Noopsyche K7 Pro user feedback

[A sea K]

I think GabeM is looking for actual power draw from a unit in use and not the manufacturer claimed usage. It seems there is a lot of dispcrepancy with CBB lights and advertised power usage vs what they actually pull while in use under full power.

 

[GabeM]

I think GabeM is looking for actual power draw from a unit in use and not the manufacturer claimed usage. It seems there is a lot of dispcrepancy with CBB lights and advertised power usage vs what they actually pull while in use under full power.

Thanks - rated power usage can vary greatly from actual usage. I have been trying to figure out how hard they are driving these LEDs as I am interested in buying them but I don't want a fixture that will last ~6 months due to being overdriven.

 

[dantimdad]

My opinion is that they are not overdriving them. Plus, I don't run any of the channels at 100% on my 30x30x24 tank.

Now, mine setup has only been on two months so I can't speak for longevity. But, I have been building LED setups for years and these seem very well built.

 

[GabeM]

My opinion is that they are not overdriving them. Plus, I don't run any of the channels at 100% on my 30x30x24 tank.

Now, mine setup has only been on two months so I can't speak for longevity. But, I have been building LED setups for years and these seem very well built.

Well I suppose I'll have to buy one to find out.

 

[dantimdad]

Well I suppose I'll have to buy one to find out.

Right now, we are all testing these, I guess. But, I think we will all be pleased long term.

 

[cvrle1]

I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.

Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this

(pic shamelessly borrowed from @Manose)

I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this

Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.

Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.

Any tips and help would be welcomed.

Thanks

 

[Manose]

I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.

Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this

(pic shamelessly borrowed from @Manose)

I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this

Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.

Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.

Any tips and help would be welcomed.

Thanks

I think turning them 90deg is your best bet and do not worry as with that many lights there will not be any shadows.

 

[Demonic]

I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.

Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this

(pic shamelessly borrowed from @Manose)

I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this

Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.

Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.

Any tips and help would be welcomed.

Thanks

I would turn them 90 degrees and just use 4. 6 would probably be overkill on a 4x2

 

[cvrle1]

I would turn them 90 degrees and just use 4. 6 would probably be overkill on a 4x2

Thats one thing I am not sure about. Reading noopsyche's info about number of units for each size tank + coral type, and having talked to few folks, it seems 4 could be enough for LPS, but more are needed for mixed/SPS tank

Someone recommended 5 for a 4 ft tank, so that is what I was originally aiming for, but since I have extra light, I am wondering if I can put it to good use.

 

[dantimdad]

You could turn them down and run six. Very even coverage and the lights will last longer

I think even 4 on that tank is Overkill. But I could be wrong

 

[Demonic]

Just an opinion after firing them up. I am using 3 in my aquatic hybrid T5 fixture over a 60x30 tank. I wish I would have known I could fir four fixtures in there, now I got to order 1 more

 

[cvrle1]

Thats good to know. Thanks for he info. Got to look into this more and see which way to go. Will have to make a decision sooner or later haha.

 

[A sea K]

I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.

Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this

I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this

Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.

Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.

Any tips and help would be welcomed.

Thanks

I agree that 6 is likely overkill but if I were to use that many I would definately do 2 rows of 3, otherwise I would drop the quanity down to 4 and still orient them 90 degrees. My tank shares the same 48x24 footprint as yours, just shallower and is the same as Manose is using, I intend to run three lights but turn them 90 deg to the orientation Manose is using.

 

[cvrle1]

You could turn them down and run six. Very even coverage and the lights will last longer

I think even 4 on that tank is Overkill. But I could be wrong

Since I havent really been looking into lighting details too much, stupid question time: What are the downsides of running lights at lower power? I am guessing PAR will suffer, but what else?

As an extreme and very simple example, instead of running whites at 100% and everything else at 75%, run whites at 50% and everything else at 38%

Thanks

 

[Jonreefer]

no different then any other light. You are just driving them less and will probably just increase the life as they are not pushed as hard.

 

[dantimdad]

Since I havent really been looking into lighting details too much, stupid question time: What are the downsides of running lights at lower power? I am guessing PAR will suffer, but what else?

As an extreme and very simple example, instead of running whites at 100% and everything else at 75%, run whites at 50% and everything else at 38%

Thanks

Just lower PAR. Everything else is a benefit running them lower.

 

[cvrle1]

Thanks both. I guess I will need to play around with my seneye and see how PAR readings look with 4-6 fixtures at different power levels and heights. If I can get same or better PAR reading with 6 but at lower power like I would with 4 at higher power, might as well use 6 and not stress them as much. I am guessing coverage would be a bit better too, but will definitely need to play around with all of this and see how it turns out.