How do your LPS like Reefbreeder value/Chinese LEDs?

kpk · 05/11/2013, 10:35 AM

I'm working on a new tank and have these lights ready to go. Just wondering how your lps have responded, etc. post pics if u got them!!

VoiceInTheDeser · 05/11/2013, 10:38 PM

Mine have taken to them fairly well for the most part. I had a few that needed some adjustment, but it was mostly because I was drastically underestimating how much PAR was being put out by the fixture. Once I dialed it down, everything opened up again and it's been good. I have a Photon 24 over a 20 long

kegogut · 05/12/2013, 08:34 AM

I agree,you really underestimate LEDs in general. They wont look like theyre as bright as T5s but the par they give out far exceeds them.

RFLKPTR · 05/14/2013, 09:31 AM

Overall, it's been pretty nice. My Acanthastrea have reacted positively and look great under the full spectrum. As stated above, even moving from another LED fixture, I underestimated the PAR levels. Great lights!

hibb304 · 05/15/2013, 11:02 PM

Mine are doing great and growing pretty good.

05/11/2013, 10:35 AM	#1
kpk Been Reefin' Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 2,306	How do your LPS like Reefbreeder value/Chinese LEDs? I'm working on a new tank and have these lights ready to go. Just wondering how your lps have responded, etc. post pics if u got them!! __________________ Starting over!!! Rimless 90g 48.5x24.5x18 Planet Aquarium, PVC bottom, 1/2" glass, center external overflow, black back, barebottom, H&S skimmer, 40g sump, DIY stand, etc. http://www.reefcentral.com/ Current Tank Info: 90g Rimless in the works

05/11/2013, 10:38 PM	#2
VoiceInTheDeser Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 286	Mine have taken to them fairly well for the most part. I had a few that needed some adjustment, but it was mostly because I was drastically underestimating how much PAR was being put out by the fixture. Once I dialed it down, everything opened up again and it's been good. I have a Photon 24 over a 20 long __________________ When I registered my name, I typed "Voiceinthedesert." I didn't notice the character limit cut me off at the r. Now I walk around with this silly name... Current Tank Info: 120 LPS

05/12/2013, 08:34 AM	#3
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	I agree,you really underestimate LEDs in general. They wont look like theyre as bright as T5s but the par they give out far exceeds them. __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

05/14/2013, 09:31 AM	#4
RFLKPTR Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 113	Overall, it's been pretty nice. My Acanthastrea have reacted positively and look great under the full spectrum. As stated above, even moving from another LED fixture, I underestimated the PAR levels. Great lights! __________________ -Dave Current Tank Info: 180 gallons interconnected: 57 SPS/Acans, 29 Mushroom system, 100 Gallon Sump, SWC 230 Cone Skimmer, Photon32 LED

05/15/2013, 11:02 PM	#5
hibb304 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston W.V. Posts: 92	Mine are doing great and growing pretty good.