Smat farms led from Amazon

[LoneWolfReefer]

Also—Is there a way to set a preset that’s only blue channels? Or do I have to go in and adjust all the channels individually when I want to only turn on the blues?

 

[LoneWolfReefer]

Also—Is there a way to set a preset that’s only blue channels? Or do I have to go in and adjust all the channels individually when I want to only turn on the blues?

I figured it out. I set the “constant” mode to blue only. Now all I have to do is hit 6 on the remote to switch to this mode.

I apologize for posting 3 times in a row. I wasn’t able to go in and edit the previous posts.

 

[Reefing102]

No worries on the multiple posts

As for the metal, I haven’t done ICP testing but the metal is coated, I’d like to think it should be safe. I know my NiCrew mount I’ve had in the water with no visible ill effects and it looks to be very similar if not the same as the smatfarm.

 

[1stPhantom]

Here’s my par reading using the apogee MQ-510. This is a softie/LPS tank with dimensions of 36x20x20 inches running both blues at 75%, UV at 60% and both whites at 1% mounted at the max height with the included mount. Sometimes I turn off the whites to get the more blue look making corals color pop. All corals are happy. To my surprise they included the remote control, I’ve emailed smatfarm about it and they said because so many ppl complain no remote they give bad rating, they decide to include it again as a “gift.” IMO the remote control is useless, way easier to use the built in control. All in all I love this light.

Hey question for you if you remember how far was the light from the sand bed

 

[codenfx]

Hey question for you if you remember how far was the light from the sand bed

They were about 27 inches from height of the light to the surface of sand bed. I no longer have this light.

 

[jor8888]

how to start the timer? after putting in the timer in mode setting I went to mode select and select self defined and left it there but it didnt start it?

 

[HTFAMILY]

Ordered 2 and they sent me a V2 and a V3. I see on the V3 that you can now control the moonlight time. The good thing is with the V3 being the master, it allows the V2 to have a timed moonlight phase vs the all night that it used to have. One had the old mount, the other new. Contacted them and they sent me a newer mount to match. When both have high whites, I notice a more slightly yellow tint on one, not both, of the V3 lights. Still think I might send the V2 back to get 2 V3 just in case Im missing something with the upgrade.

Anyone else notice any other differences in the two versions?

Hi I have two version one is 3 and the other 2 is v1 but cannot get to set master and slave for all 3 together do you know how can I do that thanks

 

[jsfd26]

Hello guys,
Just got these lights for my Biocube and I may have a few questions.

First I just want to ask, do you guys just run the same channel percentages for sunlight AND moonlight?

 

[ScottJ]

Hello guys,
Just got these lights for my Biocube and I may have a few questions.

First I just want to ask, do you guys just run the same channel percentages for sunlight AND moonlight?

I just have moonlight set at like 10% blue. It's after sunset, right before lights out. I think if you turn "Moonlight" ON in the settings, it runs a blue really low all night. I never tried it, though.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Hi I have two version one is 3 and the other 2 is v1 but cannot get to set master and slave for all 3 together do you know how can I do that thanks

All lights need to be the same version othereise they wont sync.

 

[HTFAMILY]

All lights need to be the same version othereise they wont sync.

Thanks lbrdsoxfan ... do know how to update from version 1.0 to 3.0 for smatfarms light. Thanks

 

[Bpones]

I really hate the amount of blue on every channel and the disco effect. The shimmer is Way too much for me personally. Even mid day the shimmer is all over the ceiling in my house. But that’s personal preference I guess.

 

[jsfd26]

I just have moonlight set at like 10% blue. It's after sunset, right before lights out. I think if you turn "Moonlight" ON in the settings, it runs a blue really low all night. I never tried it, though.

I’m going to take a better look at it tomorrow and see if I can figure it out. I was kinda rushing today when I was setting it up.

Tomorrow I’ll have more time to sit down and experiment with it.

Thank you!

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Thanks lbrdsoxfan ... do know how to update from version 1.0 to 3.0 for smatfarms light. Thanks

You don't. If you bought new exchange them. If you bought used, your sol.

 

[HTFAMILY]

You don't. If you bought new exchange them. If you bought used, your sol.

Thanks I bought new but about year ago ... don't know if it be ok to exchange

 

[Jloreef]

Brand new to the saltwater community. I have 2 of these over my 65 gallon reef tank. what percentages did you finally decide to set your channels? Any info is greatly appreciated!

Same on this end with a 65g mix reef as well and two of these lights above tank. Did you get things dialed in? I could not get my lights to change on the timer until I set the clock five hours ahead on the actual time which is annoying.

 

[jsfd26]

Are you guys using the light with the extension post screwed on or just the one with the light on it?

I have a 29g mixed Biocube

 

[jsfd26]

how to start the timer? after putting in the timer in mode setting I went to mode select and select self defined and left it there but it didnt start it?

Once you set your times I believe you have to go into Mode Select and select the mode. I THINK and don’t quote me on it but I think you have to do this every time you re-do your settings.

 

[rdirtytwo]

Has anyone tried the G6 140w yet? I just got one in the mail today. I will be setting it up later tonight and will update with some photos of the build quality if anyone is interested.

 

[rdirtytwo]

I finally got the G6 140w setup over my 26g. There's not a lot of information on this model yet so I have the settings dialed way down to 15% with no white at the moment. I only have a bam bam zoa and hollywood stunner chalice that I fragged from my other nano as testers.

From what the manual shows, the channels are different from the G5.
Ch1: Still 14000k Cool White
Ch2: Additional 455nm Blue, Replaces 470nm with 460nm
Ch3: Additional 455nm Blue
Ch4: No change
Ch5: Replaces 3000k Warm White with 520nm Green
Ch6: Replaces 500nm Green with 630nm Red.


My question is would the G5 AB+ profile work for this new light? Also, I've been playing around with different settings but I can't seem to get good color pop/fluorescence. I'm probably going to end up adding an led bar in the future. What's recommended, a single 470nm bar(seems lacking in this fixture), or a bar with a 450nm/430nm/410nm combo?