The real Black Box light study

[D.train]

I am so excited! I can’t wait to see the results of the Lumini Pixie 150! I think it’s going to be the best!

 

[Jonreefer]

Where can you even buy the Lumini Pixie 150

 

[dantimdad]

Gang,

It was a whirlwind trip with measurements, a store visit, visiting the hatchery, having lunch and hanging with new found friends I feel like I have know forever.

This study is way more than just numbers and opinions and $$$ and gripes and groans about lighting and methods and such.

It is openness, fairness, study and common bond of a love of reef keeping. The sacrifices will go unsaid that are being made here folks. Just suffice to say that ANYONE who doubts the intent or methodology needs to do some serious self reflection. I will leave it at that.

Now, that being said, We had a wonderful time communing with fellow enthusiasts from a young man with a bright future in reefing to an old fart who just can't seem to quit this craziness to a business person with a passion I have rarely seen for this hobby.

I will be making this trip again and again.

Thanks @Manose and Sustainable Aquatics!

 

[Manose]

Gang,

It was a whirlwind trip with measurements, a store visit, visiting the hatchery, having lunch and hanging with new found friends I feel like I have know forever.

This study is way more than just numbers and opinions and $$$ and gripes and groans about lighting and methods and such.

It is openness, fairness, study and common bond of a love of reef keeping. The sacrifices will go unsaid that are being made here folks. Just suffice to say that ANYONE who doubts the intent or methodology needs to do some serious self reflection. I will leave it at that.

Now, that being said, We had a wonderful time communing with fellow enthusiasts from a young man with a bright future in reefing to an old fart who just can't seem to quit this craziness to a business person with a passion I have rarely seen for this hobby.

I will be making this trip again and again.

Thanks @Manose and Sustainable Aquatics!

Thank you for making this a great day for me. I am so tired that I can't even type right now lol. I want to see some pics that you took today.

 

[dantimdad]

They are in my build thread.
I will be back up there as soon as the craziness of the wedding prep is over.
Today was definitely food for the soul that I needed.

It was back to pure reefing fellowship that I haven't had in a while.

Thanks!

 

[Diggem]

I have a question would the viparspectra be to much light for a 20 gallon tall not low one if it's to much do you have any thoughts on light that would be good

 

[dantimdad]

I would say it would be overkill. But, for the price, you can turn it way down and it will last a long time.

The other option is a single K7.

 

[peder]

What about the new Radion copy from Jebao?

https://m.fish-street.com/jebao-al150-led-lighting

 

[dantimdad]

UGH! When are manufacturers going to ditch 90% of the 470nm?!

Its's an absolute waste of LEDs and energy.

Sorry, off my soapbox.

 

[Jay Norris]

The other hilarious thing is that people always use the word "cheap" with Chinese. Where do they think their expensive lights are made?

My expensive lights are made in Germany.

 

[dantimdad]

My expensive lights are made in Germany.

So you admit they are expensive?

Just kidding! To each his own. But yours are probably some of the few that aren't made in Asia somewhere and I would bet money that a lot of parts out of them are.

 

[sstanley223]

My expensive lights are made in Germany.

Ecotech is made in the USA!

 

[Jay Norris]

So you admit they are expensive?

Just kidding! To each his own. But yours are probably some of the few that aren't made in Asia somewhere and I would bet money that a lot of parts out of them are.

I will admit they are expensive compared to the cheap BB lights and not so expensive compared to the Radions or Orpheks. I just like the Mitra's for the way they grow corals in my system, how easy they are to program , and the coverage area, and no disco ball effect due to their parabolic reflectors. Some of the components inside may be made in China, but I wouldn't bet on it, and I don't feel like taking one apart and looking inside, as it will probably void my warranty.

 

[Jay Norris]

Ecotech is made in the USA!

Yes they are and they are also a very good light.

 

[dantimdad]

I will admit they are expensive compared to the cheap BB lights and not so expensive compared to the Radions or Orpheks. I just like the Mitra's for the way they grow corals in my system, how easy they are to program , and the coverage area, and no disco ball effect due to their parabolic reflectors. Some of the components inside may be made in China, but I wouldn't bet on it, and I don't feel like taking one apart and looking inside, as it will probably void my warranty.

No, please don't take it apart! LOL!

Although I would love to get a look under the hood of one.

 

[dantimdad]

Yes they are and they are also a very good light.

They may be assembled here but I have seen inside of one. The parts are made overseas.

No one is saying they aren't good quality. As a matter of fact, I am saying just being made in China doesn't make them lower quality. That was the whole point of my statement. People use made in China to say it's junk when that is a false statement.

 

[D.train]

What’s bad about 470nm?

 

[Jay Norris]

No, please don't take it apart! LOL!

Although I would love to get a look under the hood of one.

I would to, but until there is problem and after the warranty runs out I will not touch it.

 

[dantimdad]

I would to, but until there is problem and after the warranty runs out I will not touch it.

I agree. It's one thing for me to crack open a sub $100 light. Another thing entirely for yours. BTW, if I were to buy an expensive light, after seeing them in person on Brew12's 187, I would get the Mitras. They are just plain slick if you ask me.

 

[Kampo]

What’s bad about 470nm?

nothing but most fixtures have too much of it.