MarsAqua Dimmable 165W/30OW

[USMC4Life]

Hi all,

I have not posted before so let me take a stab at it.
I am looking to replace my light

With a MarsAqua Dimmable 165W/300W LED Aquarium Light Lighting Full Spectrum. Any one know anything about that light ? And where can I trade or sell my old one. I have a 65G tall that's is a mixed reef

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Psiber_Syn]

I would say your going to need 2 165w to give good coverage I have 3 of the same black box leds over my 6ft 125g and there is still some shading areas not sure about the 300w think it's 48 inches

Look at the galaxy hydro leds they have WiFi built in so it's programmable not just a dimmer

 

[USMC4Life]

I would say your going to need 2 165w to give good coverage I have 3 of the same black box leds over my 6ft 125g and there is still some shading areas not sure about the 300w think it's 48 inches

Look at the galaxy hydro leds they have WiFi built in so it's programmable not just a dimmer

Thanks.
The 300W is 36" it is a full spectrum light and adjustable but not programmable. It comes down to $ and durability for the coral.

I wish I could find a good light that has all the options for under $200 like this one. This one is 185 on sale.

 

[willieboy240]

On RC there's a big thread about them. You can tie them into your controller if your using one to do sunrise and sunset. You might be able to get away with the 300w one and take off the lense. It's easy to remove. They have videos on YouTube.

 

[reeferfoxx]

Whether you decide on wifi programmable or not, the most important thing to look at in these LEDs, is the led lens. A lot of these fixtures come with 90 degree lens, but you want the 120 degree lens.

 

[USMC4Life]

On RC there's a big thread about them. You can tie them into your controller if your using one to do sunrise and sunset. You might be able to get away with the 300w one and take off the lense. It's easy to remove. They have videos on YouTube.

I know nothing about LED's why would you need to take the lenses off?

 

[USMC4Life]

Whether you decide on wifi programmable or not, the most important thing to look at in these LEDs, is the led lens. A lot of these fixtures come with 90 degree lens, but you want the 120 degree lens.

Thank you for that information.

 

[USMC4Life]

Any one know where I can sell or trade the light that I have for something that will work on my tank.

 

[Anirban]

MARS AQUA or Chinese black box is a lower end LED product which will be sufficient for your basic reefing need. You will be able to grow any LPS and basic SPS with lesser light demand. I used the 165W model and it was good. I never lost colour or growth but my tank depth is 18 inch. Also yoiu can change their lenses according to your need.

 

[luke33]

You can get these 300w mars on ebay for 147 shipped just as an fyi. They will work just fine for a reef and just use two timers, one for the blue setting and one for the other bank, run the blue's for an hour or two before the other bank comes on for a sunrise/sunset approach.

 

[Anirban]

Any one know where I can sell or trade the light that I have for something that will work on my tank.

You can do it right here in the selling or trading forum.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I have the 165 Mars Aqua and I took the lenses off mine. The light was too focused, and I wanted more spread. If you have a deep tank, lenses are important, but for shallower tanks, there is no need. Oh, and I love this light....I think it's a great deal!

 

[reeferfoxx]

On RC there's a big thread about them. You can tie them into your controller if your using one to do sunrise and sunset. You might be able to get away with the 300w one and take off the lense. It's easy to remove. They have videos on YouTube.

This would benefit a more shallow tank, I think. His is pretty deep and will need the better 120 lens for light penetration.

 

[Anirban]

This would benefit a more shallow tank, I think. His is pretty deep and will need the better 120 lens for light penetration.

I think 120 degree will give more coverage not penetration. For penetration he will need a smaller angle lense like 60 degree so that the beam remain concentrated...

 

[reeferfoxx]

I think 120 degree will give more coverage not penetration. For penetration he will need a smaller angle lense like 60 degree so that the beam remain concentrated...

True but 60 degree lens won't give the spread he needs. Plus it's too directional and would create more shadowing. 90 degree would suffice, but i'm still not sure it would be enough spread. I've removed the lenses on mine and hated it.

 

[Anirban]

True but 60 degree lens won't give the spreed he needs. Plus it's too directional and would create more shadowing. 90 degree would suffice, but i'm still not sure it would be enough spreed. I've removed the lenses on mine and hated it.

I did it too....so either he will need two of them or one 300 watt. Also he can remove some lenses or changes 25% lenses with 120 or 60 degree depending upon his tank need.

 

[USMC4Life]

Soo lol what would be a good light ? And who wants to trade lol.

 

[reeferfoxx]

I did it too....so either he will need two of them or one 300 watt. Also he can remove some lenses or changes 25% lenses with 120 or 60 degree depending upon his tank need.

He's stated he is looking at the 300w. I have the 165w mars aqua on my 20 gallon tall. It has the 90 degree lenses and it still isn't enough spread. I have dark areas on each left and right side. 60 deg lens would create more disco effect, as well.

 

[reeferfoxx]

Soo lol what would be a good light ? And who wants to trade lol.

You can sell or trade here on R2R or there is Ebay(charges 10%), craigslist or keep it as a back up light.

 

[reeferfoxx]

@USMC4Life I would love to see you try these out for the community. I think this light would be awesome for your needs. The UV leds are what we need in this hobby, but we don't have anyone wanting to try them out.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Prog..._6&btsid=a0536193-6f10-4acc-a8b3-f5fe832e0783