Chinese LED Lights - Page 116

Ron Reefman · 09/13/2013, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borchers

What do you think about the Arctic. I picked on up and Bo sent me out some different color LEDs to change out the 3.5k and 6.5k.

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Was that OK moderators?

(just teasing guys)

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Tmoriarty · 09/13/2013, 11:14 AM

Alright I have a 66" tank and was thinking of getting the photon48 for the tank instead of two photon24's. There is a substantial price difference. I am just curious if the light will be adequate for the tank. The tank is mostly Anemone but I do keep some heavy light needing nems like magnificas. The last 6 inches on both sides of the tank do not have rockwork so they do not need much light. I was thinking that a 48 would work fine as my current metal halide fixture is 60 inches but from bulb to bulb only measures 45" or so. The light works perfect to cover the tank currently (3x250w MH). I can hang the LEDs as high as 12" over the water if needed and could also swap out some of the end LED's with 120 optics if it would make it cover. The tank is 30" deep with a 2" sand bed so I may have some clams 28" under water. They will be in the middle though directly under the light so would they be fine? Also I can run the light at 100% if needed since most people on here seem to be running theres more around 60%. Thanks for the input. p.s., Ill add a picture of the tank when I get photobucket to work right.

Tyler

Stomatopod1701 · 09/13/2013, 11:41 AM

A photon 48 would work fine for that application.

Tmoriarty · 09/13/2013, 12:19 PM

I was thinking the same thing. I was going to go with 2 24's.... but in reality that would just spread the light out a little further, have the same number of bulbs, and cost me about 160$ more (which almost pays for another light).

woodya · 09/13/2013, 06:19 PM

I tried searching but couldn't find anything on 10 watt LEDs from China. I know there not as efficient but has anyone tried them? I have a 40 breeder and I'm going to build an array with 4 cool white 4 royal blue 1 red and will most likely add 1 green and 1 violet. I may also switch 2 cw for ww or nw. Thoughts?

shoprat001 · 09/16/2013, 04:38 PM

Has anyone posted their custom lighting schedules anywhere?

Norm

ddropski · 09/16/2013, 05:08 PM

i have know many many ppl that have cheaper leds and keep a full mixed reefs no problem

Nammy · 09/16/2013, 05:19 PM

Changes every hour (IT2080 Controllable Full Spectrum LED (32" Light)

Time 0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
B 5 20 30 50 60 70 70 60 50 30 20 5
W 0 1 10 25 40 50 50 40 25 10 1 0

shoprat001 · 09/19/2013, 06:03 PM

Thank you Nammy

Nammy · 09/19/2013, 06:12 PM

Keep in mind I have no SPS yet

Mostly LPS

TJ Rhino · 09/19/2013, 08:36 PM

New member here... Not sure if you guys have discussed this yet or not but do you all know anything about the E27 54w LED lights from china? I have a 40 gallon breeder and want to go from T5s to LED. I was thinking about building a setup for 4 of these lights to put over my tank. Rough estimate on cost is about 120 for the lights and maybe 20 for the build. Any body have any suggestions or input on this idea?

Nammy · 09/20/2013, 04:05 AM

Sorry I don't know.

Ron Reefman · 09/20/2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ Rhino

New member here... Not sure if you guys have discussed this yet or not but do you all know anything about the E27 54w LED lights from china? I have a 40 gallon breeder and want to go from T5s to LED. I was thinking about building a setup for 4 of these lights to put over my tank. Rough estimate on cost is about 120 for the lights and maybe 20 for the build. Any body have any suggestions or input on this idea?

Maybe a link so we don't have to go looking for the info...?

TJ Rhino · 09/20/2013, 06:17 AM

Here's the link. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=181219075641

Stomatopod1701 · 09/20/2013, 01:11 PM

I think those are white and blue only from what I have seen and for the cost (around 140) you could just get an evergrow or reefbreeder value type fixture and hang it a little higher.

asid61 · 09/20/2013, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ Rhino

New member here... Not sure if you guys have discussed this yet or not but do you all know anything about the E27 54w LED lights from china? I have a 40 gallon breeder and want to go from T5s to LED. I was thinking about building a setup for 4 of these lights to put over my tank. Rough estimate on cost is about 120 for the lights and maybe 20 for the build. Any body have any suggestions or input on this idea?

Not a good idea. Those 54w bulbs from ebay are not run at 54w so they can make less heat. Maybe 38w or so at max.
For a 40 breeder, one or two Reef Breeders Value/ Evergrows would get the job done.

Coral Head · 09/21/2013, 06:03 AM

I have a question on programming a Photon fixture. When programming the "Custom" settings, do I need to "Save" each step (each hour, for example) or do I set each step, preview, and then "Save"?

OR LED · 09/21/2013, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coral Head

I have a question on programming a Photon fixture. When programming the "Custom" settings, do I need to "Save" each step (each hour, for example) or do I set each step, preview, and then "Save"?

The Photon has the same controller as the EverGrow that we carry. You do all 24 steps assuming you are doing hourly, then run preview, then save, then return. Then unplug the light and plug it back in, if you did it right it should pick up the current time and continue as if nothing ever happened.

Coral Head · 09/21/2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OR LED

The Photon has the same controller as the EverGrow that we carry. You do all 24 steps assuming you are doing hourly, then run preview, then save, then return. Then unplug the light and plug it back in, if you did it right it should pick up the current time and continue as if nothing ever happened.

Thank you. I will give it a go.

Reef_Breeders · 09/21/2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coral Head

Thank you. I will give it a go.

You should be fine if you just hit save, then return, at least with the latest controllers.

Coral Head · 09/22/2013, 09:01 PM

Thank you, OR LED and Logan. The programming was a success.

Jrod4 · 09/24/2013, 01:24 PM

I have a 58 gallon (36" long, 18" wide, 21" tall), what would everyone recommend that I get to grow mostly LPS and a few sps. One D120? Two D120's? Or one Photon 32? Or is there anything else out that would be more suitable and not too expensive?

ilikefish34 · 09/24/2013, 01:59 PM

How long do these fixtures tend to last? Perhaps I should ask how long are they expected to last since they are so new.

Thank you
Mike

Stomatopod1701 · 09/24/2013, 03:36 PM

1 photon 32 for the 36 would be great, but a d120 high enough or a photon 24 would work too, with some side shadowing.

bobamike · 09/25/2013, 07:30 AM

here are the par readings I got off my photon 32 x2 over my 155 gallon tank and the fixtures are 12'' off the water.and I am using 90 degree optics on the blues only and no optics on the whites or other colors.

09/13/2013, 11:14 AM	#2877
Tmoriarty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 1,040	Alright I have a 66" tank and was thinking of getting the photon48 for the tank instead of two photon24's. There is a substantial price difference. I am just curious if the light will be adequate for the tank. The tank is mostly Anemone but I do keep some heavy light needing nems like magnificas. The last 6 inches on both sides of the tank do not have rockwork so they do not need much light. I was thinking that a 48 would work fine as my current metal halide fixture is 60 inches but from bulb to bulb only measures 45" or so. The light works perfect to cover the tank currently (3x250w MH). I can hang the LEDs as high as 12" over the water if needed and could also swap out some of the end LED's with 120 optics if it would make it cover. The tank is 30" deep with a 2" sand bed so I may have some clams 28" under water. They will be in the middle though directly under the light so would they be fine? Also I can run the light at 100% if needed since most people on here seem to be running theres more around 60%. Thanks for the input. p.s., Ill add a picture of the tank when I get photobucket to work right. Tyler __________________ Tyler Current Tank Info: Tanks: 203g custom, Mixed Reef, SRO-3000, Vortech-Powered (x2 MP40) 75g sump with 15g Fuge section

09/13/2013, 12:19 PM	#2879
Tmoriarty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 1,040	I was thinking the same thing. I was going to go with 2 24's.... but in reality that would just spread the light out a little further, have the same number of bulbs, and cost me about 160$ more (which almost pays for another light). __________________ Tyler Current Tank Info: Tanks: 203g custom, Mixed Reef, SRO-3000, Vortech-Powered (x2 MP40) 75g sump with 15g Fuge section

09/21/2013, 06:03 AM	#2892
Coral Head Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hutchinson Island, FL Posts: 41	I have a question on programming a Photon fixture. When programming the "Custom" settings, do I need to "Save" each step (each hour, for example) or do I set each step, preview, and then "Save"? __________________ Coral Head Blennie and the Jets Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef Ready; live rock in sump. Primarily sps. Aqua C skimmer. Mag 9.5 return pump. 2 Hydor 8 and 2 Hydor 1150 circulating pumps with Smart Wave. Reefbreeders LED lighting. Automatic 3 part dosing system. Tunze Osomolator ATO.

09/22/2013, 09:01 PM	#2896
Coral Head Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hutchinson Island, FL Posts: 41	Thank you, OR LED and Logan. The programming was a success. __________________ Coral Head Blennie and the Jets Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef Ready; live rock in sump. Primarily sps. Aqua C skimmer. Mag 9.5 return pump. 2 Hydor 8 and 2 Hydor 1150 circulating pumps with Smart Wave. Reefbreeders LED lighting. Automatic 3 part dosing system. Tunze Osomolator ATO.

09/24/2013, 01:24 PM	#2897
Jrod4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 126	I have a 58 gallon (36" long, 18" wide, 21" tall), what would everyone recommend that I get to grow mostly LPS and a few sps. One D120? Two D120's? Or one Photon 32? Or is there anything else out that would be more suitable and not too expensive? __________________ Mixed Reef 58g Oceanic, 20 gallon sump, AquaMaxx EM200 Skimmer, Sicce 3.0 Return, BeanAnimal Overflow, 50 pounds LR

09/13/2013, 11:41 AM	#2878
Stomatopod1701 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 143	A photon 48 would work fine for that application.

09/13/2013, 06:19 PM	#2880
woodya Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 16	I tried searching but couldn't find anything on 10 watt LEDs from China. I know there not as efficient but has anyone tried them? I have a 40 breeder and I'm going to build an array with 4 cool white 4 royal blue 1 red and will most likely add 1 green and 1 violet. I may also switch 2 cw for ww or nw. Thoughts?

09/16/2013, 04:38 PM	#2881
shoprat001 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 117	Has anyone posted their custom lighting schedules anywhere? Norm

09/16/2013, 05:08 PM	#2882
ddropski Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 54	i have know many many ppl that have cheaper leds and keep a full mixed reefs no problem

09/16/2013, 05:19 PM	#2883
Nammy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Maryland Posts: 1,638	Changes every hour (IT2080 Controllable Full Spectrum LED (32" Light) Time 0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 B 5 20 30 50 60 70 70 60 50 30 20 5 W 0 1 10 25 40 50 50 40 25 10 1 0

09/19/2013, 06:03 PM	#2884
shoprat001 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 117	Thank you Nammy

09/19/2013, 06:12 PM	#2885
Nammy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Maryland Posts: 1,638	Keep in mind I have no SPS yet Mostly LPS

09/19/2013, 08:36 PM	#2886
TJ Rhino Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 9	New member here... Not sure if you guys have discussed this yet or not but do you all know anything about the E27 54w LED lights from china? I have a 40 gallon breeder and want to go from T5s to LED. I was thinking about building a setup for 4 of these lights to put over my tank. Rough estimate on cost is about 120 for the lights and maybe 20 for the build. Any body have any suggestions or input on this idea?

09/20/2013, 04:05 AM	#2887
Nammy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Maryland Posts: 1,638	Sorry I don't know.

09/20/2013, 06:17 AM	#2889
TJ Rhino Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 9	Here's the link. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=181219075641

09/20/2013, 01:11 PM	#2890
Stomatopod1701 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 143	I think those are white and blue only from what I have seen and for the cost (around 140) you could just get an evergrow or reefbreeder value type fixture and hang it a little higher.

09/24/2013, 01:59 PM	#2898
ilikefish34 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 399	How long do these fixtures tend to last? Perhaps I should ask how long are they expected to last since they are so new. Thank you Mike

09/24/2013, 03:36 PM	#2899
Stomatopod1701 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 143	1 photon 32 for the 36 would be great, but a d120 high enough or a photon 24 would work too, with some side shadowing.

09/25/2013, 07:30 AM	#2900
bobamike Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 117	here are the par readings I got off my photon 32 x2 over my 155 gallon tank and the fixtures are 12'' off the water.and I am using 90 degree optics on the blues only and no optics on the whites or other colors.