Key Aquarium LED Lighting K3

slate55 · 02/11/2011, 11:07 AM

Any one have any experience on this light Key Aquarium LED Lighting
they just released a K3 model that looks pretty nice. capable of doing sunrise and sunset effects.

slate55 · 02/26/2011, 08:37 AM

vick · 02/27/2011, 04:36 PM

I was looking at the same light today...I'm thinking of getting one but wish there was more input from others. It seems like a great light for the money. Let me know if you find out anything about them.

votek · 02/27/2011, 06:47 PM

i am interested in more info on this as well.

chadfarmer · 02/27/2011, 07:02 PM

they dont have lens on them?

Acrotrdco · 02/27/2011, 08:08 PM

No lens, and the dimension is 32" for the 165w and 130w models, which I guess is designed for 36" wide tanks.

165w, the highest end model, isn't quite enough for 36" SPS tanks really, but it'll make a pretty good fixture for LPS and softie tanks.

bamf25 · 03/02/2011, 03:55 PM

Any idea which cree's they are using in this?

vick · 03/23/2011, 12:57 PM

I just got the Key K3 165W dimmable version. It's only been on my tank for about a week now but I'm very happy with it. Let me know if you want more info on it.

gldnegle76 · 03/23/2011, 02:35 PM

How about some photos???

jayl65 · 03/23/2011, 05:50 PM

Does the new K3 dimmable need more blue like the earlier versions? I know people were supplimenting the K2s with supplimental led strips like reefbrights.

brgmini · 03/24/2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vick

I just got the Key K3 165W dimmable version. It's only been on my tank for about a week now but I'm very happy with it. Let me know if you want more info on it.

How big is the tank you put it on?

Superpuma · 03/25/2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vick

I just got the Key K3 165W dimmable version. It's only been on my tank for about a week now but I'm very happy with it. Let me know if you want more info on it.

Yes please Vick, more info and pictures

.

Mike

bamf25 · 03/25/2011, 10:45 AM

I think they site says they are using XP-G', and XP-E's. The web does give tank size reccomendations, my 48 x 24 would need 2 of the 130w or maybe even 2 of the 165w for all out lighting.

goby1kenobi · 03/25/2011, 09:07 PM

Looks lovely. Got links for the vendor?

Anemonebuff · 03/25/2011, 10:29 PM

They are a company that came out shortly after Maxspect and are made in China. I would like to see if they are made as well as Maxspects. The controllability sure looks better.

808Rob · 03/25/2011, 10:42 PM

It sure does. I tried looking some some sites but it's just distributors only. I would like to see a sight that shows and explains all the different models and options.

Superpuma · 03/26/2011, 01:28 AM

http://www.fish-street.com/key_aquar...s_maxspect_led

Here's a comparison from the distributor, make of it what you will.

l've ordered a couple of the 24 WIDE D version for my 120cm tank, l miss the shimmer effect that my t5's don't give.

A few people in the uk have them and seem content.

Mike

Superpuma · 03/27/2011, 11:36 AM

Bump, bump, bump........

No reviews, opinions, experiences on this led set up?

Mike

Seano Hermano · 04/03/2011, 12:17 PM

No reviews yet? I might get this, but was wondering what others think of the unit.

Acrotrdco · 04/04/2011, 01:04 AM

Some local reefers have tried it with mixed results. The color is fine, but it's just too dim for anything but LPS/softies (and FOT).

cthetoy · 04/04/2011, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acrotrdco

Some local reefers have tried it with mixed results. The color is fine, but it's just too dim for anything but LPS/softies (and FOT).

I was thinking between the Maxspect G2-160 or the K3 165w dimmables. The K3's looks good on paper: dimmable, Cree, cooling, made in Taiwan vs. China, etc.

Why are K3 par readings from their website states its the same as the Maxspects? That does not make the K3 dimmer than the Maxspects. I was assuming that the K3 are too dim because the fixtures are longer than Maxspects. If K3 fixtures or if the LED were laid out like the Maxspects would the brightness be equal??

ufoman420 · 04/04/2011, 06:26 PM

I have a 170 gal tank and even with 144 3w leds the tank is still a little dim need to up it to about 170 to be in a good even bright light. So if those leds are 1w there isnt that many so plan on getting a few for your tank

Acrotrdco · 04/05/2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthetoy

I was thinking between the Maxspect G2-160 or the K3 165w dimmables. The K3's looks good on paper: dimmable, Cree, cooling, made in Taiwan vs. China, etc.

Why are K3 par readings from their website states its the same as the Maxspects? That does not make the K3 dimmer than the Maxspects. I was assuming that the K3 are too dim because the fixtures are longer than Maxspects. If K3 fixtures or if the LED were laid out like the Maxspects would the brightness be equal??

AFAIK, they're both made in China.

I've no idea where you get the PAR data from, if it's fish-street.com they probably make it up because they're trying to push the sales. I wouldn't trust that place with my money, scams and mis-information and such.

Anyway, the K3 are much longer and are designed for a longer tank, and for the output is therefore dimmer for the entire tank.

Consider this, Maxspect has a 230w (fixture is 32" wide) for a 3' tank, whereas the K3 is only 130w for the same width. You can do the maths.

liz62 · 04/09/2011, 10:44 AM

I think I read somewhere that the K3 and Maxspect are made by the same manufacturer?

I am really interested in buying the K3's for my SPS tank but I can't find any par readings on them?

Anyone own these fixtures and what do you think of them?

badmotorfinger7 · 04/09/2011, 03:20 PM

I just got the 115w k3 that I specially ordered with a 1:1 blue white bulb ratio for my 30g quarantine tank. It took about a month to get oft directly from the manufacture. It has some cool features but has been a bit confusing to program, the instructions are all but useless. It seems to be well built and bright. I have only had it for a couple days and am still messing around with it. Also the only thing I can compare it to is my reef Brite strips.

02/11/2011, 11:07 AM	#1
slate55 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 181	Key Aquarium LED Lighting K3 Any one have any experience on this light Key Aquarium LED Lighting they just released a K3 model that looks pretty nice. capable of doing sunrise and sunset effects. __________________ My wife and I were looking at some amazing exotic reef Aquarium pictures online and then she said "can you get color like that?" and followed it with "I would love for your tank to look that colorful Current Tank Info: Marineland 220G REEF w/75G SUMP/REFUGIUM... Led lighting

02/26/2011, 08:37 AM	#2
slate55 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 181	__________________ My wife and I were looking at some amazing exotic reef Aquarium pictures online and then she said "can you get color like that?" and followed it with "I would love for your tank to look that colorful Current Tank Info: Marineland 220G REEF w/75G SUMP/REFUGIUM... Led lighting

02/27/2011, 07:02 PM	#5
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	they dont have lens on them? __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

04/09/2011, 10:44 AM	#24
liz62 Zeohead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 394	I think I read somewhere that the K3 and Maxspect are made by the same manufacturer? I am really interested in buying the K3's for my SPS tank but I can't find any par readings on them? Anyone own these fixtures and what do you think of them? __________________ 60gl cube - SPS dominated SRO XP 1000i Cone Maxspect LED 120w 16k

04/09/2011, 03:20 PM	#25
badmotorfinger7 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 166	I just got the 115w k3 that I specially ordered with a 1:1 blue white bulb ratio for my 30g quarantine tank. It took about a month to get oft directly from the manufacture. It has some cool features but has been a bit confusing to program, the instructions are all but useless. It seems to be well built and bright. I have only had it for a couple days and am still messing around with it. Also the only thing I can compare it to is my reef Brite strips. __________________ Current tank info: 340g; ATB 10.5 Deluxe; ATB 3200 return; 5-400w radium; VHO super-a; Tunze; Vortech; GEO cal reactor.

02/27/2011, 04:36 PM	#3
vick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ct Posts: 77	I was looking at the same light today...I'm thinking of getting one but wish there was more input from others. It seems like a great light for the money. Let me know if you find out anything about them.

02/27/2011, 06:47 PM	#4
votek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 597	i am interested in more info on this as well.

02/27/2011, 08:08 PM	#6
Acrotrdco Moved On Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 708	No lens, and the dimension is 32" for the 165w and 130w models, which I guess is designed for 36" wide tanks. 165w, the highest end model, isn't quite enough for 36" SPS tanks really, but it'll make a pretty good fixture for LPS and softie tanks.

03/02/2011, 03:55 PM	#7
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	Any idea which cree's they are using in this?

03/23/2011, 12:57 PM	#8
vick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ct Posts: 77	I just got the Key K3 165W dimmable version. It's only been on my tank for about a week now but I'm very happy with it. Let me know if you want more info on it.

03/23/2011, 02:35 PM	#9
gldnegle76 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 517	How about some photos???

03/23/2011, 05:50 PM	#10
jayl65 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Fe. NM Posts: 98	Does the new K3 dimmable need more blue like the earlier versions? I know people were supplimenting the K2s with supplimental led strips like reefbrights.

03/25/2011, 10:45 AM	#13
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	I think they site says they are using XP-G', and XP-E's. The web does give tank size reccomendations, my 48 x 24 would need 2 of the 130w or maybe even 2 of the 165w for all out lighting.

03/25/2011, 09:07 PM	#14
goby1kenobi contemplating new tanks Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 161	Looks lovely. Got links for the vendor?

03/25/2011, 10:29 PM	#15
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	They are a company that came out shortly after Maxspect and are made in China. I would like to see if they are made as well as Maxspects. The controllability sure looks better.

03/25/2011, 10:42 PM	#16
808Rob Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 277	It sure does. I tried looking some some sites but it's just distributors only. I would like to see a sight that shows and explains all the different models and options.

03/26/2011, 01:28 AM	#17
Superpuma Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 159	http://www.fish-street.com/key_aquar...s_maxspect_led Here's a comparison from the distributor, make of it what you will. l've ordered a couple of the 24 WIDE D version for my 120cm tank, l miss the shimmer effect that my t5's don't give. A few people in the uk have them and seem content. Mike

03/27/2011, 11:36 AM	#18
Superpuma Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 159	Bump, bump, bump........ No reviews, opinions, experiences on this led set up? Mike

04/03/2011, 12:17 PM	#19
Seano Hermano Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 12	No reviews yet? I might get this, but was wondering what others think of the unit.

04/04/2011, 01:04 AM	#20
Acrotrdco Moved On Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 708	Some local reefers have tried it with mixed results. The color is fine, but it's just too dim for anything but LPS/softies (and FOT).

04/04/2011, 06:26 PM	#22
ufoman420 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Henderson, CO Posts: 54	I have a 170 gal tank and even with 144 3w leds the tank is still a little dim need to up it to about 170 to be in a good even bright light. So if those leds are 1w there isnt that many so plan on getting a few for your tank

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