Mars Aqua Chinese LED review (Ebay)

[iced98lx]

Originally Posted by Reefpuck

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.

I have the SBReef retros and 2 5 foot ATI Coral Plus T5's.

[Reefpuck]

Originally Posted by iced98lx

I have the SBReef retros and 2 5 foot ATI Coral Plus T5's.

Nice...thanks! You pretty happy with the added color?

[iced98lx]

Originally Posted by Reefpuck

Nice...thanks! You pretty happy with the added color?

Yes, I am very happy with my lighting right now, wouldn't change much tbh. I might add two more T5's, probably 1 actinic and 1 coral plus or both actinic if I get frisky but my current combination is growing coral and has good coloration so it's tough to want to change.

[jcase]

Thanks in advance>...
I'm looking to get 2 x MarsAqua Dimmable 300w LED Aquarium Light lighting Full Spectrum to cover my 120g tank.

I've skimmed a lot of this thread and there is a wealth of information here. I would like to know about disco effect these lights produce?

Thanks,
John

[Str8linespeed]

Looking at jumping on the bandwagon here. Im getting stuff together and Im stumped as to what size to get for my 40B. I was thinking of the 300W, as that would provide full length coverage, but is that to much?

Depending if I go with the 300W or 165W what height do you mount them at? Im planning a SPS tank, clams, etc...


Ohh, by the way.. I watched that BRS video with the wife.. That whole starting on fire thing has us both worried, although I cant really find any confirmation of this... thoughts??

[maddmaxx]

Originally Posted by Str8linespeed

Looking at jumping on the bandwagon here. Im getting stuff together and Im stumped as to what size to get for my 40B. I was thinking of the 300W, as that would provide full length coverage, but is that to much?

Depending if I go with the 300W or 165W what height do you mount them at? Im planning a SPS tank, clams, etc...


Ohh, by the way.. I watched that BRS video with the wife.. That whole starting on fire thing has us both worried, although I cant really find any confirmation of this... thoughts??

been said many times. the 300w is best version for a 40b cause of exactly what you stated. its provides more coverage... and 10"+ above water line.. and no it can not be to much simply cause its dimmable(manually!!!)

[Str8linespeed]

Originally Posted by maddmaxx

been said many times. the 300w is best version for a 40b cause of exactly what you stated. its provides more coverage... and 10"+ above water line.. and no it can not be to much simply cause its dimmable(manually!!!)

Thank you, I skimmed the thread, but obviously missed the needed info. Can you please tell me how much clearance is needed above the unit? This will be mounted in a canopy (which isnt built yet), but I want to keep it as small as possible.

[zachrabbit15]

That what I was wondering if it would make it worse.

Has anyone tried the Ledgle black box? Another CBB but with 5watt emitters and a layout leaning more to the 18-20k color>

[zachrabbit15]

Here is the link to them, hope that is ok?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ledgle-Led-...53.m1438.l2649

[Slammed01]

Dang has me re-thinking my SB reefs 16" order to go with marsaqua 300w for 40B.


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[Reef Guy 04]

I've been doing a little research on these lights. The 2 biggest complaints seem to be the narrow light projection and the disco effect. Can anyone confirm if removing some, or all, of lenses would solve these issues?

I am considering 165w for my 20g long, but I'm not sure the projection will be broad enough to light the ends of the tank. The 300w would fit perfectly, but a bit overkill.

[outy]

Originally Posted by Reef Guy 04

the disco effect. .

This is so subjective. My MH and VHO had the same effect and I like the shimmer.

ON these it does help to replace green/red leds. You can add a diffuser if your personal taste likes less.

I have lights more spread out which is said to increase this, I love the way they are. I was worried about it from all the online chatter. In person its not a problem. Your miles may vary

165 is way overkill for a 20L

[jcase]

Received my marsaqua 300w, the front of the light says MarsAqua, but the back where the sticker is says Mars-Hydro and the paperwork says Mars Hydro

Has anybody else received a light labeled like this.

Here is a link to the amazon listing

[fishy_mcfish]

Originally Posted by jcase

Received my marsaqua 300w, the front of the light says MarsAqua, but the back where the sticker is says Mars-Hydro and the paperwork says Mars Hydro

Has anybody else received a light labeled like this.

Here is a link to the amazon listing

All of their adds say those lights are sold by mars hydro so maybe they are the same company?


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[jcase]

Originally Posted by fishy_mcfish

All of their adds say those lights are sold by mars hydro so maybe they are the same company?


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Thats what I'm thinking

[garygonzales]

same light i got works great

[jcase]

My 125g tank is an old tank and it has 2 plastic braces that run front to back along the top.

The 2x MarsAqua 300's is casting 2 shadows. I did not have that problem years ago when I was running MH lighting with actinic tubes. I was running it with the florescent lights that originally came with it be decided to convert from fish to reef.

I have the MarsAqua mounted 5 inches off the water surface.

Will moving them further away fix the shadows?

[garygonzales]

all you can do is try it....

[jcase]

Does anybody know the MarsAqua 300w is 0-10v or 1-10v?

I'm considering connecting it to a Neptune and if it's 1-10v it will never turn off.

[zachrabbit15]

Originally Posted by jcase

Does anybody know the MarsAqua 300w is 0-10v or 1-10v?

I'm considering connecting it to a Neptune and if it's 1-10v it will never turn off.

If it is similar to the reef radiance black boxes I had. It’s 1-10, I just programmed the ramp up down and turned the outlet on and off at the beginning/end of the ramping cycle.

[Reef Guy 04]

I loved the shimmer from my Halides on my 90 reef. The shimmer/disco from LEDs just isn't the same, imo. Unfortunately, it's hard to justify running them compared to LEDs.

A 165 is overkill for 20g long. That's the beauty of the dimming feature. Gives me the option of using it for a variety of tank sizes.

[Fewie]

I have the Fluval M90 tank would the 165w be sufficent enough

900mm (L)x 400mm (H)x 300mm(W)

& are these a good upgrade to the basic fluval full spectrum led that came with it?

Regards

[outy]

Originally Posted by Fewie

I have the Fluval M90 tank would the 165w be sufficent enough

900mm (L)x 400mm (H)x 300mm(W)

& are these a good upgrade to the basic fluval full spectrum led that came with it?

Regards

Not really. They cover 24/24 pretty well, but even at 24 they still have shadows on the ends.

[Scottedontknow]

I have a mars aqua fixture over my frag tank almost two years ago. Grows SpS like a champ. It’s all about finding the spectrum and NOT tinkering. Too many people leave negative reviews about leds because they can just leave things alone.


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[jagger0792]

Hi all,

just wondering would a mars aqua 165w be ok for my TMC signature 600 with mainly sps?

Also how high would you hang the unit off the water surface?

Thanks.