Mars Aqua Chinese LED review (Ebay) - Page 72

zachrabbit15 · 11/09/2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by iced98lx

The frosted diffusion panel has been done with good results (not sure if they had lenses on or off). I also flipped to SBReef retro panels and I really like them despite slightly lower PAR than the originals (the original par increase I contribute 100% to the aggressive lenses). I am working to put another set of T5's on as well, as I'd like to run one more coralplus and an ATI true actinic in addition to my current two coral plus bulbs.

Great you just answered my next question of what T5s you are running.

iced98lx · 11/09/2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zachrabbit15

Great you just answered my next question of what T5s you are running.

I prefer my tank MUCH more white than most, so keep that in mind, I find the coral plus bulbs don't over saturate with blue like others. If you prefer a bluer tint you'll either make up with the LED's or go with a different bulb selection.

zachrabbit15 · 11/09/2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by iced98lx

I prefer my tank MUCH more white than most, so keep that in mind, I find the coral plus bulbs don't over saturate with blue like others. If you prefer a bluer tint you'll either make up with the LED's or go with a different bulb selection.

I tend to like a crisper 12k look vs the overly blue 18-20k.
My last tank was a 280 with 2 Phoenix 14k 400watt halides/4T5HO- 2 blue+, and 2 coral+. This tended to be a bit bluish but was very livable.

zachrabbit15 · 11/09/2017, 05:23 PM

Before that tank I had a 240 with 4 Reef Radiance Prostars. That tended to be too purple on the blue side and yellow on the white side.

RealReef7 · 11/10/2017, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by outy

Minimum of 1 every 24" so 4 at minimum and 5 being possibly optimal.

I'm running 3 similar units for 72" 30" deep, but because of slight shadowing I may raise the lights higher. I have seen 4 on my dimensions and you could still see shadowing due to the tanks crossbars.

Your crossbars may dictate between 4 and 5

Do you supplement with any t5s? So far the t5s have taken care of any shadowing from the halides, hope they do the same for leds. I'm going to try 4 first and see how it goes.

zachrabbit15 · 11/10/2017, 11:03 PM

So most of the diffused light build i've found use the frosted diffusor panels. Has anyone used something more clear colored but with a ripple or pebble finish?

Im thinking about getting a few pieces of this to try, https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/it...2862&catid=704

om6acw · 11/11/2017, 08:53 AM

Why don’t you guys just go and buy frosted or matted 3M vinyl film?

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Slammed01 · 11/12/2017, 12:30 PM

Anyone run 1 120w or 300w on a 40 Breeder?

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themummra · 11/12/2017, 05:25 PM

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Anyone run 1 120w or 300w on a 40 Breeder?

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I have 1 300w on a 40b I am setting up now

iced98lx · 11/13/2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by zachrabbit15

So most of the diffused light build i've found use the frosted diffusor panels. Has anyone used something more clear colored but with a ripple or pebble finish?

Im thinking about getting a few pieces of this to try, https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/it...2862&catid=704

I can't find the exact post, but I know people tried that sort of thing, plus a few others that weren't just frosted/matte and they drastically preferred the frosted for color blending. The pebble finish made the disco effect worse.

cbrewer9 · 11/13/2017, 09:46 AM

Does your have the wifi

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outy · 11/13/2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed01

Anyone run 1 120w or 300w on a 40 Breeder?

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120 is even overkill, but I would not do less.

vinstr · 11/14/2017, 01:57 PM

Hello all, I am setting up a new 120g reef 48x24x24 with sps and lps.

I am about to buy 3 of these 165w marsaqua lights and just wanted to ask 2 quick questions to those who have these lights:
1- Do you think 3 will be sufficient for my tank?
2- Do these lights provide the nice "Shimmer" effect I can get with Metal Halides or Pendant LEDS?
Thanks in advance!

Slammed01 · 11/14/2017, 01:59 PM

Any CBB run 120* optics like reef breeders? I see galaxyhydro may be the closest.

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Cheapreef · 11/14/2017, 02:20 PM

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Any CBB run 120* optics like reef breeders? I see galaxyhydro may be the closest.

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No need to run optics if you want 120deg just pop the optics off and you have 120 deg.

outy · 11/14/2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vinstr

Hello all, I am setting up a new 120g reef 48x24x24 with sps and lps.

I am about to buy 3 of these 165w marsaqua lights and just wanted to ask 2 quick questions to those who have these lights:
1- Do you think 3 will be sufficient for my tank?
2- Do these lights provide the nice "Shimmer" effect I can get with Metal Halides or Pendant LEDS?
Thanks in advance!

3 is more then enough

you will get all the shimmer you want

vinstr · 11/14/2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by outy

3 is more then enough

you will get all the shimmer you want

Awesome - thanks for the reply! Maybe I will just start with 2 then...
Thanks!

Slammed01 · 11/14/2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheapreef

No need to run optics if you want 120deg just pop the optics off and you have 120 deg.

Perfect! Do you recommend buying GH or Mars or is the SB Reef basic worth the extra coin?

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Cheapreef · 11/14/2017, 02:48 PM

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Perfect! Do you recommend buying GH or Mars or is the SB Reef basic worth the extra coin?

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Personally I used a Popular Grow WiFi and liked it a lot. My buddy had a SB and he liked that as well. Basically the same unit one with UV one without, both grew SPS like weeds.

outy · 11/14/2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vinstr

Awesome - thanks for the reply! Maybe I will just start with 2 then...
Thanks!

Raise them higher and it will cover a 24/24 area

I have 3 120W lights on a 72" tanks, 1 per 24/24 area. There is some shading but I like it.

mars aqua have a hot sport directly underneath and are very strong lights.

vinstr · 11/15/2017, 11:26 AM

Thanks! How high do you have them above the water?

outy · 11/15/2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vinstr

Thanks! How high do you have them above the water?

I'm running ocean revives which are similar about 10" and I want them 6" higher but have to cut holes in canopy.

That's for a 30" deep tank

Reefpuck · 11/15/2017, 07:13 PM

Anyone have any pictures of their tanks running these leds, with T5 supplements? I have 2 aquamars on my 90g, and overall I'm happy, but want to get a little more growth/pop out of my corals.

outy · 11/15/2017, 08:25 PM

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Anyone have any pictures of their tanks running these leds, with T5 supplements? I have 2 aquamars on my 90g, and overall I'm happy, but want to get a little more growth/pop out of my corals.

Change out a few leds and you can have any color you want. No need for T5

I have VHO 454's if need be and I love the led only color on mine.

Slammed01 · 11/15/2017, 11:22 PM

Anyone have experience with this 20" CBB?

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11/12/2017, 12:30 PM	#1783
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Anyone run 1 120w or 300w on a 40 Breeder? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

11/14/2017, 01:57 PM	#1788
vinstr Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murrysville, PA Posts: 468	Hello all, I am setting up a new 120g reef 48x24x24 with sps and lps. I am about to buy 3 of these 165w marsaqua lights and just wanted to ask 2 quick questions to those who have these lights: 1- Do you think 3 will be sufficient for my tank? 2- Do these lights provide the nice "Shimmer" effect I can get with Metal Halides or Pendant LEDS? Thanks in advance! __________________ "A Righteous Man Cares for the Needs of His Animal" -Proverbs 12:10 Current Tank Info: 120g reef

11/14/2017, 01:59 PM	#1789
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Any CBB run 120* optics like reef breeders? I see galaxyhydro may be the closest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

11/15/2017, 11:26 AM	#1796
vinstr Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murrysville, PA Posts: 468	Thanks! How high do you have them above the water? __________________ "A Righteous Man Cares for the Needs of His Animal" -Proverbs 12:10 Current Tank Info: 120g reef

11/15/2017, 07:13 PM	#1798
Reefpuck Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 1,122	Anyone have any pictures of their tanks running these leds, with T5 supplements? I have 2 aquamars on my 90g, and overall I'm happy, but want to get a little more growth/pop out of my corals. __________________ Josh Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef w/ 55g sump/fuge.

11/09/2017, 05:23 PM	#1779
zachrabbit15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67	Before that tank I had a 240 with 4 Reef Radiance Prostars. That tended to be too purple on the blue side and yellow on the white side.

11/10/2017, 11:03 PM	#1781
zachrabbit15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67	So most of the diffused light build i've found use the frosted diffusor panels. Has anyone used something more clear colored but with a ripple or pebble finish? Im thinking about getting a few pieces of this to try, https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/it...2862&catid=704

11/11/2017, 08:53 AM	#1782
om6acw Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 16	Why don’t you guys just go and buy frosted or matted 3M vinyl film? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/13/2017, 09:46 AM	#1786
cbrewer9 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 66	Does your have the wifi Sent from my LG-K540 using Tapatalk

11/15/2017, 11:22 PM	#1800
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Anyone have experience with this 20" CBB? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order