Help ASAP ( maxspect razor?)

[Fishinizer]

I am upgrading to a 75 gallon with a 8in high canopy what led fixture will work the best and be the cheapest I'm 14 so I'm on a small budget. I was looking at maxspect razor anyone no if one 27 in will do it or will I need 2 20in but the two 20 in are quite pricy for there size since there only about 2o$ cheaper. I'm currently running t5 s on my 36 bowfront.

 

[ChoxRox]

What kind of budget are you on?

 

[Fishinizer]

About 500$ maybe a little more or less

 

[Pappy]

I had someone build me a DIY fixture, fuge light, and came with a controller for $650! DIY is least expensive and best option IMO!

 

[Rockadile]

I got 2 AI sols with a controller for $700

 

[Fishinizer]

But DIY has no warintys and everyone is different so you won't know how it will react or if it will have food long term effects. Will 2 be enough befor I seen the razor was coming out that is what I was going to get.

 

[Fishinizer]

I'll think about the aisbut first iwantto see what the razor has to offer

 

[E.intheC]

If you have a canopy, you might want to consider using the 27 inch version if you go with the Razor. The smaller model doesn't come with active cooling (fans) and that's not something I'd be comfortable with inside a canopy.

 

[Surfage_Breakage]

I am in a similar situation, I have a 75 gal with t5ho, and 90w blue reef brite led Now I am looking to upgrade and have been looking at the ocreef x series. I am looking for the best option for around $1000. I was looking at the razors but I am not sure if the would have enough spread and would be intense enough since I have sps/lps/softies and a clam. If you end up getting a razor let me know what you think of it.

 

[Fishinizer]

Ok. It with that high of a budget Lu can prity much do whatever you want

 

[ReefLEDLights]

I had someone build me a DIY fixture, fuge light, and came with a controller for $650! DIY is least expensive and best option IMO!

+1

As far as warranty most vendors will warranty the drivers and LEDs as long as they are not abused.

The problem with many factory fixtures is they run hot. This is due to aesthetic design or cost savings or both. An over engineered DIY Fixture will run cooler and last longer.

As long as the fixture is tucked away in a canopy or housing I prefer it to be built like a T34 tank...Simple, Reliable and Effective.

If a single LED fails or a driver you can service it much quicker by replacing the parts yourself. This is almost always easier than getting a return authorization, sending the fixture back and waiting a couple weeks for it to be fixed or replaced.

Also the LEDs available for DIY are the latest Cree XT-E and offer a higher level of efficiency than the last generation of Cree LEDs currently found in quality fixtures like the AI or Radion.

Bill

 

[Fishinizer]

Anyone else have any experience with the fixtures or a idea or recommendation?

 

[ghostman]

It doesn't seem reasonable to expect a 27" fixture to cover a 48" tank IMO. We wouldn't expect that of T5s or MH lights. People want LEDs to cover a massive area, probably since they are so expensive. IMO, the answer is NO. You would be better off with 2 smaller fixtures as most vendor LEDs are modular and perfect for your tank size. Does your 75 have a center brace? If it does, this would be another reason to consider another type of lighting system. A DIY system would be perfect and customizable. There are also many people selling T5 setups and MH setups as they rush to LEDs, so good deals might be found there. I just don't think you'd be happy with the razor. Sorry

 

[Fishinizer]

Thank you I was wondering the same thing they said the 27 in would cover it but I was still concerned because there's a video of it on a forty gallon and it seems to barley cut it but idk and yes it does have a center brace. I'm setting up and upgrading to the 75 so I can wait a little and see what happens .