Maxspect Razor

[TheReefKeeper]

It's been a While how's the colors holding up any current pics from anyone? Mike De Leon almost two more weeks down LOL any news or Pics?

[rldcpa]

I have a receipt for the order from a couple of days ago for 3 of these at the discounted price. I don't think they can cancel consumated orders.

[mginn]

I have two on backorder since yesterday and they told me today they would still honor the discounted price. I guess there was really a lot of lights ordered.

[rldcpa]

I ordered 3 and they called and said they can only send 1 now and 2 will be here by Christmas.

[SneekaPeek]

Originally Posted by tanzer16

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

led has its own kinda taste. I happened to notice this fixture makes the tank look dim unless you view from the top down and then the whole tank is lit. great color rendition and quality- especially what comes with the light different types of mounting options. the light does hue purplish, but it can be negated by turning the white down and the blue higher. I have been soaking up knowledge in regards to the 16k model, so I am not very familiar with the 10k. as soon as replacement boards are available I will be installing the 10k models to see which is better, in the mean time this unit is very sleek and I enjoy its presence.

[nystang]

I ordered 27" 16k from Premium Aquatics yesterday and I got emaid that it will be sent in about 3-4 weeks but the 14% off was honored. I also ordered CurrentUSA hanging kit. I saw someone did this.

[rldcpa]

I am going to try running them front to back using the leg stands as there is no extra cost. If they seem to get in the way I will hang them, but I am hoping they will not get in the way of servicing the tank as they are not that wide.

[austin56column]

Tbaquatics has the 16k 27 in version in stock.. i ordered 2 20 in from them and had them in 3 days.

[rbeevers]

Will a 27" light cover a 36 x 24 x 24 tank or do I need to get a 36 x 18 x 24 high tank?

[austin56column]

It should as long as there isnt a center brace..

[laytonp]

Following along as I am looking to set up the same size tank as you have Mike. Any new full tank shots?

[mordibv]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

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.

+1 ... was going to try a unit
No DIY for me... I'll just keep using my ati power module..
This is would have been my 3rd attempt trying leds...
...I'll wait it out...

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[Mike de Leon]

Such a turn off when stores are not honouring the sale prices.

[rtecanoe]

I think its more that the manufacturor /distributor wont allow the stores to discount the price, not that the stores dont want to discount the price along with their other goods. Either way it is unfortunate, I'm looking to buy 3 of the units also, I would have jumped on buying them this week but I guess I might as well wait longer.

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by rtecanoe

I think its more that the manufacturor /distributor wont allow the stores to discount the price, not that the stores dont want to discount the price along with their other goods. Either way it is unfortunate, I'm looking to buy 3 of the units also, I would have jumped on buying them this week but I guess I might as well wait longer.

Another sponsor here just started a 14% sale, and its allowing Maxspect.

I'm not going to say who just in case, so check your newsletters.

[rldcpa]

I just got my order of 2 of 3 Razor 160w 16k models. I tried one already and it is quite bright and very impressed so far. I can't wait to try it on the tank. My last unit is on backorder and should be here by Christmas. I did get the 14% discount and free shipping.

[laytonp]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Another sponsor here just started a 14% sale, and its allowing Maxspect.

I'm not going to say who just in case, so check your newsletters.

Can you send me a PM with who this is as I would like to order as well and this seems like a good deal.

[BeachBurn]

I have a 20 inch 16k I'm considering selling. It was over my 38g IM Nuvo for a few weeks.

[madean]

Beachbum, be careful on what you post. You technically are not following the rc rules and might get in trouble for that. There are rules to selling and the mods don't take it lightly.

[BeachBurn]

Thanks madean. Wasnt trying to unload it here. Guess I was trying to say I'm not crazy about the Razor. Went back to T5s temporarily till I decide what I'm going to do. Pic of my tank when the Razor was on it.

[Mike de Leon]

These ppl selling need to realize this is still under scrutiny. Even I myself is watching very closely. So they need to continue to promote by competitive pricing.
Reefers are still cautious about using LEDs.

Oh, BTW. I have RTN on one of my fav corals. No other change to the tank but the light! This one's been struggling from the get go.

[Josh125]

I'm looking at a 120 over my small tank. Thoughts on running this over a 18"x18"x9"? I suspect having to hang it ~12" off the tank.

[Big E]

I looked at one of the 120w units at my LFS & was compeletely underwelmed. It was over a 24 x24" cube & the whole tank looked like the corals were in a cave with spotlights on them.

Way too dark/dim for my tastes. After seeing that, I seriously doubt I'd be happy with two of the 160w units over my 48x24" 120g Sps dominant system. I would need 3 of those to make me happy & with the tank's cross brace that won't work.

I'm still searching for any commercial unit that legitmately covers 24 x 24" with good spectrum & intensity without supplemation & just as importantly, looks good. I'm not competely ruling out the razor, but I'm disappointed.

Performance is the key right now, so we'll see...........need more time.

Also, just wanted to say thanks to Mike & others for posting impressions & performance updates.

[JuanT]

I could not find the vendor the bhazard mentioned that stll had the 14% discount but I did find another that accepted a 10% sitewide discount and free shipping. I am happy with that. I dont want to outright post the name as they are not a site sponsor and I don't want to possibly break any rules but the site name starts with a "P" and is a complete pets site.

[DaveG99]

anyone worried abotu the warm white LED's? Lots of people have doubts about using them.