Aquatraders LED ?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by diverdan, Feb 5, 2013.

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  1. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Hey everyone. I just saw this fixture and I wanted to get your opinion of it. Compared to 3 120w fixtures which I have planned on getting. With 3 120w fixtures only being 360w and this aquatraders fixture at 560w.

    I am not as experienced when it comes to LED lighting that is why I don't want to jump the gun and I want the experts opinions (3reef). You guys/ gals are awesome and I just need some help and advise.

    Below is the link. Hope it works.

    Thanks for your help.

    BeamsWork HI LUMEN LED Light Fixture Hex 0.2W 48" (TR)
     
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  3. oyf709

    oyf709 Bristle Worm

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    using 3w LED vs >1W LED are a lot of differences. Even if it is total of the same watts at the end, 3W LED will put out higher PAR than those 0.2W LEDs
     
  4. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Thank you for the info. So is a higher par better in terms of beneficial for a reef?
     
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    bendel Plankton

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  6. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    I believe it is a 560w fixture. I am not 100% positive, that's why I'm asking everyone here.
     
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    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    It claims to be a 56w fixture using 280 0.2 watt LEDs.
     
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  9. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    Definately 56 watts..wouldnt use that unless it was for fish only or moon lights...
     
  10. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Wow, totally missed the .02. I thought I saw 2w. That's why I aske 3reef. Thanks for the info. You guys are awesome.