Dimmable LED for Nano Cube 28????

duganderson · 11/02/2013, 07:38 AM

I've been researching dimmable LEDs for my mixed Nano Cube 28 (softies, LPS and SPS). It seems that there are a lot of new LEDs out there recently so I'm curious what folks feel are the best options. I'm open to keeping or removing the hood. I for sure want to spend $300 or less including the mounting.

Snowgrrl83 · 11/02/2013, 09:40 AM

I just got a r420r nano for my 20 gallon and love it! Dimmable lights with timer and paid 300 here in Canada. Strong enough for sps and lps.

duganderson · 11/02/2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowgrrl83

I just got a r420r nano for my 20 gallon and love it! Dimmable lights with timer and paid 300 here in Canada. Strong enough for sps and lps.

I saw the r420r nano at a LFS and the mount seemed kinda flimsy and did not hold the light horizontally correctly. What is your experience with the mount?

Maybe they did not have it mounted tightly enough, but I think I've heard others complain about that too.

Thanks, Doug

Snowgrrl83 · 11/02/2013, 12:05 PM

Yes, the mount is the one thing I would complain about. The bar has little holes where you can chose the height of the light fixture. Those holes are where you put in thumb tabs... Well, 2 hole's threading were stripped and thus don't hold well

Crna · 11/02/2013, 12:39 PM

I've been looking at the Ecoxotic Panorama Pro's for my BC29. Not sure about the configuration of your hood, but they fit perfectly in the hood of a biocube. When I priced them, two LED strips, a power source, and their LED controller came to like $260 or $280. Seems like people are very happy with them.

duganderson · 11/02/2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowgrrl83

Yes, the mount is the one thing I would complain about. The bar has little holes where you can chose the height of the light fixture. Those holes are where you put in thumb tabs... Well, 2 hole's threading were stripped and thus don't hold well

Are there easy fixes for the mount problems that look good and make it more durable.

Snowgrrl83 · 11/02/2013, 02:13 PM

I haven't looked into it but even though the holes on the mount were stripped, it still holds well enough to be secure therefore I'm not looking to mod anything.

ElmoC · 11/03/2013, 06:46 AM

I got the stevesleds.com retrofit kit for my BC29. After some minor issues with the cooling fan and great tech support, it has been working great and I love it.

duganderson · 11/03/2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ElmoC

I got the stevesleds.com retrofit kit for my BC29. After some minor issues with the cooling fan and great tech support, it has been working great and I love it.

Are these dimmable? I did not think they were.

ElmoC · 11/03/2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by duganderson

Are these dimmable? I did not think they were.

The drivers you can get from them are dimmable. They don't have a non-dimmable driver that I know of. I have been using the Typhon controller with mine but order the interface so I can control them from my Apex.

Dctrojan · 11/03/2013, 10:42 AM

if you want a less expensive option search 144w reef leds on ebay. I use 2 of these fixtures on a 55gallon.its been on mine for 10 weeks now and I have lps and sps growth.

Good_GReef · 11/03/2013, 04:42 PM

I bought a chinese dimmable 120 watt on e-shmay a few months ago, it's completely silent, cool to the touch and everything is thriving and growing - also, my algae has abated. With only blues and whites and the blues running more, the algae isn't liking it. Also, less power consumption and no heat added to the water. Mine sits right on the 30 cube tank on my glass tops.

Craigdillman · 11/03/2013, 07:55 PM

Have you looked into the Rapid Led retro fit kit for your tank They are wicked lights and excellent customer service

11/02/2013, 07:38 AM	#1
duganderson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 569	Dimmable LED for Nano Cube 28???? I've been researching dimmable LEDs for my mixed Nano Cube 28 (softies, LPS and SPS). It seems that there are a lot of new LEDs out there recently so I'm curious what folks feel are the best options. I'm open to keeping or removing the hood. I for sure want to spend $300 or less including the mounting.

11/03/2013, 04:42 PM	#12
Good_GReef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 130	I bought a chinese dimmable 120 watt on e-shmay a few months ago, it's completely silent, cool to the touch and everything is thriving and growing - also, my algae has abated. With only blues and whites and the blues running more, the algae isn't liking it. Also, less power consumption and no heat added to the water. Mine sits right on the 30 cube tank on my glass tops. __________________ Eat. Pray. Reef. Repeat. Current Tank Info: 120g reef with horrifically giant gbta and rbta hosting maroons, scooter blenny, duncan, zoas, monti, starry blenny, foxface, filefish, peppermint shrimp gang. 30 gallon cube Reef, zoas, xenia, clown, mandarin, chalices, lps, acan, mini maxi anemone

11/03/2013, 07:55 PM	#13
Craigdillman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lethbirdge Posts: 487	Have you looked into the Rapid Led retro fit kit for your tank They are wicked lights and excellent customer service __________________ Current tank---125 gallon mixed reef 60 gallon sump, Reef octopus nw200 skimmer, Rapid LEDs, Maxspec gyre, Mp10s, Fuge, Biweekly 20% WC, QT everything

11/02/2013, 09:40 AM	#2
Snowgrrl83 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 109	I just got a r420r nano for my 20 gallon and love it! Dimmable lights with timer and paid 300 here in Canada. Strong enough for sps and lps.

11/02/2013, 12:05 PM	#4
Snowgrrl83 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 109	Yes, the mount is the one thing I would complain about. The bar has little holes where you can chose the height of the light fixture. Those holes are where you put in thumb tabs... Well, 2 hole's threading were stripped and thus don't hold well

11/02/2013, 12:39 PM	#5
Crna Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 246	I've been looking at the Ecoxotic Panorama Pro's for my BC29. Not sure about the configuration of your hood, but they fit perfectly in the hood of a biocube. When I priced them, two LED strips, a power source, and their LED controller came to like $260 or $280. Seems like people are very happy with them.

11/02/2013, 02:13 PM	#7
Snowgrrl83 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 109	I haven't looked into it but even though the holes on the mount were stripped, it still holds well enough to be secure therefore I'm not looking to mod anything.

11/03/2013, 06:46 AM	#8
ElmoC Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 93	I got the stevesleds.com retrofit kit for my BC29. After some minor issues with the cooling fan and great tech support, it has been working great and I love it.

11/03/2013, 10:42 AM	#11
Dctrojan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntsville tx Posts: 231	if you want a less expensive option search 144w reef leds on ebay. I use 2 of these fixtures on a 55gallon.its been on mine for 10 weeks now and I have lps and sps growth.