Which LED lights are better?

polancoeddie · Nov 22, 2014

In your opinion if you had to choose 1 of the 2 which one is better? It's for a 2nd biocube #1 Dimmable LED Aquarium Grow Light Full Spectrum 165W Marine Fishtank Reef Coral | eBay VS #2 165W Dimmable Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Light Marine Reef Coral Fish Tank Lamp | eBay

Shep · Nov 22, 2014

Not sure, i have never heard of either brand. Have you looked at some of the brands that a sponsors on here?

Mike J. · Nov 22, 2014

I don't see any difference between the two lights you've listed. May I make a suggestion? Check this sponsor out - you'll get support and a guarantee.

DM-165p - Reef Radiance

Mike J. · Nov 22, 2014

I guess we think alike. Saw you comment after I posted.

polancoeddie · Nov 22, 2014

It looks like the only difference is the type of leds

Reefing Madness · Nov 22, 2014

Use the top linked one, it uses Bridgelux LEDs, I use the same one on my tank.

polancoeddie · Nov 22, 2014

What does that mean?

Reefing Madness · Nov 22, 2014

What does what mean? Your first link, the unit uses Bridgelux LEDs, get that unit.

ReefLEDLights · Nov 23, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
What does what mean? Your first link, the unit uses Bridgelux LEDs, get that unit.

Gotta disagree

Bridgelux 3 Wat LEDs are no longer made by Bridgelux.

Chinese Knockoff...

They use the Bridgelux name like Xerox.

To say it uses Bridgelux LED is like saying "it has electrolytes and will grow coral"

[video=youtube;Tbxq0IDqD04]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbxq0IDqD04[/video]

Bill

Mike J. · Nov 23, 2014

Okay. That was weird.

ReefLEDLights · Nov 23, 2014

Mike J. said:
Okay. That was weird.

Its from the movie Idiocracy

dmkahlan · Nov 25, 2014

Mike J. said:
I don't see any difference between the two lights you've listed. May I make a suggestion? Check this sponsor out - you'll get support and a guarantee.

DM-165p - Reef Radiance

I agree with Mike J. Go check out Reef Radiance. They've got some really nice lights and have a sale going on until 11/26.

DFW · Nov 25, 2014

T5s are the BEST LEDs! :wave:

OceanRevive · Nov 27, 2014

There is a company in China that is making lots and lots of the basic D120 style fixture. As best I can tell, they are not bad fixtures (and that's from a competitor). However, you will be VERY unlikely to get ANY help if you have issues.

The second fixture looks like an EverGrow led layout, but it's impossible to say for sure. And again, is the ebay seller going to be helpful if you have issues? He'll have you send it back to China... good luck with that. A friend sent a small, light weight dosing pump back for service and it cost $45 to ship! If you are buying 'throw away' fixtures, these could both work OK. If you want support, buy from a sponsor here at R2R.