Another Questionable LED Fixtures (Expert Advice Requested)

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by mikev15101, May 13, 2011.

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  1. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I came across these as a friend had recommended them to me. I was curious if any of the experts out there could assist with viewing the diagrams that are made available on the site to see the validity of these LEDs. Let me know, I'm always intrigued by how much people know about something I'm rather ignorant towards.

    Auraled LED 72" Cust. Hood 126wt Reef Aquarium Lighting | eBay
     
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  3. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    stay away.
    heres the important stuff which they write at the very bottom of page.

    "450nm Hyper Blue the best for Coral color and reproduction. GROWTH like you have never seen and color that rivals "Avatar" (thats what my wife calls it)
    *670nm Red-Simulates Sunrise and Sunset essential to chlorophyl production in aquatic photosynthesis. LPS & SPS CORALS CANT GET ENOUGH!!
    *12,000k Hyper White that mimics the sun."

    First off Hyper blue? that spectrum they have listed is typically called royal blue at that wavelength. Second 12k-20k is good for Mh but not for Led. Cool whites at temps of 6500k average are much better.
    He doesnt even have the type of bulb listed meaning prolly cheap. And why would he had red leds? the 6500k had enough red in it to duplicate what tanks require.

    He also states his PAR beats a 400w MH but he does not list it.

    the reviews on his store and as a seller look self generated and such so i wouldnt fork out that kind money for that. If you want look at boost LEd and grab a MU series. 2 of those would be a lot of light and at 135w per fixture actually using cree leds 2 of the boost fixtures would be way better than that light. IMO
     
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  4. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thank you, Your Opinion was exactly what I was looking to get. I appreciate the honest feedback. I knew it looked to good to be true, was just being a wishful thinker. Funny thought I thought the exact same thing about the feedback. All very generic and positive. Not even a "they are great but wish this was added or that was changed". Thank you again.
     
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    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I also think I would need three of the Boost, if only two were required I would jump on it right away. its the extra 400 that is holding me back. The other option that I have is getting the 72in t5 fixture which I saw for $545. I know the bulbs and everything else but the extra 600 is tough right away.
     
  6. saltysupply

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    stay with a reputable manufacturer, typically those DIY sellers don't last long