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Old 07-15-2012, 04:09 AM
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Default Just installed my chinese led

So a quick review on my new light. I got this one but with optic lenses and customized the lighting to what I think I would like.
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/108940417.html
After ordering I thought I screwed up and used too much blue but after installing it in my canopy and seeing it on the tank I'm blown away. That being said this is an upgrade for me so I'm not by any means comparing this to my other "awesome light." My old lights were 2 vho's that were very old and came with the system so I can't compare this to an expensive LED unit. I will say that I think this is much nicer to look at then my 250w mh with 20k I had on a old system. I was advised to get t5 or another mh but I took a chance and it is early but without having to worry about replacing bulbs, evaporation and energy cost I figured it was worth trying. Again shipping was fast. Build quality looks great. The dimmers are awesome and I can tone down the blue and my corals are poping with color. I will post before and after pictures tomorow.
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:18 AM
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Looks good! At that price, it was definitely worth a try. Let us know how the coral like it.
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Old 07-15-2012, 12:14 PM
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Default LED's rule

Looks like a nice light and the price is realy good!
I also have LED lights but I payed more than that.
I want to get more LED's could you please post results?
I love my Kessil lights but if I could save sum $ on next light I will.
I hope your tank thrives under the new lights!
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Old 07-15-2012, 01:04 PM
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Looks good
Keep us posted. What are you keeping under it?
How long did it take to ship and were did it come from.
Also how did you hang it

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Old 07-15-2012, 05:20 PM
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Just read through the link and there is no cooling fan. I would make sure your lights don't run hot (i.e. have a small fan blowing over it) because overheating, especially in the summer, will greatly shorten its lifespan.
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Old 07-15-2012, 05:25 PM
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Hmmm, I'm not sure why the link doesn't say anything about the fans. The unit has 3 fans the keep things nice and ventilated
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Old 07-16-2012, 07:44 PM
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Why did you opt for lenses on this one?
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Old 07-16-2012, 11:10 PM
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trying to get pics up now
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Old 07-16-2012, 11:18 PM
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Now these are just with a iphone and it just doesn't look right but in person I love it. Try this link for pics
http://s874.photobucket.com/albums/a...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16
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Old 07-16-2012, 11:44 PM
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How about a full tank shot. Also how did you hang it
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