TaoTronics 120w, 141w, 212w

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Green_Clavulari, Nov 11, 2012.

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  1. Green_Clavulari

    Green_Clavulari Spaghetti Worm

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    I was wondering the difference between them. I have seen the 120w review, and they seem pretty good. The 141 and 212w seem to be the newer version. I wonder if they use the same type of LED.

    Also, does anyone has experienced the 141w or 212w?

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  3. packerfreak25

    packerfreak25 Bristle Worm

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    I have a 120 over a 20 gallon frag tank(18 inches above) and on 40 percent power it bleached my acro so they are all pretty powerful. If you get one. Buy one with A DIMMER. otherwise you will have no sucess.
     
  4. Green_Clavulari

    Green_Clavulari Spaghetti Worm

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    Thanks for the suggestion. I am planning on 180 or 200g. It's between 24 or 30" height.
     
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    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    I have my 120's 32" above the sand bed on a 125, and I'm thinking its still too much light for some of the acros at the top.
     
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    Green_Clavulari Spaghetti Worm

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    Oh wowwwww....really? that strong even the 120w? Then I should be ok with 30" height of tank ;D.
     
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    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    From what I see, its very common to underestimate the power of LED's. Easy to burn your corals if you don't acclimate slowly. Not too many threads with newer LED units that don't supply enough power.
     
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    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    I have 2 120W ones over my 125, My Pagoda cup is happy mid level :) Mine however are not dimmable.
     
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    its all trial and error you should install as high as possible and introduce the light slowly my friend has this its not quite the same but the same power and brightness but its auto dimmable he has a 30" cube and his light is about 30" above sand bed his sps are doing great
    if you have bleaching you have not keeping a eye on them properly they should always be monitored with new light or at least borrow a par reader

    Aqua LED Lighting

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  11. Green_Clavulari

    Green_Clavulari Spaghetti Worm

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    Thanks everyone. It seems like most used 120w. Anyone knows about the 141w. Is it the same LED type?

    Thanks for the suggestion. However, it's for new set up
     
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    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    This light is amazing, also a sponsor of 3reef.
    I have 1 over my 75 and it is great! Grows everything!
    Would highly recommend.