Maxspect Razor - Page 15

Mike de Leon · 11/04/2012, 04:24 PM

Most of these have bluer tips in person...

atreis · 11/05/2012, 04:24 PM

Moving from 4 T-5 to a 160W 16K razor. Anyone have suggestions/tips for acclimation? (e.g. what percentages to start at?)

SneekaPeek · 11/07/2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by atreis

Moving from 4 T-5 to a 160W 16K razor. Anyone have suggestions/tips for acclimation? (e.g. what percentages to start at?)

start at: A 32% and B 50% as your highest points of the day and work your way up. try 1% increase everyday, or a 5% weekly. I prefer the 1% increase everyday because it didnt seem to shock my corals due to the slight increase over time, but it took a while to get my channels to: A 68% B 100% !

meshwheel · 11/07/2012, 10:05 AM

Mike,
Corals look great! Colors are fantstico! So are you still impressed with the light and its capabilities? Seems to be the light to get for LED at a reasonable price.

Thanks!

atreis · 11/07/2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneekaPeek

start at: A 32% and B 50% as your highest points of the day and work your way up. try 1% increase everyday, or a 5% weekly. I prefer the 1% increase everyday because it didnt seem to shock my corals due to the slight increase over time, but it took a while to get my channels to: A 68% B 100% !

Thanks! I'll do the 1% a day approach and hopefully everything is happy.

kveekx · 11/08/2012, 05:52 PM

I really like these LEDs but I currently have Ecoxotic Panorama Pros over my biocube (2 445nm and 1 8000k) I have a few SPS an I feel like growth is good but color isnt. Thats why Im worried about getting another led. I want more sps and from what I hear HQI and LED are better than leds for sps. Does anyone think they are getting just as good colors with the R420R? (It will be the 20.5" over the Solana 34 Im setting up) Thanks for any help!

Mike de Leon · 11/08/2012, 08:29 PM

I have had mine now for 2 1/2 months and so far very happy with it. I have had some frags that's always been brown and no growth under 8 bulbs of T5 and now colouring up and growing. Honestly hard to say if this is as good as halides. Too early to tell. However, the dusk to dawn effect can't be beat. The low electricity and less heat is a big plus as well, not to mention longer life span on the bulbs.

kveekx · 11/08/2012, 10:07 PM

Growth that you werent getting under t5!?!? Im sold!

pwoller · 11/08/2012, 11:18 PM

Some sps like Mh's, some like T5's and I'm sure some will like LED's.

Mike de Leon · 11/09/2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pwoller

some sps like mh's, some like t5's and i'm sure some will like led's.

+1

rldcpa · 11/10/2012, 07:41 AM

Trying to decide on whether these will work or not for me. Anyone using these on large tanks? How well will the coverage be with 3 of the 160w units running front to back on a 72x30x26 tank? Also, do these have good PAR down to 26"?

What is the spread on the 120w units and the 160w units?

austin56column · 11/10/2012, 08:34 AM

Just got two 120w for my 125gal. Will be ordering third soon. They look great so far. Love the sunrise/ sunset effect .

xme960 · 11/10/2012, 03:53 PM

Hi guys, I have a 48''Lx18"Wx24"H tank. I'm currently using 2x150W HQI + 4x54w actinic. that's totally 516w. Do you think a 160w 27" razor suitable for my tank?

chadfarmer · 11/10/2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xme960

Hi guys, I have a 48''Lx18"Wx24"H tank. I'm currently using 2x150W HQI + 4x54w actinic. that's totally 516w. Do you think a 160w 27" razor suitable for my tank?

Nope u would have to do 2 tryed 1 on my frag tank and not happy with 1 on it

bhazard451 · 11/14/2012, 10:36 PM

I just set up my new 120 gallon, and need temp lighting while I build my DIY fixture. With the coupon codes out there now, I decided to order myself 2 Razors.

I'll be taking PAR measurements too. I've tested a lot of different chinese fixtures, so I'm looking forward to testing these.

xme960 · 11/14/2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

I just set up my new 120 gallon, and need temp lighting while I build my DIY fixture. With the coupon codes out there now, I decided to order myself 2 Razors.

I'll be taking PAR measurements too. I've tested a lot of different chinese fixtures, so I'm looking forward to testing these.

What's the coupon code? As I know, Premium Aquatics offers 14% off coupon "EARLYBIRD" so you can get a 160w at around $430.

bhazard451 · 11/15/2012, 12:04 AM

Yep, that's where I got mine.

tanzer16 · 11/15/2012, 11:18 AM

been following this thread ...or parts of it for some time. I am in the market for light fixture for my 40B, which is my first build. it is nearing completion and this aspect has been the most confusing, as there are so many choices and opinions. i am back and forth between this fixture, especially at the cost of the previous two posts......or a used MH setup. I love the features and look of this light. Is there any reason i shouldn't consider it??? I love the shimmer of MH's....does this light provide that look? Thanks for everyone's help

FDAWG · 11/15/2012, 11:39 AM

great looking fixture!!

bhazard451 · 11/15/2012, 12:13 PM

Out of stock at Premium Aquatics. Damn.

tanzer16 · 11/15/2012, 12:18 PM

can you still get the discount and order it though?

bhazard451 · 11/15/2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tanzer16

can you still get the discount and order it though?

Nope.

Turns out Maxspect pulled an Ecotech and told all the companies not to allow sale prices.

Disturbing trend. Guess I won't be trying their lights after all.

billwill · 11/15/2012, 12:42 PM

Aquarium Specialty has the same 14% off sale. Coupon code Gobble14

bhazard451 · 11/15/2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by billwill

Aquarium Specialty has the same 14% off sale. Coupon code Gobble14

Doesn't work there either. They were the ones that told me that Maxspect told them to exclude it. Neptune as well.

If Maxspect/Coralvue is reading this, this just caused me to cancel/have canceled 2 Razors in which I would have posted multiple pictures, impressions and PAR readings over a 120 gallon tank. This is basically free publicity, and the more members post favorably about them, the better chance they buy them over competitors.

Looks like I need to get my DIY light finished asap now.

buffalo123 · 11/15/2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by buffalo123

Would i get good coverage on a 30x30 x24 aquarium wih a 27 inch razor or would i have shadows? Would i only need one unit?

will i need one or two 27 inch fixture for 30 inch cube ?

11/04/2012, 04:24 PM	#351
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Most of these have bluer tips in person... __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

11/05/2012, 04:24 PM	#352
atreis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yellow Springs, OH Posts: 942	Moving from 4 T-5 to a 160W 16K razor. Anyone have suggestions/tips for acclimation? (e.g. what percentages to start at?) __________________ reef tank up since 8/2009. Previous tank up since 4/2004, taken down in 2007. Current Tank Info: custom 100g reef, custom sump

11/08/2012, 08:29 PM	#357
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	I have had mine now for 2 1/2 months and so far very happy with it. I have had some frags that's always been brown and no growth under 8 bulbs of T5 and now colouring up and growing. Honestly hard to say if this is as good as halides. Too early to tell. However, the dusk to dawn effect can't be beat. The low electricity and less heat is a big plus as well, not to mention longer life span on the bulbs. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

11/10/2012, 07:41 AM	#361
rldcpa Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 498	Trying to decide on whether these will work or not for me. Anyone using these on large tanks? How well will the coverage be with 3 of the 160w units running front to back on a 72x30x26 tank? Also, do these have good PAR down to 26"? What is the spread on the 120w units and the 160w units? __________________ 245g 72x30x26, SRO5000 skimmer, WB HY-7000 pump, custom sump 60x24x18, 3 Maxspect Razor 160w LED, Neptune Apex, 4 Tunze 6105, Bubble Magus Doser, 80 watt Emperor UV, 2 800w heaters

11/10/2012, 08:34 AM	#362
austin56column Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 83	Just got two 120w for my 125gal. Will be ordering third soon. They look great so far. Love the sunrise/ sunset effect . __________________ 5 yrs off, I'm back for more. Current Tank Info: 90rr

11/07/2012, 10:05 AM	#354
meshwheel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,430	Mike, Corals look great! Colors are fantstico! So are you still impressed with the light and its capabilities? Seems to be the light to get for LED at a reasonable price. Thanks!

11/08/2012, 05:52 PM	#356
kveekx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 16	I really like these LEDs but I currently have Ecoxotic Panorama Pros over my biocube (2 445nm and 1 8000k) I have a few SPS an I feel like growth is good but color isnt. Thats why Im worried about getting another led. I want more sps and from what I hear HQI and LED are better than leds for sps. Does anyone think they are getting just as good colors with the R420R? (It will be the 20.5" over the Solana 34 Im setting up) Thanks for any help!

11/08/2012, 10:07 PM	#358
kveekx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 16	Growth that you werent getting under t5!?!? Im sold!

11/08/2012, 11:18 PM	#359
pwoller Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,163	Some sps like Mh's, some like T5's and I'm sure some will like LED's.

11/10/2012, 03:53 PM	#363
xme960 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 62	Hi guys, I have a 48''Lx18"Wx24"H tank. I'm currently using 2x150W HQI + 4x54w actinic. that's totally 516w. Do you think a 160w 27" razor suitable for my tank?

11/14/2012, 10:36 PM	#365
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	I just set up my new 120 gallon, and need temp lighting while I build my DIY fixture. With the coupon codes out there now, I decided to order myself 2 Razors. I'll be taking PAR measurements too. I've tested a lot of different chinese fixtures, so I'm looking forward to testing these.

11/15/2012, 12:04 AM	#367
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	Yep, that's where I got mine.

11/15/2012, 11:18 AM	#368
tanzer16 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: mountain top, pa Posts: 221	been following this thread ...or parts of it for some time. I am in the market for light fixture for my 40B, which is my first build. it is nearing completion and this aspect has been the most confusing, as there are so many choices and opinions. i am back and forth between this fixture, especially at the cost of the previous two posts......or a used MH setup. I love the features and look of this light. Is there any reason i shouldn't consider it??? I love the shimmer of MH's....does this light provide that look? Thanks for everyone's help

11/15/2012, 11:39 AM	#369
FDAWG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California Posts: 422	great looking fixture!!

11/15/2012, 12:13 PM	#370
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	Out of stock at Premium Aquatics. Damn.

11/15/2012, 12:18 PM	#371
tanzer16 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: mountain top, pa Posts: 221	can you still get the discount and order it though?

11/15/2012, 12:42 PM	#373
billwill Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 244	Aquarium Specialty has the same 14% off sale. Coupon code Gobble14