Reef LED lighting as you experience it !!!

Andre@ReefAquatics

Andre@ReefAquatics

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Hi Reefers,

As we know there are quite a number of LED lighting options out there today.

I thought an open discussion thread would be a great idea to help anyone choosing to go LED system for their reef.

ANY comments in this thread are welcome, so share your experience with us.

I Feel an open discussion would be really helpful for any reefers deciding to go LED.

This also helps us retailers to advise our customers best, we all don't get the opportunity to experiment with all makes and brand variations, but we do have access to everything for your tank.

Whether this thread goes NORTH, SOUTH, EAST or WEST we don't care.

BUT ONLY COMMENT if you are using LED'S (not what you have read) and have experience with a specific product, like or don't like.

Let be the main focus on the ability to grow SPS, then we look into features, spectrum, value for money etc ect etc ....

Please ensure you mention the pro's and the cons of your kit.

The floor is yours .....



I'll start, THE KESSIL A350w ROCKS !!!!
 
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I will second, my DIY UNIT beat the 4 retails units I tried
Vertex illumilux
Beamsworks
Exotec par38
Chinese aquarium light

I am now so excited to try my orphek dif100 and get my orphek atlantik this year
 
I looked at kessil but needed 4-6 of them, orphek gives me 900x1000 foot print with 300+ par on gravel
Also tested over my 1000x1000x300 tank 1m above the tank and wow
 
Orphek Pro
They have std LED configs, but will custom multichips or the unit for you with no hassle
 
well i have a maxspect razor 160w 16000k and a vertex illumilux on my tank and i will never go back to t5s. and im getting nice growth and colour in my sps
 
I run the LED unit Drop Reef made up .. VERY happy with it, especially coupled with the Reef Angel :)
 
RADION XR30

Advantages:

- 120w equilavent to 250w MH
- 5 colours with independent control
- slim and nice looking unit
- evolving pc software
- simulate sunrise to sunset
- save and export programs
- sync wireless with more radion units and vortec pumps
- upgradable
- Proven to grow SPS corals @STC-1000
- Endless possibilities.....

Disadvantages:

- None that ive experienced. Some would say expensive but i say value for money
 
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I think all of the Cape Town reefers that came to the last two braais can vouch for the Maxspect Mazarra units. At the rate the Razors are flying out of the warehouse, I dare say they are extremely popular :D :D :D
 
Hi Andre , the LED units that you guys sell , what should one call them as i have a unit but it has no name on it
 
HenkHugo said:
I think all of the Cape Town reefers that came to the last two braais can vouch for the Maxspect Mazarra units. At the rate the Razors are flying out of the warehouse, I dare say they are extremely popular :D :D :D
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Yes your lights were impressive but haven't had experience with them.
Even though I don't have anything in my tank as it's still cycling the DIY Cree LED unit looks impressive but will see once the tank is stocked. I would like to have it measured some day but will have to find someone in CTN who has a par meter first.
 
Maxspect razor baby!!!!! Great unit! Superb light distribution! Super fly looking!! :yeahdude:
 
mornewil said:
RADION XR30

Advantages:

- 120w equilavent to 250w MH
- 5 colours with independent control
- slim and nice looking unit
- evolving pc software
- simulate sunrise to sunset
- save and export programs
- sync wireless with more radion units and vortec pumps
- upgradable
- Proven to grow SPS corals @STC-1000
- Endless possibilities.....

Disadvantages:

- None that ive experienced. Some would say expensive but i say value for money
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AGREED!!! ....not just growth but intense colouration ... For the guys who has recemtly seen my tank can vouch for the radions abbility

@Clowning
@Mogamatseraajregal
@NADEEM
@gambit
@Bigrob
@mornewil
@...... More to come :lol:

They (besides mornewil) do not own radions, but seen mine in action and seen my growth over 4mnths and from my experience,they are blown away by my colouration ..:D
Some guys aske me how..........


...........my answer is ecotechs RADION xr30:thumbup:
 
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hi ! im looking at buying led lighting and cant make up my mind between the vertex SR360/300 and the maxpect mazarra p series lights ! pls help which is better
 
Thanks to the guys giving the detailed info it, helps. It kinda pointless just saying product xxx is the best in SA etc ...

More info the better for helping new guys selecting their products.

Maybe we can try this format:

Please not this is not really a sales pitch but its a LED unit ive been using for the past 5 months.

UNIT OWNED : REEF AQUATICS CREE LED PENDANT

POWER : 36 x 3w = 108watts

Chips used : CREE XPG-R5, XPE-D5

TANK DIMENSIONS : 900x600x600

SPS variety : Acro, Milli, Stylo, picillo

RRP : R3600

Coverage: This unit fully covers out tank in all 4 corners.

DIMMABLE : Yes with controller at an extra R1200.00

HOW LONG HAVE YOU GOT THE UNIT: 5 Months now

PRO's :

Sleek, on 4cm thick and 20cm wide
good looking,
runs cool,
shimmer very nice
Can request a different mix of LED configuration.
Solid build
3 channels, 3 plugs, moonlights, all can be switched on individually.


CONS :

Lense angle of 80deg means it must be suspended over tanks > 50cm

FTS with LED

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Would be great if we can follow this format of your LED unit
 
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