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05-02-2012, 02:46 AM
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I have read through your post, have you checked out the maxspect lighting? Those led fixtures aren't bad, another one is the E shine if youre trying to keep costs down.... Ideally 2 ai sol blues with a controller would be great for your tank but I am buyest because I own 2. I am wondering if you mount it high enough and cut your center brace if you could get away with 1 AI and no controller. That would keep costs down and you could run the fixture at full 100%, just a thought!
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05-03-2012, 07:48 PM
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Mixed reviews are coming in on these evo lights.
48" quad http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-Quad-...ht-p/56237.htm Fantastic Fixture! May 3, 2012 Reviewer: Ryan from Westminster, CO United States If you are looking for an inexpensive, amazing LED light fixture for your reef, this is it! I own both the normal version of this fixture and this quad version, and the quad really gives great light to my entire tank (72 bowfront.) Great color, awesome shimmer and the unit is well constructed and looks nice. Bottom line, tons of light, full tank width coverage and very inexpensive. Buy it! . 72" inch on 125 Gal FOWLR http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-72-LE...ht-p/56236.htm . Plenty of Good and Some Bad April 20, 2012 Reviewer: Ryan from Westminster, CO United States I just replaced my 6 x 65watt CF fixture, with this on my 125 gallon FOWLR. First off, I love the color and the shimmer effect is amazing! It gives a very natural look to my once, super bright tank. The fixture as a whole, seems to be well made and feels like decent quality materials. On the negative side, this fixture does not even come close to covering the full width of a mere 18" tank, so you have to choose which half of your tank you want dark, unless you buy 2 of these fixtures. I also question the 3w claim, as there are not nearly as bright as I would expect for being that high power of an LED. I also think this fixture could use some diffusion, as the transition from white light to actinic is very noticeable, with the end actinics looking like a blue spotlights. Overall, you can't beat the price, but if you want equal lighting coverage to other lighting solutions, you will need 2. I also question whether these would provide enough light for a reef.
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05-03-2012, 07:55 PM
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those are just the reviews on site as well, I would look further then just a distributor for reviews.. Again I dont want to sound like a prude, but if you can't gather evidence of it being functional and well suited for a reef tank, then I wouldn't even think about it just to save a couple $ cause if it doesnt work the way you need it to (and personally I am skeptical that it will) then you are out $
Not worth the risk to me
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05-04-2012, 12:21 AM
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There is no any other reviews anywhere yet, hopefully people will post more in time. So why don't you help us all and let us know if you see anything interesting...? Having said that, Aquatreaders are posting negative reviews as well as positive so at least they are not cherry picking yet. I am not anywhere near ordering one for myself though i am interested to see how this will progress. Also for FOWLR and softies these LEDs look very attractive for $269 for Quad or $159 with free shipping don't you agree? .
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05-04-2012, 12:37 AM
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Well yes but the real question is life span and quality of the LEDs sure they are 3x but look at the rap marinelands getting for LEDs burning out or flickering, and they are a "decent" Brand(I say that with remorse)
 I would definitely like to see some reviews more then what is posted on distributors websites as well, as like I said, I am skeptical that the quality is there, but if it is, then right on, moght buy one for a fuge light to kick the 15w CFL I am using  Quote:
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05-05-2012, 04:11 PM
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ok found something else.
http://www.reefshops.com/60cm-90cm-1...n-sd-card.html New LED fixture (120V-220V) with built in timer and controller it’s a 3W Cree Led or BridgeLux LEDs 60 degree or 90 degree optics of your choice. 9k to 18 K color. One year warranty ( did order from them 3 times before and warranty was supported, it was one small item though (impeller) but at least i know the company exist), also has a remote control and a dimmer for different light intensity as well as moon cycle SD card slot for program storage. Price is from 300 to $432 depending on type of LEDs and size of the fixture. So for the most expensive Cree LED model +$30 for hanging kit+ $70shipping to Canada it is $533. Has built in fans. As you can see they measured PAR without water which is sucks but at least they provided something, does anyone know how much PAR is lost in water, can we some how figure out what actual PAR will be reaching corals? 482 PAR at 12" without water what will that be with water I wonder? Everyones opinion is welcome and apreciated. thx
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