The real Black Box light study

[dantimdad]

I will be using the same brand and size of tank.

I will be using a seneye and an apogee.

 

[Jonathan Troutt]

@dantimdad

Do you have the ability to provide SPD(Spectral Power Distribution) one the lights that have been tested?

I have recently learned that Par doesnt mean **** if the spectrum isnt right.

 

[dantimdad]

No. The lights tested were done for PAR only.

Sorry.

 

[Jonathan Troutt]

No. The lights tested were done for PAR only.

Sorry.

This is really disappointing.

especially cause the seneye tries to provide this data from what ive seen. @Manose maybe you have this data saved from the tests?
It was talked about in the beginning providing spectrum percentage or something of the sorts. Just confused on why this critical piece of information was not included

 

[Manose]

This is really disappointing.

especially cause the seneye tries to provide this data from what ive seen. @Manose maybe you have this data saved from the tests?
It was talked about in the beginning providing spectrum percentage or something of the sorts. Just confused on why this critical piece of information was not included

I still have all the Seneye data. I can re-post it if needed.

 

[Jonathan Troutt]

I still have all the Seneye data. I can re-post it if needed.

That would be amazing if you still have those spectrum charts. I couldn't find them in the thread.

 

[Manose]

That would be amazing if you still have those spectrum charts. I couldn't find them in the thread.

I will try and post them later tonight or tomorrow as there is a lot at 17 per light

 

[Jonathan Troutt]

I will try and post them later tonight or tomorrow as there is a lot at 17 per light

No rush man i appreciate you taking the time to do it!

 

[dz6t]

The tests will continue. I just acquired a 60 cube that needs some work.

We are working on the noopsycheusa.com website and planning for MACNA.

The whole point in this is to be honest and unbiased so before anyone pointed it out, I will let you know that I am the official rep and distributor for the U.S.

This will in NO WAY change the outcome of the testing once it resumes. @Dana Riddle has already tested these lights. His results are publicly viewable so we can't fudge the numbers.

I will update as soon as I am back at it.

I also have received a light to test from someone so I will be ready as soon as the tank is.

The par numbers presented in this study are valid, as I did some testing as well and confirmed with similar par numbers.

 

[dz6t]

I also looked into the led business and worked and still work with several led manufacturers. The higher market price of many named brand led fixtures are paying for their research and development, especially software engineering. Marketing and customer service are some of the biggest expenses for domestic led manufacturers.

 

[ReeferReefer]

Looking forward to some readings on the Pixie, seems like one of the most promising ones so far.

 

[SighKenny]

sorry for bringing back a dead thread but i was trying to find budget lights so i can grow coral in my 75
does anyone have a recommendation?

 

[Diggem]

Try 2 viparspectra

 

[Special K]

Try 2 viparspectra

This is exactly what I did for my 75 and no complaints at all

 

[SighKenny]

Try 2 viparspectra

thank you!

 

[SighKenny]

This is exactly what I did for my 75 and no complaints at all

awesome ill definitely be going this route then

 

[phil bevilacqua]

2 sb reef lights. Grows sps no problem

 

[Nicholas Dushynsky]

This is exactly what I did for my 75 and no complaints at all

What settings and at what height did you run them at? If you dont mind me asking.

 

[Special K]

What settings and at what height did you run them at? If you dont mind me asking.

I think about 12-13 inches above and started them at 50% blue and 10 white and slowly upped them to 80/25

 

[vetteguy53081]

sorry for bringing back a dead thread but i was trying to find budget lights so i can grow coral in my 75
does anyone have a recommendation?

Mars 300wt. Grows sps, lps, clams - everything