I cant decide on a LED fixture

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by aarondu, Oct 15, 2011.

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  1. johnc101

    johnc101 Feather Duster

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    I know I have had great luck with my led fixture by skyhigh enterprise lumenaqua Ultra brite (updated model) in China

    I was dealing with Michael HO and he has been really helpful.

    My zoa's love the leds and I am fixing to move up to some lps, sps now that they have been up and running for 6 months plus.....

    If interested you can contact him michaelho@skyhigh-technology.com
     
    johnc101, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. mandinga

    mandinga Plankton

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    Personally the ai sol doesnt work. The optics are just too focused for my liking.

    The new radions from Ecotech are what I would recommend. The compatibility with vortech's are solid, and the inclusion of red and amber light is a huge selling point. See this months coral magazine for a complete rundown on LEDs.

    I run diy led over my Sps tank
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  3. aarondu

    aarondu Plankton

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    Yeah im not so sure about the AI's 40 and 70 degree lens's. I really want a 120 degree. Remember my tank is only 12" tall. Im going to keep doing research.
    Thanks for all the input everyone
     
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  4. pmrossetti1

    pmrossetti1 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    the intensity is adjustable. all 70s works well.
    good luck
     
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  5. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Honestly, after running a lot of different led lights, imo they are share most the same qualities other than durability and features. For a frag tank, AIs are overkill. You need light to grow coral not simulate realistic lighting. I would look at a cheap cree based fixture to save money. There are other ways it could be better spent.

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  6. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What would you recommend then Mike?
     
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  7. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Any of the dozens of companies that import fixtures from China. Possibly one of reefkoi's evo fixtures.

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    mikejrice, Oct 21, 2011
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  8. tturbolife1

    tturbolife1 Flamingo Tongue

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    Im very pleased with my aquastyles diy kit,(aside form the controls) its very simple to assemble.
     
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