Chinese LEDs

[SFish]

As far as growing coral are the Chinese LEDs more then capable? What would be the difference between one of those lights and say a hydra? Last what would be a good Chinese light?

[EzReefs]

I have two mars aqua 165w over a 75 gallon. They grow sps corals just fine. I can't compare them to a more expensive unit (I have never had one).

[ssgss gogeta]

Will it grow coral and even sps - yes

Can you compare to say a hydra - no. A higher end light has higher end features. Wireless, controllability, someone to call when things don't work. Sure some of the Chinese lights have some controllability but so far cannot compare to a higher end light as far as controllability.

As far as coral response, I have used a Chinese 165w and an AI prime on a nano and the sps seemed to do better under the prime. However still did just fine under the Chinese led




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[Ron Reefman]

As far as growing coral are the Chinese LEDs more then capable?

Absolutely! I had a 180g tank full of sps and lps corals under 2 Chinese fixtures (the 32" versions).

What would be the difference between one of those lights and say a hydra?

As far as the light that they make, very, very little. As far as how your coral will respond to them, even less.

Some Chinese (more often called 'black box' fixtures now) are very basic with just 2 channels and manual dimmers. That's really all you and the coral need.

However, there are Chinese fixtures that have up to 6 channels of color control, sunrise/sunset intensity control, wifi, remote controls, slimmer modern looking cases and almost anything you'll find on higher end fixtures. The difference is how much profit you want to give to the seller or manufacturer!

Last what would be a good Chinese light?

From basic to top of the line Chinese fixtures I'd recommend: Mars Aqua, Galaxy Hydro, Viparspectra, Euphotica, and SB Reef. And these two are made in China, but they aren't the standard black box look and they offer higher end features along with slightly higher prices (but still much less than AI, or Radion) Reef Breeders, Maxspect.

This post has some more basic info on brands and features:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25052764&postcount=233

[kmbyrnes]

+1 ^^

I've used Radions and Black Boxes. I now use all black boxes.
Once the novelty of programmability wears off, you will probably not touch the settings except to show your friends.
My corals don't care if the lights ramp up and down, or just toggle on and off. They grow fine either way. As long at the light spectrum is good and you find settings your corals like, you can use either type.

[JohnZena]

I bought fiji rock from a local reefer last week. He had one of the most beautiful reef tanks I have ever seen. This particular tank has been up for 3 years and he has used black boxes the whole time. That was all the proof I needed.

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[SFish]

As far as growing coral are the Chinese LEDs more then capable?

Absolutely! I had a 180g tank full of sps and lps corals under 2 Chinese fixtures (the 32" versions).

What would be the difference between one of those lights and say a hydra?

As far as the light that they make, very, very little. As far as how your coral will respond to them, even less.

Some Chinese (more often called 'black box' fixtures now) are very basic with just 2 channels and manual dimmers. That's really all you and the coral need.

However, there are Chinese fixtures that have up to 6 channels of color control, sunrise/sunset intensity control, wifi, remote controls, slimmer modern looking cases and almost anything you'll find on higher end fixtures. The difference is how much profit you want to give to the seller or manufacturer!

Last what would be a good Chinese light?

From basic to top of the line Chinese fixtures I'd recommend: Mars Aqua, Galaxy Hydro, Viparspectra, Euphotica, and SB Reef. And these two are made in China, but they aren't the standard black box look and they offer higher end features along with slightly higher prices (but still much less than AI, or Radion) Reef Breeders, Maxspect.

This post has some more basic info on brands and features:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25052764&postcount=233

Thanks
Ron

[Ron Reefman]

You are welcome.

And kmbyrnes is 100% right. The corals couldn't care less about sunrise/sunset. And after 3 or 4 tweaks of color adjustment with a 6 channel system, I haven't changed them since!

[zheka757]

i got one thing bad to say about Chinese lights, if you buy them with warranty- Good luck with costumer service. i have 4 years experience with their costumer service, and its horrible. cant call them cause they barely speak English. Have to reach hem by email or chat room. and if something does break they want video/picture of it. And let say you have couple led's burn out (as it happen often) they will send you one led chip and tell you to take light apart and solder them in your self.
other then that cool looking lights that are controlled by my phone.
the company i got my lights from was luminiaqua.com, ..if any one cares

[lthary]

Any one know something about Dsuny a https://www.ebay.com/itm/332316371899 ?


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[ericarenee]

i have 6 of the vispar spectra lights . they are well over a year old and doing great.

Just be careful with the really careful with who you get them from.. Not all "Cheap Chinese " are created equal.

Good Luck

[tommyhere777]

T 247, the bomb. Awesome light

[tommyhere777]

Very bright though

[tommyhere777]

I keep them at 30 %

[lthary]

Is anyone know anything about DsunY https://www.ebay.com/itm/332316371899


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[lthary]

Any one knows anything about dsuny lights?


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[subbedout]

i have 6 of the vispar spectra lights . they are well over a year old and doing great.

Just be careful with the really careful with who you get them from.. Not all "Cheap Chinese " are created equal.

Good LuckI have these LEDs too. What percent blue and white do you keep yours set at, and for how many hours? Thanks!

[Ron Reefman]

Any one knows anything about dsuny lights?


I had one about 6 years ago. It produced OK light, but it had loud fans, was a steel case rather than aluminum, and NO customer service. I'd like to think they have improved, but you see from lack of replies, almost nobody uses them. Why bother when you can get better service for the same cost?

[SycoCell]

I have three black box lights you can buy! :)

[lthary]

Thanks for your input! The one I was looking it appears to be from aluminum and has a PWM control fan, 4 channels dimming for led, and decent light spectrum, but if any one know of a different light in the same price range I am open to suggestions!


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[Ron Reefman]

How about a link to the one you're considering. I'm always open to new and improved products at improved prices.

[lthary]

They have with or without the wifi controler http://m.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Aquarium-Fish-Plant-WIFI-Remote-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-Adjustable-For-Tropical-/141510494109?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2 526meid%253Dd382e592c0f04de2a9550033b4a205b1%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D21%2526sd%2 53D131419785120&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460


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[newbie2014]

Just looked at the link you posted. Unless I missed something, that fixture has a lot more "white" diodes than "blue" ones. I wouldn't buy it.

[lthary]

Yes I think I had the wrong link, this is for reef http://m.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Aquarium-Fish-Plant-WIFI-Remote-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-Adjustable-For-Tropical-/141510494109?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2 526meid%253Dd382e592c0f04de2a9550033b4a205b1%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D21%2526sd%2 53D131419785120&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460


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[lthary]

Yes I think I had the wrong link, this is for reef http://m.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Aquarium-Fish-Plant-WIFI-Remote-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-Adjustable-For-Tropical-/141510494109?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2 526meid%253Dd382e592c0f04de2a9550033b4a205b1%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D21%2526sd%2 53D131419785120&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460


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My phone is playing tricks this are the lights for reef
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=331864449057&category=46314&pm=1&ds=0&t=1502929194079&cspheader=1


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[ClownfishNut]

I just made the switch to the Chinese black boxes and so my corals are loving them! Saved a lot of money and are almost the same product as some of the high end manufacturers

[JohnZena]

Any one know something about Dsuny a https://www.ebay.com/itm/332316371899 ?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt appears to be a great light. There are some well made Chinese lights. For the value apples to apples I would give it a shot. There are cheaper similar lights on WISH so this light may be of higher quality.

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[lthary]

It appears to be a great light. There are some well made Chinese lights. For the value apples to apples I would give it a shot. There are cheaper similar lights on WISH so this light may be of higher quality.

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The price is for 2 fixtures. I have looked on Wish but couldn't found something similar


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[christybell22]

Is there a way to bypass the ir remote on my mars aqua led lights. I can't use a timer. The timer turns it off but not back on. Timer works on my other Leds from different place but the lights don't have remotes to them. So I was thinking the remote wiring could be the problem.

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