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04-28-2011, 02:38 PM
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Not everyone's system needs the latest greatest 3 watt Cree LEDs. Looks like the fixture uses BridgeLux LEDs which I think are an established, good quality brand. This might be a great deal for someone to get into the LED market if only to save some money on their electric bill and still get a good amount of light. No reason you couldn't use this for a FOWLR or even a mixed reef tank if placed properly. Doesn't look like it's controllable/dimmable though, so that might be a consideration. Probably wouldn't be impossible to retrofit a dimmable feature though.
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04-28-2011, 02:40 PM
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These are the ones that I'm running on my full SPS tank now. I replaced 3 x 250W halides with 3 of these. It has been about 5 weeks and corals are still maintaining good colour and growth seems normal. At least I think they are these ones. I ordered mine from ebay and for 3 of them were $1000 shipped. Mine are black though. They are brandless.
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04-28-2011, 04:41 PM
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04-28-2011, 11:52 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/Aquarium-LED-90w-...#ht_958wt_1141 Except I bought the 120watt version. They have a 300 watt version as well. Hope this helps. I'm going to give it 6 months of testing before I sell my halides.
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04-29-2011, 12:39 AM
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reefkoi imports their own versions from china - http://www.evolutionledlight.com/. Warranty is completed out of the States.
reeffiltration - http://www.shop.reeffiltration.com/c...1?categoryId=5 - also sells similar speced units but they are higher output. Hes moved away from 1w LEDs and is now using 2w bridgelux. They are a better design but can not be dimmed either.
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04-29-2011, 01:17 AM
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04-29-2011, 01:58 AM
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Hey Mark,
First impressions is that it's got good build quality. It doesn't have heatsinks but seem to stay very cool. The fans are loud, but thank goodness I pretty much have a sealed canopy. Once you open the canopy that's all you hear are the fans. My tank temp has remained so consistent without the degree or two temp creep throughout the day. It's been 5 weeks and several people have noted that there has been no change in my coral colours. Polyp extension and growth seem to be normal for my system. I have kept the same hours of lighting as my halides to keep it fair. One thing I do miss is the "large" shimmer. These leds produce several "mini" shimmering effects in the water. Like I said, I'll give it 6 months before selling my halides. Only time will tell I guess. Hope this helps.
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04-29-2011, 11:21 PM
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I am actualy trying to design something with him, but the problem is to keep it cheep enough I would have to order a container load.. or part container load so I am waiting to find out how many units that entails before I go any further. I was hoping I could get 3 to 10 units at a reasonable price but it is soundling like I would have to buy a lot more than that. but who knows.. maybe I could flood the market with cheep high quality lights..  good thing I have a new job that pays real good  Steve
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04-29-2011, 11:34 AM
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Thanks man, I will wait to see your review in the next couple months before I make my decision.
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