Maxspect Razor - Page 30

rickcasa · 12/02/2013, 12:42 AM

Very well executed!! The rack doesn't anything away from the Razor's sexiness, the cords are invisible, and wow that's awesome coverage. Well done!

Mike de Leon · 12/02/2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sean2sean

Beautiful!!

jdokos · 12/17/2013, 10:53 AM

Just ordered the 120 for my JBJ 30 rimless cube. I am a bit nervous, as I am transfering from an 8 Gallon cadlights, with LOTS of SPS. I have a nano-box led on the 8g. Good results, but decided to try these. Those with SPS dominated tanks, what setting do you use. My tank is about 17" deep, so I assume it will be intense enough. Really want to focus on SPS and see some good growth. Any thoughts, gotchas, or experiences is greatly appreciated.

Jerry W · 12/17/2013, 08:32 PM

wow! I skimmed through this thread as I recently got the Nano Razor for my 37 gal. column. Really like this light fixture but was using the pre-set settings from the factory and I noticed a lot of algae forming. I want to dial it back several notches and have recently begun experimenting with the adjustable settings. anyone else who is using the Razor Nano, how did you configure your settings for the various time periods. Any input appreciated. It's a FOWLR for now but I plan to introduce some softies.

Ligershark · 12/22/2013, 09:58 PM

Is there anyone running a 120w 20" fixture on their 36" wide tank? I have seen many tanks with the 160w 27" but am curious about the former.

If I missed any posts covering this I apologize but I have read many pages and used the search tool and haven't been able to find anything.

Mike de Leon · 12/24/2013, 06:24 PM

It won't be strong enough. You will get shadows. The 27" isn't even enough.

loganlemaster · 12/24/2013, 07:37 PM

I run a 27 over a 36 in tank and its plenty.

therra978 · 12/27/2013, 02:28 PM

More pictures of Maxspect Razors on SPS tanks plz =)

Samvais · 12/28/2013, 05:34 AM

Hi,

Here are couple of quick shots from my ~350 liter (~90-100 gallons) tank with brand new 300W 16000K Razor. In these shots lamp is running in 55% on both channels. There are also 2x strips of Tropic Marin ultrablue leds, they work as phase controlled moonlight under the Profilux computer system. And daytime they are running 100% to bring even more light.

I have been very happy with the Razor even though it has been there just couple of weeks. I'll post more photos as now lamp is running 80%/90% level and tank is really bright. Have to take some macro shots with dicing camera as well.

Tank is two years old but full of just SPS frags as it is recovering from major crash where something like 80% of SPS went RTN (caused by super hyper high ALK and super pure water with BP biopellets). It will be interesting to see how these corals start to grow under Razor.

mattgee87 · 12/28/2013, 10:11 AM

Tagging along. I got pretty bad browning out of my green slim sps when i switched to the maxspect razor .

AJReefs · 12/28/2013, 10:14 AM

the razor looks great on these tanks. @ Sean2sean I like how you were able to get wider distribution by configuring the nano's front 2 back

jdokos · 12/30/2013, 11:48 AM

Question about the hanging kit. I need to lower my light. It looks lke the slide thing for the cables is only one way? Meaning I need to take the loop out (with the little clamp with 2 small screws) then feed it all the way back through, and then feed it thru again?

Also, how far above the water do most people run these? I have the 120 over a 30 gallon JBJ RL.

alexander_ktn · 12/30/2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jdokos

It looks lke the slide thing for the cables is only one way?

You can lift the small part on the underside (or upside - one side has a smaller thing protruding from it) of the "sliding thing" (push it into the sliding thingy) and then it lets you move the cable in both directions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdokos

Also, how far above the water do most people run these? I have the 120 over a 30 gallon JBJ RL.

I don't have it higher than 10 inches over my tank, but a lot of people go to twice that or more. I guess you should put it at the height that gives you the light spread you want and vary the intensity with the settings of the lamp itself.

jdokos · 01/02/2014, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexander_ktn

You can lift the small part on the underside (or upside - one side has a smaller thing protruding from it) of the "sliding thing" (push it into the sliding thingy) and then it lets you move the cable in both directions.

I don't have it higher than 10 inches over my tank, but a lot of people go to twice that or more. I guess you should put it at the height that gives you the light spread you want and vary the intensity with the settings of the lamp itself.

Awesome thanks for the help. I knew I must have been missing something.

Jeremy@CoralVue · 02/05/2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sean2sean

Awesome Job!! This is one sick custom mount. Really sets off the aquarium set up.

Tahiti · 02/05/2014, 07:44 PM

Here's my Maxspect Razor Nano 16000k over my 29g Biocube.

I've only had this light up for a week on this tank but so far I'm loving it.

(Tang will be getting moved into a bigger tank)

datboyhieu · 02/06/2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samvais

Hi,

Here are couple of quick shots from my ~350 liter (~90-100 gallons) tank with brand new 300W 16000K Razor. In these shots lamp is running in 55% on both channels. There are also 2x strips of Tropic Marin ultrablue leds, they work as phase controlled moonlight under the Profilux computer system. And daytime they are running 100% to bring even more light.

I have been very happy with the Razor even though it has been there just couple of weeks. I'll post more photos as now lamp is running 80%/90% level and tank is really bright. Have to take some macro shots with dicing camera as well.

Tank is two years old but full of just SPS frags as it is recovering from major crash where something like 80% of SPS went RTN (caused by super hyper high ALK and super pure water with BP biopellets). It will be interesting to see how these corals start to grow under Razor.

what is your lighting schedule for your SPS tank? anyone here have a updated light schedule i just got mines and still playing with it but looking for a light schedule to kinda follow and tweak it alil

Vinno · 02/13/2014, 07:59 AM

Hey guys, joining the maxspect razor club!

I got the 10k 60watt nano version.

New to the saltwater keeping scene, i got a 30cm by 30cm cube pretty much. The lights are 30cm above water level.

Today i set it 70% A and B channel, what setting do you guys recommend me setting it for with the information i provided above.

Dont want to kill corals at high end or low end either. want to be at a happy medium to keep sps too. (pretty much a rough number for me to start at, got no idea at lighting for reef, no par meter)

Any help is much appreciated.

vlapinta · 04/15/2014, 08:37 PM

I keep reading this forum and watching Youtube videos on this light. I really don't care for the bluish tone except at night (actinic) so should I get the 10,000k? I definatetly don't want it to be yellow. Decisions, decisions....

scuzy · 04/15/2014, 09:09 PM

Go 16k version is not that blue

austin56column · 04/16/2014, 12:54 AM

Pictures do the lights no justice. Hard to get rid of the blue look.. In person they look great. Totally agree you should get the 16k.

don_chuwish · 04/16/2014, 07:53 AM

+1 It's only as blue as you want it to be.

mavjoy · 04/16/2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by don_chuwish

+1 It's only as blue as you want it to be.

+1^^^ I got the 16k and the only time it's too blue is when I only have the blue ones on.

mavjoy · 04/16/2014, 12:09 PM

Bump for more FTS! I'm just getting back again with my tank. Not much going on. Slowly gonna be adding stuff

vlapinta · 04/16/2014, 03:48 PM

so are you saying the pictures I am seeing are showing a more "blue" look and it is not that blue in person? I don't want to make a mistake. It also looks like most people do not run this light at full intensity on a smaller tank. Is it safe to assume I can dial down the blue and the light will still give enough light out for my corals?

12/02/2013, 12:42 AM	#726
rickcasa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 260	Very well executed!! The rack doesn't anything away from the Razor's sexiness, the cords are invisible, and wow that's awesome coverage. Well done! __________________ Ricky - - - Click My Homepage To See my new Build, "The Cavernous Reef". Current Tank Info: 180g Miracles (72x24x24) 3-Sided Starphire; 2X ext overflows; 1/4 closed loop; SRO 3000int; DC5000 return w Vertex Mocean; Aquatronica controller with 3x dosing pumps; 2X Maxspect Razor 160w; 3X Vortech MP40wES; 54" Acrylic sump

12/17/2013, 10:53 AM	#728
jdokos Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 286	Just ordered the 120 for my JBJ 30 rimless cube. I am a bit nervous, as I am transfering from an 8 Gallon cadlights, with LOTS of SPS. I have a nano-box led on the 8g. Good results, but decided to try these. Those with SPS dominated tanks, what setting do you use. My tank is about 17" deep, so I assume it will be intense enough. Really want to focus on SPS and see some good growth. Any thoughts, gotchas, or experiences is greatly appreciated. __________________ 110g Planet Aquarium; Radion G3 Pro X 2, 4 T5s, MP40 QD X 2, Octopus Elite 200sss, Elite-aquatics Sump, Full APEX.

12/17/2013, 08:32 PM	#729
Jerry W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: PA. Posts: 2,873	wow! I skimmed through this thread as I recently got the Nano Razor for my 37 gal. column. Really like this light fixture but was using the pre-set settings from the factory and I noticed a lot of algae forming. I want to dial it back several notches and have recently begun experimenting with the adjustable settings. anyone else who is using the Razor Nano, how did you configure your settings for the various time periods. Any input appreciated. It's a FOWLR for now but I plan to introduce some softies. __________________ Americans sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Current Tank Info: 37 gal; pair of mocha clowns, ywg and tiger pistol shrimp

12/24/2013, 06:24 PM	#731
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	It won't be strong enough. You will get shadows. The 27" isn't even enough. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

12/27/2013, 02:28 PM	#733
therra978 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 55	More pictures of Maxspect Razors on SPS tanks plz =) __________________ Cadlights 39G Pro-Series (Rimless) / 15 Gallon Sump / MP10es + (2) Tunze 6045 / SWC Xtreme Protein Skimmer / RKL / Cadlights Bio-Reactor/ AI Vega / Current Tank Info: 57G Deep Blue Rimless

12/22/2013, 09:58 PM	#730
Ligershark Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 205	Is there anyone running a 120w 20" fixture on their 36" wide tank? I have seen many tanks with the 160w 27" but am curious about the former. If I missed any posts covering this I apologize but I have read many pages and used the search tool and haven't been able to find anything.

12/24/2013, 07:37 PM	#732
loganlemaster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	I run a 27 over a 36 in tank and its plenty.

12/28/2013, 05:34 AM	#734
Samvais Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Finland, Helsinki Posts: 11	Couple of pictures - more later Hi, Here are couple of quick shots from my ~350 liter (~90-100 gallons) tank with brand new 300W 16000K Razor. In these shots lamp is running in 55% on both channels. There are also 2x strips of Tropic Marin ultrablue leds, they work as phase controlled moonlight under the Profilux computer system. And daytime they are running 100% to bring even more light. I have been very happy with the Razor even though it has been there just couple of weeks. I'll post more photos as now lamp is running 80%/90% level and tank is really bright. Have to take some macro shots with dicing camera as well. Tank is two years old but full of just SPS frags as it is recovering from major crash where something like 80% of SPS went RTN (caused by super hyper high ALK and super pure water with BP biopellets). It will be interesting to see how these corals start to grow under Razor.

12/28/2013, 10:11 AM	#735
mattgee87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 10	Tagging along. I got pretty bad browning out of my green slim sps when i switched to the maxspect razor .

12/28/2013, 10:14 AM	#736
AJReefs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 54	the razor looks great on these tanks. @ Sean2sean I like how you were able to get wider distribution by configuring the nano's front 2 back

12/30/2013, 11:48 AM	#737
jdokos Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 286	Question about the hanging kit. I need to lower my light. It looks lke the slide thing for the cables is only one way? Meaning I need to take the loop out (with the little clamp with 2 small screws) then feed it all the way back through, and then feed it thru again? Also, how far above the water do most people run these? I have the 120 over a 30 gallon JBJ RL. __________________ 110g Planet Aquarium; Radion G3 Pro X 2, 4 T5s, MP40 QD X 2, Octopus Elite 200sss, Elite-aquatics Sump, Full APEX.

02/05/2014, 07:44 PM	#741
Tahiti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 327	Here's my Maxspect Razor Nano 16000k over my 29g Biocube. I've only had this light up for a week on this tank but so far I'm loving it. (Tang will be getting moved into a bigger tank) __________________ Nuvo Fusion 25 Lagoon VorTech MP10ES \| Kessil a360we \| MiniMax Reactor Innovative Marine Fusion 10g AI Prime HD+

02/13/2014, 07:59 AM	#743
Vinno Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 59	Hey guys, joining the maxspect razor club! I got the 10k 60watt nano version. New to the saltwater keeping scene, i got a 30cm by 30cm cube pretty much. The lights are 30cm above water level. Today i set it 70% A and B channel, what setting do you guys recommend me setting it for with the information i provided above. Dont want to kill corals at high end or low end either. want to be at a happy medium to keep sps too. (pretty much a rough number for me to start at, got no idea at lighting for reef, no par meter) Any help is much appreciated.

04/15/2014, 08:37 PM	#744
vlapinta Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 219	I keep reading this forum and watching Youtube videos on this light. I really don't care for the bluish tone except at night (actinic) so should I get the 10,000k? I definatetly don't want it to be yellow. Decisions, decisions....

04/15/2014, 09:09 PM	#745
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Go 16k version is not that blue

04/16/2014, 12:54 AM	#746
austin56column Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 83	Pictures do the lights no justice. Hard to get rid of the blue look.. In person they look great. Totally agree you should get the 16k. __________________ 5 yrs off, I'm back for more. Current Tank Info: 90rr

04/16/2014, 07:53 AM	#747
don_chuwish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 345	+1 It's only as blue as you want it to be.

04/16/2014, 12:09 PM	#749
mavjoy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 568	Bump for more FTS! I'm just getting back again with my tank. Not much going on. Slowly gonna be adding stuff __________________ Mav's Elos 70 Current Tank Info: Elos 70, Maxpect Razor 160w 16k, AquaMaxx EM 200, Mp 40 & 10, Tunze Osmo, DA Reefkeeper w/ SL1, Drew's Dosing Pumps.

04/16/2014, 03:48 PM	#750
vlapinta Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 219	so are you saying the pictures I am seeing are showing a more "blue" look and it is not that blue in person? I don't want to make a mistake. It also looks like most people do not run this light at full intensity on a smaller tank. Is it safe to assume I can dial down the blue and the light will still give enough light out for my corals?