Red Sea 90's Estimated Lifespan

[jphilip813]

Hello, I wanted to know from anyone, what the general/estimated lifespan for the Red Sea 90s is. I know there will be ranges (output, time running, etc). But who has had theirs over five years and has NOT replaced any parts to them as of yet? I run mine from 10:30 am-9:00 pm (staggered at 15 minutes apart 1hr Ramp) and then moon/lunar until 11:45 pm (Daily 1hr ramp) and estimated 70 Blues and 35 whites...I purchased mine in 2019. I did reach out to RedSea and received a response that included (several factors/variables and they (RS) sell replacement parts to their customers if it comes to that, but never answered the question on an estimated time frame)

 

[CasperOe]

Weren't these lights released in 2019? Basis this, you may have more insight than most having owned them for a long time.

Are you starting to experience any issues that makes you question the longevity?

 

[jphilip813]

Weren't these lights released in 2019? Basis this, you may have more insight than most having owned them for a long time.

Are you starting to experience any issues that makes you question the longevity?

Hi, thanks for your response; funny thing I didn't even know they came out the same year I purchased them. I did noticed a slow down in some growth with my new set-up as of last AUG 2022, but SPS is growing. I have a mixed system. When I first purchased these, I had a 3rd light (Ai 26HD), but my new set wouldn't allow me to add the HD 26 with director.

 

[CasperOe]

If you used a PAR meter to adjust them when you bought them, do the same test now and compare

 

[jphilip813]

If you used a PAR meter to adjust them when you bought them, do the same test now and compare

Yeah I need to do that...I didn't own a PAR meter then and still dont own one now. I saw someone posted an app that does PAR readings so I might go that route or just buy one... (secretly, I was looking for a reason to purchase some new lights (Radions X15 G6), but I am reading some of the headaches some people are talking automatically turning on when no one is home (Bluetooth), so they cant be turned off until someone gets home

 

[piranhaman00]

Most high end leds seem to last 2-3 years

 

[oreo54]

Most high end leds seem to last 2-3 years

Somebody has had some bad luck...

 

[jphilip813]

I know I am starting to see a dramatic slow in growth under 2 Red Sea 90s on my 108 System, but the Smatfarm ($108 from Amazon) I have on my 20gal Nano growth is exploding...smdh

 

[Aquariumaddictuk]

I'm hoping mine give up the ghost soon so I can justify a replacement

 

[ThaBeast]

Most high end leds seem to last 2-3 years

’High End LEDs’ is subjective, I’d never place any Red Sea gear in that category

 

[jphilip813]

I'm hoping mine give up the ghost soon so I can justify a replacement

I pulled the trigger...lol I went with two X15 Gen 6's at my local Fish store in El Paso... then moved one of the RedSea 90's over to the Nano 20gal

 

[jphilip813]

’High End LEDs’ is subjective, I’d never place any Red Sea gear in that category

I am trying to find a reason to replace since purchasing these radions last week...lol

 

[ThaBeast]

I am trying to find a reason to replace since purchasing these radions last week...lol

Just hang the Radions already! I had some nice sps growth when I ran Radions

 

[ThaBeast]

I pulled the trigger...lol I went with two X15 Gen 6's at my local Fish store in El Paso... then moved one of the RedSea 90's over to the Nano 20gal

Nice job with that tank

 

[jphilip813]

Nice job with that tank

Thank you....just purchased the A8 Pro (Radion XR30 Pro knock-offs) from Ali Express, with the intent to replace the RedSea 90 over the 20gal Nanotank

 

[ingchr1]

Somebody has had some bad luck...

That, or maybe some of the more expensive fixtures ("high-end") are not the quality they are perceived to be.

 

[Aquariumaddictuk]

Thank you....just purchased the A8 Pro (Radion XR30 Pro knock-offs) from Ali Express, with the intent to replace the RedSea 90 over the 20gal Nanotank

How do you find it?
My led90 is at 100 blue/90 white over my reefer 170 and I'm only hitting 230 par at my acro's so considering an xr30 but clones are also an option

 

[jphilip813]

How do you find it?
My led90 is at 100 blue/90 white over my reefer 170 and I'm only hitting 230 par at my acro's so considering an xr30 but clones are also an option

I went to AliExpresd, saw it on a post on here a few days ago, (A8SE, A8S and A8 Pro) I went with the Pro bssed on the discription, similar to the XR30 Pro G6..., but down side, it doesn't get here in West Texas until mid Jan, crossing my fingers.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005905606813.html