Evergrow LED lights

Doug · #1 01-06-2013, 09:11 PM

I have the 120 over my 30g sps reef. Its a pretty good light. I dont have enough at the bottom for my corals nor enough spread for the 30in.

However the sps under the light itself are growing well and have good colour. I ran my SWC extreme led with it for awhile and their was a noticeable difference in the colour of the corals with the two lights. Im back to just the Evergrow now and keep rearranging to get the corals in a good spot.

Over a standard 20g, they would be perfect. Of course thats the bottom end unit as compared with the rest.

I really like their fans and no remote ballast. And the price is right. Plus Nick is very good to deal with.

bkelly · #2 01-06-2013, 09:28 PM

Hi Doug, for The D120 how many watts do you think your using, I was thinking of one for my frag tank its 24 inch long but just thought if its 120W then there are more efficient options with LED out there for a bit more but less in the long run, I took off a 150W MH so looking at cutting down my power usage.
Did you get the full spectrum/90Degree?

Doug · #3 01-06-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bkelly

Hi Doug, for The D120 how many watts do you think your using, I was thinking of one for my frag tank its 24 inch long but just thought if its 120W then there are more efficient options with LED out there for a bit more but less in the long run, I took off a 150W MH so looking at cutting down my power usage.
Did you get the full spectrum/90Degree?

I have never measured wattage but would guess its 120 as stated? I assume thats at full intensity but again not sure. I also have a SWC Extreme running at 60w. Not as intense white as the D120 but its a pretty good fixture. My sps grew well under it as long as not to deep but that seems the same for my 120.

I aslo took a 150w fixture off my 20g tank when I bought the 60w unit. I never had much luck with the 150 and a 14k double ended bulb. My corals grew better with the led, but as mentioned limited depth and spread. On my 30g I almost need both which I assume is 180w. May as well run a 250 halide.

Doug · #4 01-06-2013, 09:49 PM

Should add I,m sure the D120 would be plenty for my 30g, if it was not all sps corals.

kam · #5 01-07-2013, 06:05 AM

So, does anyone have any thoughts on two D120s compared to just one of the new IT2080s? Cost is close

Oh and I mentioned my tank was a 75gal.. think its more of an 80, either way its 48"x18"x20"

Coasting · #6 01-07-2013, 03:02 PM

I would do 2 120's over a tank that width. Cheaper. you wont get all the icky shadowing, Unless you feel the need to do everything digitally? I prefer mine simple... Its the same spread as the 120 i think so if you just do 1 on a tank that large... you're only lighting up half of it.
Except I ordered directly from the company in China, no need to pay the middle man extra.
http://www.ledgrowlights.cn/
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880

I have Evergrows Nova a8 over my 36" tank and LOVE it, comapy was great to deal with, they did it up and sent it out super quick. I went DIY with my colour choice as I wanted my blues too be deeper/darker, then what the standard is as well as adding in some red/green, and making my whites more then just 10,000k. Great growth on my monti's and lps, haven't bought any other sps yet. But I have faith these lights will grow anything.

kam · #7 01-07-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Coasting

I would do 2 120's over a tank that width. Cheaper. you wont get all the icky shadowing, Unless you feel the need to do everything digitally? I prefer mine simple... Its the same spread as the 120 i think so if you just do 1 on a tank that large... you're only lighting up half of it.
Except I ordered directly from the company in China, no need to pay the middle man extra.
http://www.ledgrowlights.cn/
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880

I have Evergrows Nova a8 over my 36" tank and LOVE it, comapy was great to deal with, they did it up and sent it out super quick. I went DIY with my colour choice as I wanted my blues too be deeper/darker, then what the standard is as well as adding in some red/green, and making my whites more then just 10,000k. Great growth on my monti's and lps, haven't bought any other sps yet. But I have faith these lights will grow anything.

yea I saw them on aliexpress.com but wasnt sure if i could trust that site
I wouldnt mind spending a little more and getting from a canadian retail at least.