Led hard choice! Help!

summit09 · Mar 1, 2013

Jlobes, do you find that two 20"razors provide good light coverage over the 48" long tank. I'm currently setting up a 48x24x30 tank and I'm not sure if I should go with the two 20" or one 20" and one 27".

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Jlobes · Mar 1, 2013

2x20" razors seems great over this tank. I have a center brace across the top, so the space between the two units is perfect. I could probably position them just an inch or two to the front and closer. but, I am stoked. Look great, super cool(less temp fluctuation), and sleek looking too. Also, very easy to set up!! just plug and play.

I got my radions also. dont have them set up yet. heck, barely have them programed/figured out. They are VERY bright though. Im getting it figured out slowly. ill post a sidexside sometime soon hopefully.

Jlobes · Mar 1, 2013

I did however get my MP40s installed today!! WOW those are nice.

Rockadile · Mar 1, 2013

I have considered the kessels myself for a 30x30x18 tank. After seeing them in person the one thing I did not care for was the glare you get from them when looking top down. I will have a set of the razors in a few days, will let you know how I like them.

Breakin Newz · Mar 1, 2013

Jlobes said:
2x20" razors seems great over this tank. I have a center brace across the top, so the space between the two units is perfect. I could probably position them just an inch or two to the front and closer. but, I am stoked. Look great, super cool(less temp fluctuation), and sleek looking too. Also, very easy to set up!! just plug and play.

I got my radions also. dont have them set up yet. heck, barely have them programed/figured out. They are VERY bright though. Im getting it figured out slowly. ill post a sidexside sometime soon hopefully.

Cool man looking forward to your thoughts on Razors vs Radions!

Liquid360 · Mar 3, 2013

A local guy is coming by today to take PAR readings if anyone is curious.... my tank is a 60g cube which I've not seen readings for.

Breakin Newz · Mar 3, 2013

Liquid360 said:
A local guy is coming by today to take PAR readings if anyone is curious.... my tank is a 60g cube which I've not seen readings for.

Just remember, blue LED's are not properly read by PAR meters. The Par meter could read as much as 20% low then what the reading should really be..

Liquid360 · Mar 3, 2013

Breakin Newz said:
Just remember, blue LED's are not properly read by PAR meters. The Par meter could read as much as 20% low then what the reading should really be..

That's dependent on the type of meter being used. Either way there are equations to calculate actual PAR. I believe we all know the basics and what the acronym stands for. I'll make sure the calculations are performed correctly and get as accurate a reading as is possible.

Liquid360 · Mar 7, 2013

Nate, sorry should have written them down for you.

Top level 600par

Middle level 400par

Bottom level 350par

Originally Posted by Liquid360

Totally forgot to ask what the readings were?

Thanks again!!

fransmom · Mar 7, 2013

I bought 2 A350W last year for my 75 rimless which is great, but like you said, the manual tuning for each fixture is a pain. Especially when every one is trying to be more efficient with time management and tech saviness. the additional expense for the mount is also annoying, but for a rimless, it was the best choice given that i have very high ceilings, mounting wise. my tank is 24 inches deep and PAR hasn't depreciated.

matty0206 · Mar 7, 2013

I am super stoked on my Razor. I went with the 27" 16k for my 40 breeder and could not be happier. This pic is at about 30%/50%, fixture is 10" above the water line.

Jlobes · Mar 7, 2013

heres a twist...
Kessil LED Lights

now throw this into the mix!

Aqua fire/medic · Mar 7, 2013

What!!!! Kessil is killing it.

Zack420 · Mar 18, 2013

Anybody have the new kessil ?

petemichelle · Apr 13, 2013

how high is your tank? is the 350 par reading on the bottom, the bottom of a 30 inch tank, a 24inch tank or a 18 inch tank. would make a difference wouldn't you think???