Highly debated Chinese 165w LED's

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

Triggreef said:
I hope thats for 3 lights. They are on ebay now for 83 each, shipped.

I search for a while before purchasing, With shipping cost to Canada, these were the least expensive I found. Even looked at the 300w mars Aqua. But as I had mentioned the shipping cost of some of these lights was about 100+ dollars

Crimsonvice · Oct 31, 2015

How do these compare to something like the Ocean revive units?

http://www.oceanrevivellc.com/goods.php?id=19

I wasn't paying attention an just bought a two bulb t5, when I thought I was getting a four bulb fixture (no returns[emoji31]) . Wasn't sure if I should switch over to straight LED for my 60 cube, and ditch the t5.

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

They look comparable, with more options. If I would have seen these I would have considered them. Although I am content with my purchase.

That sucks about the no return. I had one bulb over my 100g with a fluval LED. That combo is obviously terrible. But I have an idea how t5's, metal halide and other combos look like. Nothing beats led IMO. Obviously there are stunning tanks with every lighting option out there

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 31, 2015

Brand information, please?

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

Look at this on eBay:

http://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/171499045260

Dimmable 165W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Reef Marine Coral Fish Tank Lamp

Chefbill · Oct 31, 2015

guy fawkes said:
Look at this on eBay:

http://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/171499045260

Dimmable 165W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Reef Marine Coral Fish Tank Lamp

That says for tanks up to 15 gals

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

This on a 15g would have to be pretty high off the water. Generally these lights are rated for tanks of 24x24. Such as Mars Aqua. Two of these are plenty over my 100g

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

A 15g you could easily use a full spectrum par38 or 54 under 60$ shipped

Chefbill · Oct 31, 2015

I also have 2 x 165 watt LEDs over my 90. They look about the same as this one. Was just mentioning in the product specs is there in 15 gallons

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

My GBTA is actually bubbling. The tentacles were very skinny before. All my zoos and polyps look happier. So far no bleaching. I run blues at 80% for most of the day and the whites and other colors at 60-70% for around 7 hours and ramp them down slowly if I'm home

guy fawkes · Oct 31, 2015

Chefbill said:
I also have 2 x 165 watt LEDs over my 90. They look about the same as this one. Was just mentioning in the product specs is there in 15 gallons

Nice. How do you like them? Ya I found that odd as well. But I know what led's and components are in them. So I figured typo lol.

Chefbill · Oct 31, 2015

I'm getting good growth across the board SPS, LPS, zoas. I have them 13 inches off the water, Blues at 60 whites at 10.

Triggreef · Oct 31, 2015

guy fawkes said:
Look at this on eBay:

http://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/171499045260

Dimmable 165W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Reef Marine Coral Fish Tank Lamp

Chefbill said:
That says for tanks up to 15 gals

That is exactly what a reefbreeders value fixture is. He just slaps the RB tag on it and charges 180. And no offense to him (RB), he warrantees the lights and is a stand up guy.

Triggreef · Oct 31, 2015

guy fawkes said:
I search for a while before purchasing, With shipping cost to Canada, these were the least expensive I found. Even looked at the 300w mars Aqua. But as I had mentioned the shipping cost of some of these lights was about 100+ dollars

Ah I missed it that your in Canada.

guy fawkes · Nov 4, 2015

1 week in. My BTA is actually bubbling. I have seen it fatter earlier this week. My torch and hammer look much more full, the hammer looks more purple and green under these lights and is much more full. My zoos are bigger than I have seen them on that rock.

guy fawkes · Nov 16, 2015

Couple new additions to the tank. A little piece of sps. Let's see how it goes

Reefrookie220 · Nov 16, 2015

I use these lights and would only switch to high end equipment if I won it here in a giveaway. They are super strong, I've burned coral at 24in depths.

guy fawkes · Nov 16, 2015

Nice. I'm in the same boat.

Saltine · Nov 18, 2015

Love these lights! Got a wifi programmable galaxy Hydro off amazon for $140! Corals doing awesome! Running a mixed reef with softies LPS and a lone sps.

Salt