Par 38 LED spotlights - Page 2

uhuru · 12/05/2009, 05:11 PM

I ordered 3 for my elos mini. 1 20K with 80* optics, 2 all blue with 40* optics as recommended by evil. I'm not sure if I will use all 3. Next I need to get a track lighting system.

Stripe01 · 12/07/2009, 12:36 AM

How much do these bulbs weigh? I'm worried they could make a desk type lamp tip over.

uhuru · 12/07/2009, 11:09 PM

I ordered the lights on Friday, they already shipped today! And this was with the "special order" colors and optics which are supposed to extend processing time. I'm guessing they had them in stock. I might even be able to get these running this weekend!

kc350twin · 12/08/2009, 12:15 AM

Oh man I'm tagging along. I am itching for some new toys. Evil I have a 40 cube shallow mixed reef. 24x24x16 sps up top and acans and zoas lower. I was thinking of doing 4 20k's. How high off the water would you recommend in this shallow of a tank. Also what is a good par number to have on the sand/lower light areas?
Also what spread optic?

Reefer08 · 12/08/2009, 01:32 AM

I hope the prices on these drop soon. 2 of these would be awesome for supplementing my 400w MH.

uhuru · 12/08/2009, 11:22 AM

I got them on sale, I'm pretty sure the sale price is still valid even though it was supposed to expire after thanksgiving weekend.

Hamerhed · 12/08/2009, 11:46 AM

Uhuru.... lets see some pics as soon as you are able I'm anxious to see the spread on the 80 degree light and how close you can put it to the water surface and still get decent coverage

Hamerhed · 12/08/2009, 11:46 AM

hey are these lights good for BTAs and quadracolors?

kmu · 12/08/2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhuru

I ordered 3 for my elos mini. 1 20K with 80* optics, 2 all blue with 40* optics as recommended by evil. I'm not sure if I will use all 3. Next I need to get a track lighting system.

Will be waiting for your pics and review...

uhuru · 12/08/2009, 01:41 PM

Yes, I will be documenting the set up. Here is a pic of my tank with temporary T5's. I am hoping to achieve a more dramatic, deep water look with these spotlights.

kc350twin · 12/08/2009, 11:10 PM

Can anyone post some examples of cool light fixtures to house these lights?

Can it be track lighting like this?

kc350twin · 12/09/2009, 02:48 PM

I was thinking if making my track as wide or wider than the tank and then pointing them in diagonally like many spot set ups I've seen. Would this work better than having them point straight down or it does not matter as long as you have the correct optics and height? If that makes sense.

JACOXVIII · 12/10/2009, 01:19 AM

hi i have a 155 bow front and would like to do away with the 3 250 reeflux i have

what would it take to light my tank

thanks jake

butts182 · 12/10/2009, 07:19 AM

Your post is in violation of the terms and conditions of use of this web site and has been edited. Further violations will result in revocation of your posting privileges.

Since your boss knows better, your stay is going to be very short if you keep shilling this business

kmu · 12/10/2009, 09:42 AM

*edit*

JoshPremierAuto · 12/10/2009, 10:38 AM

I'm very interested in LED's. Does anyone make a whole lighting fixture for a 72" tank? Has anyone switched from MH or T5 to LED's without losing growth?

wrestle1952 · 12/10/2009, 12:21 PM

I would caution those of you that have larger reefs specifically for SPS. I have 500 watts of MH over a 40 gallon breeder (I know overkill) and looking for a lighting alternative. The beautiful picture of the tank above is basically non-photosynthetic corals so any current LED lighting is sufficient. I saw a nano tank at my LFS with built in LED lighting equivalent to a 150 watt MH. It was awesome to say the least. It won't be long before a retrofit system is available suitable for larger tanks. There is a seller on Ebay that has a unit starting at $238.00 that is equal to a 175 watt MH system. I am trying to be patient since I have a SPS dominated tank. I am enjoying the growth and color of my corals and don't want to compromise them for something that might work at this point.

kc350twin · 12/10/2009, 12:35 PM

I think everyone is cautious at this point. I will not purchase these until I have a PAR meter first. I think a meter is a must anymore. If you serious about reefing anyway.

Stripe01 · 12/10/2009, 03:39 PM

I just hooked up my par38, it has the 60 degree optics.

kc350twin · 12/10/2009, 04:02 PM

How do you like it? It looks a little dark on the right. Is it just the pic like most are claiming? It doesn't photo well from what others have said. Plus I'm on my phone so it's not easy to see.

Stripe01 · 12/10/2009, 04:13 PM

It wasn't centered in that photo, it seems to get good coverage on the sides. I wish I could test the par though, to make sure that the corals on the sides are actually enough light. It looks so much better in person.

Stripe01 · 12/10/2009, 04:38 PM

Here's a photo of it running with my 18w single satellite fixture.

Hamerhed · 12/10/2009, 05:00 PM

It looks good to me. How high off the water do you have it?

Stripe01 · 12/10/2009, 07:15 PM

About 8 inches.

connecticut cichlids · 12/10/2009, 11:45 PM

They are definately nice lights. I wonder if the new 60 or 80 degree optics would be enough to light a 2x2x2 cube?

12/08/2009, 12:15 AM	#29
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Oh man I'm tagging along. I am itching for some new toys. Evil I have a 40 cube shallow mixed reef. 24x24x16 sps up top and acans and zoas lower. I was thinking of doing 4 20k's. How high off the water would you recommend in this shallow of a tank. Also what is a good par number to have on the sand/lower light areas? Also what spread optic? __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

12/08/2009, 11:46 AM	#32
Hamerhed Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 66	Uhuru.... lets see some pics as soon as you are able I'm anxious to see the spread on the 80 degree light and how close you can put it to the water surface and still get decent coverage __________________ 20g tank, 20g sump/ref, coralife skimmer 30lbs LR, chaetos, 6 astrea 96w T5HO 2 clarkii clowns, 1 firefish, 1 blood shrimp red, blue and hairy mushrooms, frogspawn, Pumping Zenia, Blue Snowflake, Zoanthids, Hammer, ricordia, cocoa worm, blue ridge, Candy Cane, Green Acropora Never mind your tank let me see your sump Current Tank Info: Up since july 1 2009

12/08/2009, 11:46 AM	#33
Hamerhed Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 66	hey are these lights good for BTAs and quadracolors? __________________ 20g tank, 20g sump/ref, coralife skimmer 30lbs LR, chaetos, 6 astrea 96w T5HO 2 clarkii clowns, 1 firefish, 1 blood shrimp red, blue and hairy mushrooms, frogspawn, Pumping Zenia, Blue Snowflake, Zoanthids, Hammer, ricordia, cocoa worm, blue ridge, Candy Cane, Green Acropora Never mind your tank let me see your sump Current Tank Info: Up since july 1 2009

12/08/2009, 11:10 PM	#36
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Can anyone post some examples of cool light fixtures to house these lights? Can it be track lighting like this? __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

12/09/2009, 02:48 PM	#37
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	I was thinking if making my track as wide or wider than the tank and then pointing them in diagonally like many spot set ups I've seen. Would this work better than having them point straight down or it does not matter as long as you have the correct optics and height? If that makes sense. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

12/05/2009, 05:11 PM	#26
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	I ordered 3 for my elos mini. 1 20K with 80* optics, 2 all blue with 40* optics as recommended by evil. I'm not sure if I will use all 3. Next I need to get a track lighting system.

12/07/2009, 12:36 AM	#27
Stripe01 Moved On Join Date: May 2009 Location: Napa Posts: 411	How much do these bulbs weigh? I'm worried they could make a desk type lamp tip over.

12/07/2009, 11:09 PM	#28
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	I ordered the lights on Friday, they already shipped today! And this was with the "special order" colors and optics which are supposed to extend processing time. I'm guessing they had them in stock. I might even be able to get these running this weekend!

12/08/2009, 01:32 AM	#30
Reefer08 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,812	I hope the prices on these drop soon. 2 of these would be awesome for supplementing my 400w MH.

12/08/2009, 11:22 AM	#31
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	I got them on sale, I'm pretty sure the sale price is still valid even though it was supposed to expire after thanksgiving weekend.

12/08/2009, 01:41 PM	#35
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	Yes, I will be documenting the set up. Here is a pic of my tank with temporary T5's. I am hoping to achieve a more dramatic, deep water look with these spotlights.

12/10/2009, 01:19 AM	#38
JACOXVIII Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KC MO Posts: 248	hi i have a 155 bow front and would like to do away with the 3 250 reeflux i have what would it take to light my tank thanks jake

12/10/2009, 07:19 AM	#39
butts182 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lake Park, FL Posts: 121	Your post is in violation of the terms and conditions of use of this web site and has been edited. Further violations will result in revocation of your posting privileges. Since your boss knows better, your stay is going to be very short if you keep shilling this business Last edited by dc; 12/10/2009 at 09:50 AM.

12/10/2009, 09:42 AM	#40
kmu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the DESERT Posts: 3,306	edit Last edited by dc; 12/10/2009 at 09:51 AM.

12/10/2009, 10:38 AM	#41
JoshPremierAuto Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bartlett TN Posts: 79	I'm very interested in LED's. Does anyone make a whole lighting fixture for a 72" tank? Has anyone switched from MH or T5 to LED's without losing growth?

12/10/2009, 12:21 PM	#42
wrestle1952 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 286	I would caution those of you that have larger reefs specifically for SPS. I have 500 watts of MH over a 40 gallon breeder (I know overkill) and looking for a lighting alternative. The beautiful picture of the tank above is basically non-photosynthetic corals so any current LED lighting is sufficient. I saw a nano tank at my LFS with built in LED lighting equivalent to a 150 watt MH. It was awesome to say the least. It won't be long before a retrofit system is available suitable for larger tanks. There is a seller on Ebay that has a unit starting at $238.00 that is equal to a 175 watt MH system. I am trying to be patient since I have a SPS dominated tank. I am enjoying the growth and color of my corals and don't want to compromise them for something that might work at this point.

12/10/2009, 12:35 PM	#43
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	I think everyone is cautious at this point. I will not purchase these until I have a PAR meter first. I think a meter is a must anymore. If you serious about reefing anyway. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

12/10/2009, 03:39 PM	#44
Stripe01 Moved On Join Date: May 2009 Location: Napa Posts: 411	I just hooked up my par38, it has the 60 degree optics.

12/10/2009, 04:02 PM	#45
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	How do you like it? It looks a little dark on the right. Is it just the pic like most are claiming? It doesn't photo well from what others have said. Plus I'm on my phone so it's not easy to see. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

12/10/2009, 04:13 PM	#46
Stripe01 Moved On Join Date: May 2009 Location: Napa Posts: 411	It wasn't centered in that photo, it seems to get good coverage on the sides. I wish I could test the par though, to make sure that the corals on the sides are actually enough light. It looks so much better in person.

12/10/2009, 04:38 PM	#47
Stripe01 Moved On Join Date: May 2009 Location: Napa Posts: 411	Here's a photo of it running with my 18w single satellite fixture.

12/10/2009, 05:00 PM	#48
Hamerhed Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 66	It looks good to me. How high off the water do you have it? __________________ 20g tank, 20g sump/ref, coralife skimmer 30lbs LR, chaetos, 6 astrea 96w T5HO 2 clarkii clowns, 1 firefish, 1 blood shrimp red, blue and hairy mushrooms, frogspawn, Pumping Zenia, Blue Snowflake, Zoanthids, Hammer, ricordia, cocoa worm, blue ridge, Candy Cane, Green Acropora Never mind your tank let me see your sump Current Tank Info: Up since july 1 2009

12/10/2009, 07:15 PM	#49
Stripe01 Moved On Join Date: May 2009 Location: Napa Posts: 411	About 8 inches.

12/10/2009, 11:45 PM	#50
connecticut cichlids Craft Beer Geek Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT/NYC Posts: 1,469	They are definately nice lights. I wonder if the new 60 or 80 degree optics would be enough to light a 2x2x2 cube?