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#1976 |
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If it wasn't for this thread and all you guys posting back about your positive experiences with these units I probably wouldn't have bought 2 of these units myself. I bought 2 of the non-dimmable black boxes with 30 blues and 25 whites and could not be happier. Before these units I just had regular cheap lights that were basically to provide light to the tank but would not grow anything. After installing my leds I've added some corals and they all seem very happy and respond to the lights beautifully when the lights come on.
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#1977 |
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I think forums are a funny place. Its a place were people can vent their real(or maybe not so real) feelings but I bet half the time these face to face conversations would never happen. Just a funny observation. I read these boards and laugh alot of times about how crazy passionate people can get about a light bulb :-) Im a do it yourself-er for some reason Im all about getting the best deal and building something cool I take pride in. Some people can afford to spend alot and buy the bmw version of whatever they take pride in that too. Then there are those who like a good deal and buy the opposite the fully capable and functions to their needs and they take pride in that also.
I really think the pride issue is what comes out on forums. I'm a motorcycle guy and the comments I hear on here are like Harley and Metric bike banter. Harley guys think theirs are the best and Metric guys think theirs are the best when in reality it doesnt matter(Ill tell ya what I think later;-) ) What matters is what works for you, get all the advice you can then make your decision. Make your tank your own not like your neighbors. The beauty of this board is that there are a few masters around here that chime in now and again that can make your reef experience a whole lot easier. |
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#1978 | |
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This thread originally turned into people defending their fixtures in the beginning. A few people took chances on them since there were no reviews about them, and then people who had no experience with the fixtures whatsoever came in and started saying they were crap, cant grow SPS, etc. Eventually, the truth started coming out that these are actually well built fixtures, and they can grow all corals just fine. The only defense came from lies being spread (most likely from people who paid 5-10x more for their lights). The only other need to defend the lights, would be if anyone was not satisfied with theirs and felt it wasn't a good value, which is exactly what that poster did defending his AI Sol purchase. Talk about a hypocrite. lol This thread is an educational notice to reefers that there are very good, cheaper alternatives to those who can't build their own fixtures, and don't feel like getting raped in the wallet by the fixtures currently out there. |
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#1979 |
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the price for the pair is the same as the single one ?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...-24-White.html |
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#1981 |
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So I think I got it all straightened out. Since my credit card put a hold on payment until they could verify with me that I made the payment aliexpress took it as a security issue and cancelled the order (card company could not get ahold of me until several hours later). Anyways they apologized and told me I could reorder. I ended up just ordering from Hendy. He said that my fixtures are the first they made that link so that there are fewer power cords. We will see how that works, but it sounds like a 2 to 3 week wait for the lights, does that sound about right? Hopefully everything else goes smoothly.
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#1982 | |
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They seemed to have made an update to link multiple units you're saying, so it should be interesting to see. Will probably take 14 days. |
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#1983 |
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Here is a 40x3w (120w) Cree unit going for a little less than the Nova.
http://gbgreensun.en.alibaba.com/pro...time&edm_ver=e |
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#1984 |
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so the recommendation is this one
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...-White-UV.html 20, 20, violet, UV |
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#1986 |
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I'm looking for a little help with LED's for my 40 breeder without breaking the bank. I'm new the hobby and will be keeping softies and LPS in the beginning but would like to be able to keep SPS down the road.
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#1987 | |
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Relax...it will be fast...
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( I introduced Sam to this forum and he was answering questions as evergrowsam but they booted him off reef central) Yeah my bank called me to...nothing to do with the company just what happens if you try to use a card in mainland china... They withhold funds from the seller until the buyer has received goods... That's why they want you to confirm your receipt so badly... |
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#1988 | |
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I like a crisp blueish tank but not glowing blue.... I went with the 55 led unit and did 30 blues 21 whites and 4 violets I looove it but id still like a few more blues lol but its truly perfect for me. My warning to you is not to over do the violets I'm telling you I have 4 in mine and its pleanty I almost wish I did 2 or 3 instead but I wouldn't do more then 1 violets per ten leds so in the 55 led unit I wouldn't do more then 5... But personally id do 3 or 4. Its all about your taste where bhazard said he like a 1 white to 1 blues ratio I like more of a 2 or 1.5 blue for every one white so 30 blues=15 whites= a 2:1 or a 30 blues=20 whites= 1.5 to 1 ratio |
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#1989 |
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http://www.brettsreef.com/reef-aquarium-aquascaping/
At this page picture 3 and 7 are what my liking is ... (Not counting the pic on the top of the article but onces the pics start when you scroll down) Mine is close enough to this yet still not as blue as this pics its a brighter look as those are super soft mines soft but not dull and not over poweringly blue but bluer to my liking |
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#1991 |
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Now those aren't my tanks but this is the look I wanted...
I got close enough I like it I'm happy all is good so far |
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#1992 |
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If anyone is interested I ordered a set of those 01-10v LED drivers that bhazard mentioned upthread, but I've decided not to bother modding my light.
If anyone wants to get a set at a discount, just PM me.
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Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043 |
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#1993 | |
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My tank only being 18" deep i have no need for optics. I don't know if the one i got is 120 degree led's or 90 degree led's but sam claims there 90 degrees, I asked him for 120 degree ones. He said he would have to do a special order for 120 degree led's and i would have to order 10, but i really don't care what they are because they are lighting my tank beautifully and my corals are doing just fine. Last edited by kbell2433; 06/08/2012 at 03:52 PM. |
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#1995 |
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An a6 would be over kill one of the black boxes would be pleanty a breeder is the same size as my 65 gall just not as tall and my one d120 covers the whole tank beautifully ....and its the cheaper of the 2
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#1996 | |
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Oh, and hendy is sams collegue. |
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#1997 |
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What did you get kbell I don't remember? Hope you love it
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#1999 |
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Suprisingly enough my phone takes better pics then my wifes good camera haha still not exact but viewable
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#2000 |
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Hey all, I am looking at purchasing a light directly from Cidly and am having some reservations about my selection. So I am hoping some of you will throw me some opinions here. I have a 37 Gallon (20"x18"x24") and was planning on purchasing the A6 with the following config:
Switch 1: 20 Blue, 4 UV Switch 2: 24 White (10,000 K), 12 Blue, 12 Royal Blue Is this overkill for my tank? I do want to house some SPS. Should I be looking at the A4? Just would like some opinions before I pull the trigger. Thanks. |
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