OCReef 60w Cree LED fixture?

The Saltwater Kid · Mar 30, 2012

Has anybody had any experience with these OCReef XP-EÂ® 60 Watt CREEâ„¢ LED Aquarium Light with 3 Watt High Intensity LED's? Do you think they would be able to cover a 36" x 18" tank sufficiently?

cdness · Mar 30, 2012

For that kind of cash, go check out the phoenix kits from ReefLEDLights and assemble it yourself. You'll for sure get more bang for your buck as long as you can use a screwdriver

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The Saltwater Kid · Mar 30, 2012

I'm not Bob Vila but I can turn a screw driver but I am not an experienced electrician, how hard are these kits to assemble?

cdness · Mar 30, 2012

They are solderless connectors, all push together connections. Screw them down to the heatsink where you want them (pre-tapped). Hook up the driver wires and you have a lighting fixture. All I can think of is "It's so easy a caveman can do it".

The Saltwater Kid · Mar 30, 2012

Which kit are you talking about? I go there and view the kits, add a splash shield, 2 fans and a dimmable pentiometer and it comes out to like $400+.

cdness · Mar 30, 2012

It is a little more expensive, but you get the flexibility to add more to the kit if you need to in the future or if it just isn't bright enough for you. You have flexibility to change the optics as well to match your tank. Just tossing out the idea.

reefhead · Mar 30, 2012

shop around a little. you can get this fixture for 275 shipped.

The Saltwater Kid · Mar 30, 2012

Yes, I know I have found that. Now I just need to determine if this fixture is a good fixture and if it will work for my size of tank?

The Saltwater Kid · Mar 31, 2012

I have a chance to get 2 of these units for under $400. They are used 6 months. I'm seriously thinking of it but would like some honest feedback from people who own or know of these fixtures if they are a good fixture or not? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!