2012, 07:21 AM

Bhazard, thanks for all the info, I didn't know that about the bridgelux to cree output ratio.

Seems like the new fixture from Reef Breeders wouldn't be a bad way to go either. $300 for 40 cree leds with optics, full spectrum and dimmable.

I have an Apex and though about getting the dimming option too. So for $800 you essentially have 4 Vegas, compared to spending $1100 for Vegas with a controller with theoretically half the light output.

I may be able to ditch the T5s altogether and use the apex to ramp up and down for dawn/dusk.

cmantis · 07/04/2012, 08:47 AM

Here is a labeled version:

pterfloth · 07/04/2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicago

Bhazzard. So your saying if i dont like the look of the green or red led I can easily replace them. On the d120. I'm ordering a d120 with 90 optics.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...587678783.html

Please post some photos once you have them over your tank. I'm very interested in how they look.. I need 4 for my tank and want to make sure this will give me what I want.

Chicago · 07/04/2012, 12:35 PM

Bhazzard.
1. Can simply replace the green or red at a later date if no good
2. ThToughts on using warm white rather than green
3. Think 2 uv and 2 violet better than 4 violet

Thanks

Slammed01 · 07/04/2012, 12:42 PM

About to order for my 90G, are these any good? (soooo many threads LOL)
Was looking at the led's w/ built in timers but if the LCD screen goes out Im screwed so forget that....

Shows Bridgelux LED's and optics, opinions:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150844826275...torefresh=true

Ships from US with 2 year warranty

Chicago · 07/04/2012, 12:49 PM

Looks similar to those on this thread but no optics.

jwoyshnar · 07/04/2012, 01:34 PM

How long does shipping take with aliexpress?

Mr. Demeanor · 07/04/2012, 01:59 PM

Do the Aliexpress D120's have dual power cords (separate power for blue and white)? I see two cords in the pics but I dont see where it states if they do or not.

Philly guy · 07/04/2012, 02:25 PM

OK, I've been following this thread for 3 to 4 weeks and have spent a lot of time here and on alibaba/aliexpress. All of you have helped me and confused the h*** out of me at the same time. I like the Nova A6 but needing 3 of them and still having to spend more money on drivers and hire somebody to make them work with an APEX just puts them out of my price league. Especially when I don't even own an APEX yet. I like the price of the D120 but again it is strictly manual as far as dimming.

I did find a light similar to the D120 that has a LCD screen that fronts not just a timer but also a dimmer making the unit (hopefully)totally automated for my wants and needs. The real kicker is according to the rep they use 0-10v dimmers and if you bypass the LCD they should work with an APEX. This would give me the ability to use the units as is for now and in the future buy an APEX and control all units at once thru it.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/58...ghts_with.html

The above is the original link that I used to get information about the lights. It was thru messages with Lyn that I learned that they had an upgraded version of this light that had the fully automated timer and dimmer capablities. Bottom line is I was quoted about $735 for all 3 units including shipping. Even if there is a slight upcharge if you only order 1 unit it should come to about $250 for one delivered. Not bad if it really can stand alone today and be made APEX compatible tomorrrow.

Comments?

cmantis · 07/04/2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicago

Bhazzard.
1. Can simply replace the green or red at a later date if no good
2. ThToughts on using warm white rather than green
3. Think 2 uv and 2 violet better than 4 violet

Thanks

I am pretty sure if you can solder and it runs the same power you can replace them later. Not all leds run the same power. Everything that I have read says that green really doesn't add much but maybe aesthetics. You want green that is in the 540 or 550nm range most leds I dont think are. UV is 395-400nm violet is 420nm I am going with violet.

bhazard451 · 07/04/2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwoyshnar

How long does shipping take with aliexpress?

3 days. It's insanely fast considering it ships from Hong Kong.

bhazard451 · 07/04/2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philly guy

OK, I've been following this thread for 3 to 4 weeks and have spent a lot of time here and on alibaba/aliexpress. All of you have helped me and confused the h*** out of me at the same time. I like the Nova A6 but needing 3 of them and still having to spend more money on drivers and hire somebody to make them work with an APEX just puts them out of my price league. Especially when I don't even own an APEX yet. I like the price of the D120 but again it is strictly manual as far as dimming.

I did find a light similar to the D120 that has a LCD screen that fronts not just a timer but also a dimmer making the unit (hopefully)totally automated for my wants and needs. The real kicker is according to the rep they use 0-10v dimmers and if you bypass the LCD they should work with an APEX. This would give me the ability to use the units as is for now and in the future buy an APEX and control all units at once thru it.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/58...ghts_with.html

The above is the original link that I used to get information about the lights. It was thru messages with Lyn that I learned that they had an upgraded version of this light that had the fully automated timer and dimmer capablities. Bottom line is I was quoted about $735 for all 3 units including shipping. Even if there is a slight upcharge if you only order 1 unit it should come to about $250 for one delivered. Not bad if it really can stand alone today and be made APEX compatible tomorrrow.

Comments?

If that's the case, great find!

daninfamous · 07/04/2012, 10:55 PM

Chicago - mine are non dimming. Only on/off per color. I still think the color is great. Im going to bust out my d200 this weekend and do my best to capture the actual color. But even 30B 25W I think its awesome.

cerolost · 07/05/2012, 06:03 AM

On my 20g long I'm using a viper clamp on 150w metal halide with a 14k phoenix bulb but my tank is getting too warm. I don't want to build anything so a fixture is what I would like. I'm thinking the rapid led 12 led dimmable bulb (http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-mixed-color/ or reefbreeders dimmable fixture (http://reefbreeders.com/value_led_fixtures.html). Any thoughts?

ScubaJ813 · 07/05/2012, 07:39 AM

Got my D120's in last week. I ordered the 28B / 27W. I am not a fan for SUPER BLUE coloring. To me, 50/50 may not make the colors pop by getting all fancy with different colors but its more natural looking.

I have seen some LED set ups that make the tank look like its raving...

New set up so no water in the tank yet.

First impression. These lights are amazing for the price. Construction is very good. I won't comment on wiring and internals, not enough experience. The fans are quiet and move a good amount of air. VERY bright.

Time will tell if they are worth a damn though... however from reading this thread. I am confident they will succeed in what I want to do.

jmarket · 07/05/2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaJ813

Got my D120's in last week. I ordered the 28B / 27W. I am not a fan for SUPER BLUE coloring. To me, 50/50 may not make the colors pop by getting all fancy with different colors but its more natural looking.

I have seen some LED set ups that make the tank look like its raving...

New set up so no water in the tank yet.

First impression. These lights are amazing for the price. Construction is very good. I won't comment on wiring and internals, not enough experience. The fans are quiet and move a good amount of air. VERY bright.

Time will tell if they are worth a damn though... however from reading this thread. I am confident they will succeed in what I want to do.

What size tank is that? Do the 120's require additional external equipment?

07/03/2012, 10:00 PM	#2526
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	Bhazzard. So your saying if i dont like the look of the green or red led I can easily replace them. On the d120. I'm ordering a d120 with 90 optics. http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...587678783.html __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator

07/04/2012, 12:35 PM	#2538
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	Bhazzard. 1. Can simply replace the green or red at a later date if no good 2. ThToughts on using warm white rather than green 3. Think 2 uv and 2 violet better than 4 violet Thanks __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator

07/04/2012, 12:49 PM	#2540
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	Looks similar to those on this thread but no optics. __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator

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Mr. Demeanor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 298	Looking at the dimable D120 and not being able to digest over 100 pages of information What would be a good bulb combination for my 6' 125 gallon tank. Its going to be just soft corals with lots of liverock. I have plans to redo the whole tank. I have a new 125 sitting here but its my BUSY season and was going to put off light purchase but one of my PC's just died and i hate to spend money to fix it. Im thinking 3 dimmable 120's and it looks like there on sale through the 7th so.....might as well do it now. Should I just go 50/50 blue and white? Optics. I really am a lighting novice. Just give me a part number!

07/04/2012, 12:02 AM	#2529
cmantis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC / Philly Posts: 227	I believe 1:1 give you 10,000k, 2:1 14,000k and 3:1 20,000k look.

07/04/2012, 06:16 AM	#2532
Phantom54 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern IL Posts: 66	I just orded 2 AquariumLEDS 120w 14k I will post some pics when I get setup but i read about the first 20 pages and about the last 10 and for me and my budget we r going to give her a try. I have 135 with 2 250w MH with 4T5 2 white 2 blue. but i am learning just like everyone else Have a maxima clam and a some softies. I am going to leave 1 MH hooked up but not run it until I see how the clam does if it does good I will order 1 more led from aquariumleds.com if not so much I am going to put the MH in the middle and the leds on the end will see.

07/04/2012, 06:51 AM	#2533
ghrorick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 62	Just ordered 3 http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...587678783.html for my 180, see how they work.

07/04/2012, 07:21 AM	#2535
OrrG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Ridgeville, OH Posts: 476	Bhazard, thanks for all the info, I didn't know that about the bridgelux to cree output ratio. Seems like the new fixture from Reef Breeders wouldn't be a bad way to go either. $300 for 40 cree leds with optics, full spectrum and dimmable. I have an Apex and though about getting the dimming option too. So for $800 you essentially have 4 Vegas, compared to spending $1100 for Vegas with a controller with theoretically half the light output. I may be able to ditch the T5s altogether and use the apex to ramp up and down for dawn/dusk.

07/04/2012, 08:47 AM	#2536
cmantis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC / Philly Posts: 227	Here is a labeled version:

07/04/2012, 12:42 PM	#2539
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	About to order for my 90G, are these any good? (soooo many threads LOL) Was looking at the led's w/ built in timers but if the LCD screen goes out Im screwed so forget that.... Shows Bridgelux LED's and optics, opinions: http://www.ebay.com/itm/150844826275...torefresh=true Ships from US with 2 year warranty

07/04/2012, 01:34 PM	#2541
jwoyshnar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 18441 Posts: 1,531	How long does shipping take with aliexpress?

07/04/2012, 01:59 PM	#2542
Mr. Demeanor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 298	Do the Aliexpress D120's have dual power cords (separate power for blue and white)? I see two cords in the pics but I dont see where it states if they do or not.

07/04/2012, 02:25 PM	#2543
Philly guy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lauderhill FL Posts: 119	OK, I've been following this thread for 3 to 4 weeks and have spent a lot of time here and on alibaba/aliexpress. All of you have helped me and confused the h*** out of me at the same time. I like the Nova A6 but needing 3 of them and still having to spend more money on drivers and hire somebody to make them work with an APEX just puts them out of my price league. Especially when I don't even own an APEX yet. I like the price of the D120 but again it is strictly manual as far as dimming. I did find a light similar to the D120 that has a LCD screen that fronts not just a timer but also a dimmer making the unit (hopefully)totally automated for my wants and needs. The real kicker is according to the rep they use 0-10v dimmers and if you bypass the LCD they should work with an APEX. This would give me the ability to use the units as is for now and in the future buy an APEX and control all units at once thru it. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/58...ghts_with.html The above is the original link that I used to get information about the lights. It was thru messages with Lyn that I learned that they had an upgraded version of this light that had the fully automated timer and dimmer capablities. Bottom line is I was quoted about $735 for all 3 units including shipping. Even if there is a slight upcharge if you only order 1 unit it should come to about $250 for one delivered. Not bad if it really can stand alone today and be made APEX compatible tomorrrow. Comments?

07/04/2012, 10:55 PM	#2547
daninfamous Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bradley, il Posts: 75	Chicago - mine are non dimming. Only on/off per color. I still think the color is great. Im going to bust out my d200 this weekend and do my best to capture the actual color. But even 30B 25W I think its awesome.

07/05/2012, 06:03 AM	#2548
cerolost Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394	On my 20g long I'm using a viper clamp on 150w metal halide with a 14k phoenix bulb but my tank is getting too warm. I don't want to build anything so a fixture is what I would like. I'm thinking the rapid led 12 led dimmable bulb (http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-mixed-color/ or reefbreeders dimmable fixture (http://reefbreeders.com/value_led_fixtures.html). Any thoughts?

07/05/2012, 07:39 AM	#2549
ScubaJ813 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40	Got my D120's in last week. I ordered the 28B / 27W. I am not a fan for SUPER BLUE coloring. To me, 50/50 may not make the colors pop by getting all fancy with different colors but its more natural looking. I have seen some LED set ups that make the tank look like its raving... New set up so no water in the tank yet. First impression. These lights are amazing for the price. Construction is very good. I won't comment on wiring and internals, not enough experience. The fans are quiet and move a good amount of air. VERY bright. Time will tell if they are worth a damn though... however from reading this thread. I am confident they will succeed in what I want to do.