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07/30/2018, 12:25 PM | #1 |
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affordable chinese light with sunrise/sunset?
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My reef tank is 36" deep; I don't have the extra cash laying around to spend 3k on lights. I have these 2 lights which look like euphotica 24" LED's and allow me to ramp up/down lighting. I just purchased 2 150w viparspectra to complement my lighting and these help get rid of shadows from the tank. Looks really vibrant. However just realized these don't have a sunrise/sunset; I am not a fan of the timer click lights on lights off. Is there a brand you guys have found that will either supplement/replace the 2 lights I already have that has a sunrise/sunset feature and is reliable? I think I want the 3w per LED right? I mainly want to grow hammers/torches. |
07/30/2018, 08:47 PM | #2 |
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Have you looked into a break out box and apex. Maybe cheap strips like reef bright and use the rest as a timer setting. I know you said you hate the on off timer. But if you did a couple strips on a ramp with apex than rest as a click on/off.
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07/30/2018, 08:49 PM | #3 |
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To add viarsprecta makes higher wattage LEDs too.
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If it was'nt for the sea I could not see or sing ( Jimmy Buffet ) I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other Reefing is'nt how long you been in it. It is how deep you get in it. Current Tank Info: 400g display build, 300g sump, 75g ATO, 75g refug and a few more. Close to a 1000g. 200g mixing station. |
07/30/2018, 09:14 PM | #4 | |
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I am eyeballing these lights. I am reading negative reviews online (googling) but most of those are old and I'm guessing on early models of the light. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 What do you think of that setup? |
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08/01/2018, 02:55 AM | #5 |
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Hey buddy, I have a set of DsunY led's, fully programmable and for the money they are awesome. There are a few videos on YouTube, well worth checking out.
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08/01/2018, 10:16 AM | #8 |
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The problem is that everyone is using the Radions as the gold standard, whatever light you choose to accommodate your budget is going to be held to that standard. Ecotech has set the bar and unfortunately the price as well. If you choose a light at a substantial price reduction you're going to have to accept less bells and whistles. Don't be surprised of all the negative reviews.
What makes the radion so great is that you can virtually set each color to a particular intensity. That allows full control and gives you the ability to reduce the colors that encourage nuisance algae growth while increase the colors that promote coral growth. If I were you, I would make that feature my number one priority when choosing a light within your budget.
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08/01/2018, 01:27 PM | #9 |
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reefbreeders photon v2s??? I run them on my tank, they are probably one of if not the best budget friendly lights.
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08/02/2018, 03:11 PM | #10 | |
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https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-48-v2/ |
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08/11/2018, 05:51 PM | #13 |
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Crazy light prices....i have two $100 LED lights and tank looks great and coral is growing like crazy
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08/13/2018, 05:11 PM | #14 |
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I have a 6 footer with Photon V-2's & it cost me a lot less!
Running 2 - 32" fixtures.
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