Looking for any reviews on this unit. Researching for my 40B.
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Maxspec R420R (Razor)
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mfinn
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Thinking of making a change?
Here's my review, full warning i am honest. I have two of the original 160w 16k Razors that have been over my 130 (ish) gallon reef for a year and a half now. The settings have been a total pain to not fry things under it they are a powerful light. Aside from that they have great coverage and will grow anything I put under them. SPS color has been an issue and every week or so I debate switching to an ATI T5 but stick it out to get the perfect settings, maybe I'm just too much of a color snob haha. Zoas, Palys and LPS always look amazing under these lights I've been very happy with how well they've grown. Overall a great light but does take a lot of tweaking, which I'm still in the middle of, to get perfect. If it's okay here's a few pics, sorry about the bubbles I just cleaned my skimmer. But it gives an idea where colors are at right now.
Woops, not sure why my picture posted twice I'll try and edit that.
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IMO @AcroNem your tank looks awesome! I understand only to well about the tweaking issues-lol. Been doing it for almost 2yrs still.
I've been doing a lot of reading about the big big differences between Cree and Bridgelux. Just beginning to grasp the concept. The Razor is the only name brand unit I've come across where 1 will cover my tank.
I've been doing a lot of reading about the big big differences between Cree and Bridgelux. Just beginning to grasp the concept. The Razor is the only name brand unit I've come across where 1 will cover my tank.
Jlobes
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i have them and have had great results with them, before the tank crash(unrelated to the lights). I ran them for a couple years, with great growth from all my corals(mixed sps lps). programming can be a bit tricky, as it only has 6 set points, but totally doable.
if youre interested, I have some units, that I used for a frag tank(probably 6 months) i would be willing t0 part with, lemme know
if youre interested, I have some units, that I used for a frag tank(probably 6 months) i would be willing t0 part with, lemme know
I definitely like the way my tank looks don't get me wrong, but the sps are definitely lacking a little in color. Growth on everything I'm very impressed with on the other hand. Yes programming is tricky I'm obviously not very good at it because I can't get those rich colors out of sps with them, my nitrates are also at a true 0 trying to raise them a little so I can't blame the lights until things aren't starving anymore. Mine start ramping at 9 am, goes to 40% and 40% at 12. Peak at 50% and 75% at 2. Drop to 30% and 75% in the evening then slowly ramp down to 1% blue for a moonlight at 9pm until morning. I'm still slowly tweaking it so we'll see where it ends up.
Well that's good to hear, I've never talked schedule with anyone who's owned this fixture. What size tank was that over? Also @NanaReefer I don't mean to steal the thread my bad, if you have other questions I'm happy to help out.
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chrisparks
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I have the 160w 16k over my 34 gallon solana 20x20x20 cube tank and I am really liking this unit. I have only had it for 3 months now so I am still playing with the schedule to keep my LPS and zoas happy. What would you all think my peak should be? It's sitting about 8 inches above my tank on my custom built canopy. Right now my peak is 35/65 and everything opens fully and nothing has bleached out or lost any color. I'm not seeing as much grow as I seen with my old T5s but I like the look way better with the maxspect.
elishapep
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I have the 300 w 16k over my 120gal and i have the whites at 65% and the blues at 95% with ramping down to 10% and 75% then both to zero..color has been great and growth has been great.. and I switched from MH
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I have three 10,000 k R420R and when they worked they worked. Unfortunately all three I have had constant issues with. The first was within 6 months after getting it. Just over a year old the blue channels started going one by one on all of them. Two of the units went twice within a year and a half period. So I had to buy replacement pods that didn't even last 6 months. So out of three I only have one working still, as I refuse to spend any more money on these lights. Once this one is gone I will not fix it. I am using two of them as parts for the one that works still. Considering the LED didn't even last close to the hrs the lights are recommended for I attempted to get the Maxspect rep to stand behind their product and replace the pods and they would not. I had to fight to get it repaired under warranty at 6 months as they didn't want to. Worst customer support I have ever had period and I have been in this hobby for a long time. I will never buy a Maxspec product again after the way I was treated. Even the dealer I got my lights from dropped them because they would not stand behind their product and he seen how they were treating his customers.
I normally don't like bashing a business or product and I am basing this on personal option and experience but stay away from these lights. Unless you want to be treated like garbage like I was and have to buy new lights under 2 years.
I say look at other LED options or you will regret it like I do.
I normally don't like bashing a business or product and I am basing this on personal option and experience but stay away from these lights. Unless you want to be treated like garbage like I was and have to buy new lights under 2 years.
I say look at other LED options or you will regret it like I do.
