Review of Dimmable RapidLED's ONYX Light Fixture

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  1. Siptang

    Siptang Feather Duster

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    Xmas edition from my team Afishanado.



    Rapid LED donated one of their Dimmable ONYX Light Fixture with manual dimmable switches for 65 gallon tank being setup by the Florida Marine Aquarium Society for Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School in Miami, FL.

    With their permission, we took the time to review their product for you guys to see, and get to know. Hopefully you find this informative and helpful next time you are doing a new setup.

    Unbiased review done by Marvin Ballard, Current President of Florida Marine Aquarium Society and Board of 2013 MACNA.

    He has encountered various LED fixtures and have tested PAR ratings for many members of the club so he is well qualified person to make comparison and give informative, honest, unbiased review.

    Light was hung 18 inches off the water and the optics are 80 degrees. Went with greater spread rather then strong intensity to cover all ends of the 65g tank.


    Enjoy!
     
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    I fixed it. :)
     
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    That looks like a solid competitor to some of the big names out there without even considering the price!
     
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    Thanks for fixing it for me Matt. You would think that I should know how to do this by now. Lmbo.

    Mike, I agree. I have been using rapid for years and I have to say that they have great products that will definitely give other companies run for their money.
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Nice looking lights
     
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  8. Siptang

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    Yes, they do look very pleasing to the eyes.
     
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