Thoughts on the Beamswork 20X3 Watt LED

roboshark · Dec 15, 2016

I found this led light online I while ago: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beamswork-C...hash=item2326da8ca4:m:mWRL-m21WsR3-hmvXo0m5MQ

There are a few videos of it on Youtube, but no actual reviews. What are your thoughts on it? It has 12 10,000K led bulbs and 8 460nm actinics. The led's are supposed to be 3 watts. This one is a bundle and comes with a timer, as stated on the bottom of the buying page. I'm not sure if I should get it or not. I would like to set this up over a standard 10 gallon. Also would this be too strong? I want to keep some zoas and some other similar corals.
Thanks!

Reefing Madness · Dec 17, 2016

You'd be good with that unit. Ive advised many people to use those. Might be a bit white for some tastes, but it will work.

roboshark · Dec 20, 2016

Reefing Madness said:
You'd be good with that unit. Ive advised many people to use those. Might be a bit white for some tastes, but it will work.

I also found this light on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291935911949?ul_noapp=true
If it is really 72 watts, it will be a much better deal. What do you think about me having this on a 10 gallon nano reef?
Thanks for the help!

Reefing Madness · Dec 20, 2016

Oh yea, thats a nice unit. Would be much better.
And yes, its 72 watts. 24 3w LEDs

roboshark · Dec 21, 2016

Reefing Madness said:
Oh yea, thats a nice unit. Would be much better.
And yes, its 72 watts. 24 3w LEDs

I think I will be getting the 72 watt light fixture (half the price of the other one), and a timer. Thank you!

Mpierce · Dec 21, 2016

Says in the description it is 24 watts. Last row. Not that I think you need more than 24w for a 10 gallon. But personally I would look at the kessil a80 for a 10 gallon. Or even one of the "chinese black box" lights and just turn it wayyyy down. That way you have something you can still use if you upgrade. http://www.ebay.com/itm/165W-MarsAq...093101?hash=item5658ce27ed:g:UbcAAOSwqfNXmwgN

Specifications:

Aquarium light: 24 LEDs

White LEDs: 8pcs

Blue LEDs: 12pcs

Red LEDs: 2pcs

Green LEDs: 2pcs

LUMEN approx: 1980

Size of Light: 11.8"*4.3"*2"

Length of one Extendable Bracket: approximate 0"-3.9"
Length of two Extendable Bracket: approximate 0"-7.8"

Fits for Aquarium Size: 12"-20"

Actural Wattage: 24W

roboshark · Dec 21, 2016

Mpierce said:
Says in the description it is 24 watts. Last row. Not that I think you need more than 24w for a 10 gallon. But personally I would look at the kessil a80 for a 10 gallon. Or even one of the "chinese black box" lights and just turn it wayyyy down. That way you have something you can still use if you upgrade. http://www.ebay.com/itm/165W-MarsAq...093101?hash=item5658ce27ed:g:UbcAAOSwqfNXmwgN

Specifications:

Aquarium light: 24 LEDs

White LEDs: 8pcs

Blue LEDs: 12pcs

Red LEDs: 2pcs

Green LEDs: 2pcs

LUMEN approx: 1980

Size of Light: 11.8"*4.3"*2"

Length of one Extendable Bracket: approximate 0"-3.9"
Length of two Extendable Bracket: approximate 0"-7.8"

Fits for Aquarium Size: 12"-20"

Actural Wattage: 24W

I know I saw that too but the thing is the title says it's 72 watts. I also contacted the seller and s/he said it was "theoretically 72 watts". I thought I was going to go for it, but now I'm suspecting it may not actually be 72 watts. Others seem to have bought the item, and the seller has 98.9% positive feedback. Should I still get it, or look into getting another light?

I like the idea of getting a strong light and dimming it down as an 'early upgrade'. They do cost twice as much though.

Reefing Madness · Dec 21, 2016

The unit uses 3w leds, its the driver that will keep them from going to 100% technical lighting, of which you don't need anyways. Its a good unit. Not to worry.

roboshark · Dec 21, 2016

Reefing Madness said:
The unit uses 3w leds, its the driver that will keep them from going to 100% technical lighting, of which you don't need anyways. Its a good unit. Not to worry.

Thanks for the advise, and happy holidays!

Reefing Madness · Dec 21, 2016

Viracon13 · Dec 22, 2016

I used the Beamswork LED on a nano tank and didn't like it. Way too bright light. My Zoas grew slow and I definitely burned a few other LPS/SPS. I didn't know any better back then but these lights is what stopped by reef from thriving. I highly recommend a dimmable fixture if you plan on keeping corals

Desmond · Dec 22, 2016

I use the exact same light in my fuge , only difference is i dont have the timer i use a timer plug. I have had frags under this before and they did well.It is pretty white rather than blue but a good light for the money no doubt

roboshark · Dec 22, 2016

Viracon13 said:
I used the Beamswork LED on a nano tank and didn't like it. Way too bright light. My Zoas grew slow and I definitely burned a few other LPS/SPS. I didn't know any better back then but these lights is what stopped by reef from thriving. I highly recommend a dimmable fixture if you plan on keeping corals

I was afraid corals would get burned under the light. The other 72 watt light fixture is dimmable, so I think I will be going with that one.

roboshark · Dec 22, 2016

Desmond said:
I use the exact same light in my fuge , only difference is i dont have the timer i use a timer plug. I have had frags under this before and they did well.It is pretty white rather than blue but a good light for the money no doubt

I also saw in the few videos of the light that they were more white than blue (2 white to 1 actinic ratio). The 72 watt light fixture is full spectrum and dimmable, so that's the one I'm leaning towards.

roboshark · Dec 22, 2016

It just hit me that others will probably view this thread if they had the same questions I did about this light fixture. Those that need help with any aquarium guidance can just look up their question and find forums like R2R to get their answers, and possibly join.

Reefing Madness · Dec 22, 2016

Perhaps your better off going with the chinese black box, of which I run myself. At least you can adjust those.
And only $60
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291831985471?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

roboshark · Jan 4, 2017

Reefing Madness said:
Perhaps your better off going with the chinese black box, of which I run myself. At least you can adjust those.
And only $60
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291831985471?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I've been looking at that one too. The MR120 seems to be the best option for future upgrades.

hart24601 · Jan 4, 2017

I don't see any violet LEDs in these lights. I know violets tend to be more expensive, but I personally consider them a must have (or something in that spectrum). Are there any lights in the sub $100 range that have violets or near uv that people have found?