The GHL Mitras LX7 LED

dragon99 · Mar 18, 2017

MrMichael said:
The Seneye home doesn't include the PAR meter. You didn't want the reef version?

Crap!

HolisticBear · Mar 18, 2017

dragon99 said:
Crap!

That's why I mentioned it, I was guessing it was a mistake. There is only a $60 price difference at least.

dragon99 · Mar 18, 2017

MrMichael said:
That's why I mentioned it, I was guessing it was a mistake. There is only a $60 price difference at least.

Thank you, should be able to get that swapped out before it ships. I clearly wasn't paying attention.

I want to be able to see PAR levels on my current T5's and the LX7 so I acclimate appropriately. I'm also curious of the spectrum for the Mitras "Sky-Blue" and "Blue-White" LED's.

JPK · Mar 22, 2017

dragon99 said:
Welllll, this small club just got a little larger

Thanks @d2mini and @slief for posting the review, pics, and video. I had kinda written this light off my list before reading this thread. I was pretty focused on the Philips, but it's still not released and I need to get the T5's off my tank because of rising temperatures.

Hi, @dragon99 who did you order your Mitras from, seems cheaper than other sources. Also @slief , I use the same ram mounts as you do for your kessils, did you modify you Kessil mounts (make the bracket) to accommodate the new Mitras, or were you able to purchase the mount/bracket combo? Either way, can you please share how you accomplished this? I am looking for lighting for my 48x24x12 frag tank.

Thanks

Jason

jason2459 · Mar 22, 2017

dragon99 said:
Thank you, should be able to get that swapped out before it ships. I clearly wasn't paying attention.

I want to be able to see PAR levels on my current T5's and the LX7 so I acclimate appropriately. I'm also curious of the spectrum for the Mitras "Sky-Blue" and "Blue-White" LED's.

FYI, if you couldn't get it switched to the reef you can yourself after you get it for $60.

https://www.seneye.com/store/light-meter-update.html

dragon99 · Mar 22, 2017

JPK said:
Hi, @dragon99 who did you order your Mitras from, seems cheaper than other sources.

Premium Aquatics, during their St Patricks day sale

GoVols · Mar 22, 2017

dragon99 said:
Premium Aquatics, during their St Patricks day sale

lol,
Did you see how fast they were "Sold Out"?

jason2459 · Mar 22, 2017

GoVols said:
lol,
Did you see how fast they were "Sold Out"?

They had about the best sale out there that I saw. I picked up a few things.

GoVols · Mar 23, 2017

jason2459 said:
They had about the best sale out there that I saw. I picked up a few things.

I was over there stocking up too.
So I went back and checked on the Mitra's again before I checked out. (lol) The Mitra's were sold out in like 30 mins.

scuzy · Mar 23, 2017

Did anyone actually get it at that price?

dragon99 · Mar 23, 2017

I bought a pair of the 7206's at the sale price, but one unit is on backorder. Jason at Premium did offer the 6200HV. If you're not set on the new version (I was), contact him and he might offer you a deal on the 6200HV;s.

JPK · Mar 23, 2017

Thanks for the info

Dumaurier7 · Mar 23, 2017

Hi all! My tank is 8 feet long, 2 feet wide and 2 1/2 feet deep (320gal) I'm gearing up to get me a couple LX7's ! I would be starting with two , how many would I need in total ?

Support@GHLUSA · Mar 23, 2017

3-4, depending on livestock and coverage desired. any braces on the tank?

Dumaurier7 · Mar 23, 2017

Yes there are two , each about 10" wide.

GoVols · Mar 23, 2017

Marco@GHLUSA said:
3-4, depending on livestock and coverage desired. any braces on the tank?

@Marco@GHLUSA
That's some great customer support.

If I ever go back to all out led's, it will be the GHL Mitra's.

If the "Coral Care" ever hit the USA and I brought them home my wife

shot me.

It would remind her too much of the old MH cannons, braces and wires etc... we had back 90's.

She loves the looks of the giesemann spectra, but they don't make it in a 36"

Regards, GoVols

slief · Mar 24, 2017

JPK said:
Hi, @dragon99 who did you order your Mitras from, seems cheaper than other sources. Also @slief , I use the same ram mounts as you do for your kessils, did you modify you Kessil mounts (make the bracket) to accommodate the new Mitras, or were you able to purchase the mount/bracket combo? Either way, can you please share how you accomplished this? I am looking for lighting for my 48x24x12 frag tank.

Thanks

Jason

No. Those mounts are specially made for the Mitras. They include the articulating mount as well as a stainless bracket, screws and spacers for the Mitras.
http://aquariumledmounts.com/t/ghl-mitras-articulating-mounts

RegalAngel · Mar 24, 2017

slief said:
No. Those mounts are specially made for the Mitras. They include the articulating mount as well as a stainless bracket, screws and spacers for the Mitras.
http://aquariumledmounts.com/t/ghl-mitras-articulating-mounts

I was planning on hanging mine from a piece of pvc pipe that is connected to a ceiling lift.
But instead of using the hanging kit will this mount connect in some way to the pvc pipe...1.5" od?

slief · Mar 24, 2017

RegalAngel said:
I was planning on hanging mine from a piece of pvc pipe that is connected to a ceiling lift.
But instead of using the hanging kit will this mount connect in some way to the pvc pipe...1.5" od?

I don't see why not. There are 2 holes in the mounting plate that allow it to mount to any surface whether it's a canopy or a light rack. The 1.5" PVC while not flat should be fine. I would probably use some long machine screws with large flat washers on each side of the pipe. On the bottom side, the washer would provide a solid flat surface for the mounting plate. I'd go through both sides of the pipe and use lock nuts. The nice thing about these mounts is that you can angle the lights in any direction to maximize the spread, reduce shadowing and also reduce excess light on the viewing panes or in the room.