chinese led lights - Page 105

maroonman · 07/06/2012, 03:52 PM

This picture don't show these lights well at all . these lights are super nice for under $200 ,,BUt this is the Best one so far with my phone.
Sorry , the Tank is at the end of its cycle this week..NO Fish or corals Yet.

ihigh · 07/06/2012, 05:34 PM

after getting mine and setting it up. I have the 32b-4v-19whites.

be CAREFUL of how much blues you get. mine are just overpowering for my tastes, but it'll do.

also, let the lights burn in a few days before you judge.

Here are images:

100% blue

100% both

100% white

gsp under 100% blue

another gsp under 100% blue

gsp under 100% white

newe70 · 07/06/2012, 07:34 PM

It looks awesome...man. I also have the same led ratio like yours, still waiting from EverGrow to ship.

How high is your diy hanging fixture?

biecacka · 07/06/2012, 10:02 PM

How's this ratio sound,
blue460nm:white14000k: moonlight460nm=37:15:3
*
2> blue460nm:white14000k: moonlight460nm=27:25:3
*Corey

Rickerpaul · 07/07/2012, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickerpaul

How about this one? no fans no noise 120W

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

cmantis · 07/07/2012, 01:58 AM

Ok new revision (Do you think I should add more white based on ihigh's post)?

Do you think there is too much violet? I took out two of the reds and added two more violet. Also think I am sticking with the 630nm which is more yellow and I know 660nm would add more pop but does nothing for coral and red gets filtered out first anyways.

What do you guys/gals think?

Problem is now I can't get in touch with them to order. I know its Saturday there but they didn't mention nobody would be there last night.

Chicago · 07/07/2012, 07:13 AM

Ok here is a question on these chiness lights. If we could get them in Cree is it worth let's say an extra 1 dollar per led. So like basically extra 55 bucks. To have them do it in Cree led? I think I can get a fixture similar to the d120 with three fans 55 cree led knob dimmable and LCD display set sunrise ect. Cost would be around 200. Thoughts

Zoanut · 07/07/2012, 09:32 AM

Has anyone got one of these ones?

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

Chicago · 07/07/2012, 11:49 AM

That's the one I mentioned a couple of pages back. Seeing if do that unit in Cree

bhazard451 · 07/07/2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicago

That's the one I mentioned a couple of pages back. Seeing if do that unit in Cree

There are lots of Chinese lights with Cree. None are in a d120 setup however. It would cost an extra $1-2 per led. You also wouldn't need 55 leds, as Cree's are more efficient. It would be sort of a waste to throw 55 Crees in there. Asian bridgelux are incredibly cheap for them to come by, hence the low cost and using 55 of them.

This and the reefbreeders Cree models are the best chinese one's I've seen so far. None of them use the newer Cree XT-E Whites and Blues, and none use the even more efficient Philips Luxeons. I wanted a new Cree XT-E fixture myself, and the only options are the Maxspect Razor or DIY right now.

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs...olesalers.html

Snausy · 07/07/2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maroonman

This picture don't show these lights well at all . these lights are super nice for under $200 ,,BUt this is the Best one so far with my phone.
Sorry , the Tank is at the end of its cycle this week..NO Fish or corals Yet.

Hey Maroonman thanks for the pics. I gotta ask, is it worth having the reds and greens? All I hear people say is it adds a "splotchy/disco" effect. What's the upside? I have four of these ready to be ordered. If I do get them I'll have her put the reds/greens on a seperate dimmer.

I'm also considering just two of these instead: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54...set_lunar.html

Two fixtures vs four would be nice and having the remote control would be nice.

Bhazard and anyone else I'd like a final chime-in if you don't mind before purchase.

Bottom line is two of these:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54...set_lunar.html

or four of these:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54...ight_with.html

Top one has remote and bottom one has dimmer dials. I can do the optics and led colors the same in each. With SD card you can simulate sunrise/sunset with the remote control one. It's a little more expensive but has better technology imho. Remote would be nice to change color without being on ladder.

maroonman · 07/07/2012, 01:09 PM

Snausy,
I would say the red & green Are going to be worth it when I add my Corals

Only,, And Only do you see the splotchy spots of red & green if you run them @ full power. I am only running mine @ 40%-50%.

I tested my water ( finaly.. full cycle ) did a water change & now added 2 clowns & a cleanup crew today.

Seeing these clowns in my tank compared to the LFS....Massive amount of color difference. And to play with the % on the red & green leds makes them pop even more.

I'll do my best to get a decent shot of the tank now .

maroonman · 07/07/2012, 01:15 PM

on a side Note. I wish the moonlight was on a dimmer as well. I can't believe how bright the moonlight is .

customreefer · 07/07/2012, 06:03 PM

All I can say is be careful when adding these led's to your tank! I have two A6's and am currently running at about 20%, at first had them at about 40% and bleached a few sps!

biecacka · 07/07/2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

How's this ratio sound,
blue460nm:white14000k: moonlight460nm=37:15:3
*
2> blue460nm:white14000k: moonlight460nm=27:25:3
*Corey

Which ratio do you guys like best?
I'm about ready to order them
Corey

maroonman · 07/07/2012, 06:22 PM

I have to get a better camera .

Here is an idea of what I'm talking about with the color.

Zoanut · 07/07/2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by customreefer

All I can say is be careful when adding these led's to your tank! I have two A6's and am currently running at about 20%, at first had them at about 40% and bleached a few sps!

Have you got any pics of your ones?

Dapg8gt · 07/07/2012, 08:12 PM

Just pulled the trigger on D120. Ordered the one they had listed w/26blue,25 white,4 violet.
Gonna put it over my 24 cube that has RBTA and GBTA. Currently running a viper 150w MH so I'm guessing this light will be a little overkill. But I think I will get some great growth out of these guys now considering they are for aquaculture. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
Oh and they said total processing time 10 days? Did you who ordered have to wait that long... Damn this weekend has been full of knockoffs LoL!! Last night ordered the EBay skimmer that's mimicking the reef octopus that a lot of guys are raving about and tonight this. Now it's hurry up and wait. Hopefully these are as good as you all say so I can get three ordered for my 150 peninsula build coming soon.

Thanks for giving me the inspiration to spend money guys LOL!!

bhazard451 · 07/07/2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dapg8gt

Just pulled the trigger on D120. Ordered the one they had listed w/26blue,25 white,4 violet.
Gonna put it over my 24 cube that has RBTA and GBTA. Currently running a viper 150w MH so I'm guessing this light will be a little overkill. But I think I will get some great growth out of these guys now considering they are for aquaculture. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
Oh and they said total processing time 10 days? Did you who ordered have to wait that long... Damn this weekend has been full of knockoffs LoL!! Last night ordered the EBay skimmer that's mimicking the reef octopus that a lot of guys are raving about and tonight this. Now it's hurry up and wait. Hopefully these are as good as you all say so I can get three ordered for my 150 peninsula build coming soon.

Thanks for giving me the inspiration to spend money guys LOL!!

Point me toward this reef octopus knockoff. lol

maroonman · 07/08/2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dapg8gt

Just pulled the trigger on D120. Ordered the one they had listed w/26blue,25 white,4 violet.
Gonna put it over my 24 cube that has RBTA and GBTA. Currently running a viper 150w MH so I'm guessing this light will be a little overkill. But I think I will get some great growth out of these guys now considering they are for aquaculture. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
Oh and they said total processing time 10 days? Did you who ordered have to wait that long... Damn this weekend has been full of knockoffs LoL!! Last night ordered the EBay skimmer that's mimicking the reef octopus that a lot of guys are raving about and tonight this. Now it's hurry up and wait. Hopefully these are as good as you all say so I can get three ordered for my 150 peninsula build coming soon.

Thanks for giving me the inspiration to spend money guys LOL!!

I ordered mine from China on the 23th of June & recieved it on July 3rd . DHL was the carrier. Thats pretty darn fast if you ask me .

cec09 · 07/08/2012, 05:35 AM

Ordered mine last night. Nova a4.
16 white, 4 royal blue, 4 UV on dimmer 1
20 blue, 4 Violet on dimmer 2

kbell2433 · 07/08/2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Point me toward this reef octopus knockoff. lol

Here is the knockoff i think your looking for, Im suprised you have not been on this thread as it is about as popular as this one. LOL

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2032645

jwoyshnar · 07/08/2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbell2433

Here is the knockoff i think your looking for, Im suprised you have not been on this thread as it is about as popular as this one. LOL

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2032645

Very good skimmer. I have 2 of them.

Fish_Freek · 07/08/2012, 11:14 AM

Do you guys think i could get away with using just one D120 with 120 optics on a 75gal? I have mostly lps and a few sps frags on top.

ihigh · 07/08/2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish_Freek

Do you guys think i could get away with using just one D120 with 120 optics on a 75gal? I have mostly lps and a few sps frags on top.

i have one on my 75 and its working thus far. my optics are 90 degrees. the producer/manufacturer said he could do either, but for his led's the 90degrees are newer and higher quality, so I went with that. I know someone did 1 on a 4ft 75g with good coverage.

07/06/2012, 03:52 PM	#2601
maroonman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel FL. Posts: 933	This picture don't show these lights well at all . these lights are super nice for under $200 ,,BUt this is the Best one so far with my phone. Sorry , the Tank is at the end of its cycle this week..NO Fish or corals Yet. Last edited by maroonman; 07/06/2012 at 03:57 PM.

07/06/2012, 05:34 PM	#2602
ihigh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 118	after getting mine and setting it up. I have the 32b-4v-19whites. be CAREFUL of how much blues you get. mine are just overpowering for my tastes, but it'll do. also, let the lights burn in a few days before you judge. Here are images: 100% blue 100% both 100% white gsp under 100% blue another gsp under 100% blue gsp under 100% white Last edited by ihigh; 07/06/2012 at 05:57 PM.

07/07/2012, 07:13 AM	#2607
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	Ok here is a question on these chiness lights. If we could get them in Cree is it worth let's say an extra 1 dollar per led. So like basically extra 55 bucks. To have them do it in Cree led? I think I can get a fixture similar to the d120 with three fans 55 cree led knob dimmable and LCD display set sunrise ect. Cost would be around 200. Thoughts __________________ "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

07/07/2012, 11:49 AM	#2609
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	That's the one I mentioned a couple of pages back. Seeing if do that unit in Cree __________________ "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

07/07/2012, 06:03 PM	#2614
customreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Royalton, Ohio Posts: 77	All I can say is be careful when adding these led's to your tank! I have two A6's and am currently running at about 20%, at first had them at about 40% and bleached a few sps! __________________ 55g mix of LPS and SPS... Reefkeeper Lite, Reef Octopus Recirculating Skimmer, 10g diy sump, (2) NOVA A6 Led's, (2) mp40wES

07/06/2012, 07:34 PM	#2603
newe70 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 379	It looks awesome...man. I also have the same led ratio like yours, still waiting from EverGrow to ship. How high is your diy hanging fixture?

07/06/2012, 10:02 PM	#2604
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	How's this ratio sound, blue460nm:white14000k: moonlight460nm=37:15:3 * 2> blue460nm:white14000k: moonlight460nm=27:25:3 *Corey

07/07/2012, 01:58 AM	#2606
cmantis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC / Philly Posts: 227	Ok new revision (Do you think I should add more white based on ihigh's post)? Do you think there is too much violet? I took out two of the reds and added two more violet. Also think I am sticking with the 630nm which is more yellow and I know 660nm would add more pop but does nothing for coral and red gets filtered out first anyways. What do you guys/gals think? Problem is now I can't get in touch with them to order. I know its Saturday there but they didn't mention nobody would be there last night.

07/07/2012, 09:32 AM	#2608
Zoanut Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 317	Has anyone got one of these ones? http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/58...ean_coral.html

07/07/2012, 01:09 PM	#2612
maroonman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel FL. Posts: 933	Snausy, I would say the red & green Are going to be worth it when I add my Corals Only,, And Only do you see the splotchy spots of red & green if you run them @ full power. I am only running mine @ 40%-50%. I tested my water ( finaly.. full cycle ) did a water change & now added 2 clowns & a cleanup crew today. Seeing these clowns in my tank compared to the LFS....Massive amount of color difference. And to play with the % on the red & green leds makes them pop even more. I'll do my best to get a decent shot of the tank now .

07/07/2012, 01:15 PM	#2613
maroonman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel FL. Posts: 933	on a side Note. I wish the moonlight was on a dimmer as well. I can't believe how bright the moonlight is .

07/07/2012, 08:12 PM	#2618
Dapg8gt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pacifica Posts: 3,741	Just pulled the trigger on D120. Ordered the one they had listed w/26blue,25 white,4 violet. Gonna put it over my 24 cube that has RBTA and GBTA. Currently running a viper 150w MH so I'm guessing this light will be a little overkill. But I think I will get some great growth out of these guys now considering they are for aquaculture. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! Oh and they said total processing time 10 days? Did you who ordered have to wait that long... Damn this weekend has been full of knockoffs LoL!! Last night ordered the EBay skimmer that's mimicking the reef octopus that a lot of guys are raving about and tonight this. Now it's hurry up and wait. Hopefully these are as good as you all say so I can get three ordered for my 150 peninsula build coming soon. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to spend money guys LOL!!

07/08/2012, 05:35 AM	#2621
cec09 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 413	Ordered mine last night. Nova a4. 16 white, 4 royal blue, 4 UV on dimmer 1 20 blue, 4 Violet on dimmer 2

07/08/2012, 11:14 AM	#2624
Fish_Freek Cheese Head Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kimberly, WI Posts: 386	Do you guys think i could get away with using just one D120 with 120 optics on a 75gal? I have mostly lps and a few sps frags on top. __________________ ~~ Bob ~~ Current Tank Info: 75g reef tank, octoHB2000 HOB skimmer, 2x EG D120 Led black boxes

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