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Unread 05/03/2012, 11:47 PM   #1151
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Are there any controllers for these fixtures? http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...with-Lens.html
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Unread 05/03/2012, 11:58 PM   #1152
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Are there any controllers for these fixtures? http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...with-Lens.html
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Just get a couple $5 timers from home depot... Or a digital timer from aliexpress.com


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Unread 05/04/2012, 05:43 AM   #1153
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Optics/lenses are used to focus led light to increase penetration

Fixtures without optic lenses are operating at 120 degrees this is fine for tanks under 24" as the light spreads out

For deeper penetration
Optic lenses are used to focus the light beam... 90 degree being most common...


60 lenses are prone to cause beams so they need to be mixed in with other optics ( options you have with DIY kits )
My tank is 30"L x 12"w x 18" deep. I was thinking that the tank only being 12" wide the optics would help with the overspill of light and with them being dimmable i could keep them dialed down not to burn the corals.

Or am i wrong and should i go with the 120*?


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Unread 05/04/2012, 07:32 AM   #1154
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Overcasting

Sorry to say but the big drawback with black boxes is customization.
90 degree optics in that tank will cause spotlight effect on sand bed
Over spill is remedied by putting outer LEDs at an angle to cast away from the glass...

You should be fine with the 120 degree lens...


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Unread 05/04/2012, 07:37 AM   #1155
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Ianwraab how legit do you feel the warranty is on the unit from aliexpress the 120 watt one with 55x3 watt leds the one that 175? Is there solid proof they will really warranty it for the 3 full years they claim?


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Unread 05/04/2012, 07:43 AM   #1156
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Ianwraab how legit do you feel the warranty is on the unit from aliexpress the 120 watt one with 55x3 watt leds the one that 175? Is there solid proof they will really warranty it for the 3 full years they claim?
I'd say yes... I was very impressed with the service I received... Compared to the other china companies I poke with alibaba.com is absolutely phenomenal..

Anyone can lie...
Bestbuy screwed me on my extended warranty on my laptop... You think they would be the most reliable....


I bought 2last night and I'm a bit tight with my money so I'd say...
Yes they will do as promised....

Sam Chen at alibaba.com is the man!


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Unread 05/04/2012, 07:48 AM   #1157
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So did u get yours from aliexpress or alibaba and is the sam u speak of the same sam from evergrow?

Can u postpics when u get them and maybe pm me a way to get in touch with sam


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Unread 05/04/2012, 07:51 AM   #1158
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And where in tampa are you cause I'm in holiday fl which isn't far from you id like to maybe come check out these units if ya wouldn't mind


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Unread 05/04/2012, 08:34 AM   #1159
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So did u get yours from aliexpress or alibaba and is the sam u speak of the same sam from evergrow?

Can u postpics when u get them and maybe pm me a way to get in touch with sam
Yes, aliexpress.com ,sorry
Yes Sam is Sam , sales02@ledgrowlights.cn
I will defiantly be posting my pics ASAFP

I'm in pinellas county... I work at Rockin Reef in st.petersburg 33710

Yeah I don't mind... You'll be the first non-family member to see my tank.....Sad really


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Ok so after the first year you will supply the parts but id have to repair it on my own? Are there any papers backing this 3 year warranty that come with it?


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Unread 05/04/2012, 10:38 AM   #1161
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Ok so after the first year you will supply the parts but id have to repair it on my own? Are there any papers backing this 3 year warranty that come with it?
Contact Sam outside this thread... sales02@ledgrowlights.c
We are a bit off topic...


Anyone got pictures of a tank that has been running black box LEDs for more than 6 months.


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Unread 05/04/2012, 10:42 AM   #1162
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You not need optics or less than 24"...
Sorry, I am a stupid newb mixing terms.

I should have said do I need the 90 degree lenses over a 24x24x20 cube?

Can I just order the same one as you? Or do I need 120 degree lenses.

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Unread 05/04/2012, 11:37 AM   #1163
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Anyone got pictures of a tank that has been running black box LEDs for more than 6 months.
By black box do you mean the chinese ones? I still have mine. I am almost to a year now. Here is the latest pic of my tank. Sorry so bright, i am not good at taking pictures with the leds. You can see my tank on page 3 from Dec 2011




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By black box do you mean the chinese ones? I still have mine. I am almost to a year now. Here is the latest pic of my tank. Sorry so bright, i am not good at taking pictures with the leds.



Thanks dragon... Your tank convinced me in the first place...
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Unread 05/04/2012, 11:48 AM   #1165
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Thanks dragon... Your tank convinced me in the first place...
Nice friggin Monty....
Ty! Here is a top down shot while doing a water change so you can really see his size lol.



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Unread 05/04/2012, 11:54 AM   #1166
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Sorry, I am a stupid newb mixing terms.

I should have said do I need the 90 degree lenses over a 24x24x20 cube?

Can I just order the same one as you? Or do I need 120 degree lenses.

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http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs...holesalers.htm

No optics lenses (120 degree )

sales02@ledgrowlights.cn. ... Mention reefCentral...


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Unread 05/04/2012, 12:10 PM   #1167
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http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs...holesalers.htm

No optics lenses (120 degree )

sales02@ledgrowlights.cn. ... Mention reefCentral...
Link didn't work but I am setting up the 24x24x24 cube that is going to be all SPS. So I am guessing the same one would be fine?


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Unread 05/04/2012, 12:39 PM   #1168
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Link didn't work but I am setting up the 24x24x24 cube that is going to be all SPS. So I am guessing the same one would be fine?
Sorry....

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...ium-light.html


http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...ium-light.html


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Unread 05/04/2012, 01:39 PM   #1169
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THANK YOU!

Just ordered mine!!!


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Unread 05/04/2012, 01:57 PM   #1170
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aliexpress 55x3w versus Eshine 48x3w with solar simulator. What are peoples thoughts and experiences?


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Unread 05/04/2012, 02:05 PM   #1171
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Now why are these ones 165 and the other link ya post werecloser to 175 like 173? They seem the same too me except the cheaper ons are a 1 to 1 ratio and the other were 30blu 25 white I think


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Now why are these ones 165 and the other link ya post werecloser to 175 like 173? They seem the same too me except the cheaper ons are a 1 to 1 ratio and the other were 30blu 25 white I think
They have a 90* lenses


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Unread 05/04/2012, 02:19 PM   #1173
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So which is better 90or 120? Or just depends on tank depth?


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Unread 05/04/2012, 03:11 PM   #1174
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Got the idea on optical and the only thing I worry about is that they look too blue. it seems like a lot of these unit's from china are very blue? the white color temp is saying 18k?


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Ok so what are the par readings or lms on these units? Don't see them anywhere ... Also which optics are better?


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