Does anybody use Taotronic led lights?

reefchaser · Apr 10, 2014

I'm thinking about buying them.

Reefing Madness · Apr 10, 2014

Which system are you looking at getting?

cginter · Apr 10, 2014

Yes I have programmable dimmable one. What would u like to know about them

Mattyice008 · Apr 10, 2014

Yes! I used 2 over my 75 for a year with no problems! I grew soft and hard corals, as well as clams and sps. I kept the dimmers around 50%. I sold one fixture when I moved, and have 1 over my 16g nano. Going on 2 1/2 years old now. Love the fixtures, even if it broke I would get another. Comes with 2yr warranty. Also VERY easy to open up and clean. Its very quiet. I couldn't hear the fans unless I put my ear a few inches away. Let me know if you have any more questions, good luck!

Reefing Madness · Apr 10, 2014

Your able to keep hard corals under the led light, that has no optics on them?

Mattyice008 · Apr 10, 2014

Yep. The fixture that is on amazon for 170$ I believe. They were 180$ when I bought them. Zoas and palys grow fast, I have chalices that are taking off, a few acros in the tank around 4-5"in. I've kept every kind of coral under these lights since I've had them.

reefchaser · Apr 10, 2014

That is the one I have on the way. What do u guys think. I bought two for my 75 reef

Mattyice008 · Apr 10, 2014

Yep looks good. I did the same thing but they didnt have those fixtures yet. Mine didn't have moonlights or timers

reefchaser · Apr 10, 2014

Do you think they will be OK in a canopy?

Reefing Madness · Apr 10, 2014

I wouldnt use that one, not for that cost. The Reef Breeders value Led is the same, but has better colors and lenses. So does the one on EBay, looks the same as the Reef Breeders. Im on my phone or id link them for you. They range from $125 to $160. And with green and red leds and optics, they are a much better value. I can also link how to install them in your canopy, as I have one.

cginter · Apr 10, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
I wouldnt use that one, not for that cost. The Reef Breeders value Led is the same, but has better colors and lenses. So does the one on EBay, looks the same as the Reef Breeders. Im on my phone or id link them for you. They range from $125 to $160. And with green and red leds and optics, they are a much better value. I can also link how to install them in your canopy, as I have one.

+1. Full spectrum, same LEDs for a cheaper price.

shrimplet · Apr 10, 2014

I dont personally use them but i have a good Freind who runs them and gets stunning results

reefchaser · Apr 10, 2014

Yeah I will check them out reefing madness. The link for the canopy mount would be awesome.

Reefing Madness · Apr 10, 2014

Ok. Ill get you the pic tonight. Or click on the link in my siggy Reef Madness 240g tank pics, I belive I have one in thete as well, and possibly one in my pic album.