Help needed. LED Lights

[ckamos]

Hi everyone,

Can anyone advise, if there are any reliable brand of LED Lights available in Singapore market for my new (upgrading) 3x3x2 ft tank. I have spoken to a few LFS and they all quoted me around $700. I'm looking for something decent and not too expensive (preferably to come with a controller), as my budget is about $500.

Just wondering, if there are any discussion treads or links to my above question as I don't seemed able to find it here in the forum.

Thank you.

Lee

[talev]

Hello,

welcome to the forum. you can consider mhx leds. there is a thread about them in aquatic quotient. just search for mhx led.

[ckamos]

Hello,

welcome to the forum. you can consider mhx leds. there is a thread about them in aquatic quotient. just search for mhx led.

Thanks bro.

[Killerwhale]

message you. I am selling my maxspec G2 110W. supplier from DE lighting. you can consider.

selling it bec I just upgraded to bigger tank.

[Evolutionz]

honestly the MHX led is kinda crappy, wrong spectrum and totally wrong mix of bulbs, its all cool white with a little blue only.

for that tank size, you should top up a little and get a maxspect Razor 160w 16k. It's full spectrum and definitely worth your money, controller built in too.

$500 unless buy 2nd hand, will not get you any good decent LEDs. Unless you DIY or get a few Par 38s but all these comes without controller.

Also depending on what your tank set up is, FOWLR, Softies/LPS Reef, Mixed reef or SPS tank.

or FOWLR where lighting is not an issue, a simple DIY with 5050 LED Strips cost you around $50 and you get your tank lit up, can even hook up a IR controller and have different colors changed via a controller.

Softies/LPS tank you can go for lower end LEDs like the Maxspect G2 and green elements LEDs, but they do not come with the correct spectrum or the correct Mix of LEDs, they all come with Cool white + royal Blue LEDs and some have violets.

for Mixed reef or SPS tank, you will have to look more into higher end LEDs like the Maxspect Razor, AI Hydra, Ecotech Radion Pro, GHL Mitras, Kessil & ReefBreeders/EverGrow.

They all provide you with Full Spectrum LEDs and a good controller, some better than the others.

The only LEDs that suit your budget is probably the ReefBreeders/Evergrow but you'll have to import in from China, That means no warranty if it spoils.

However, you can choose to top up a little and go for the Maxspect Razor 160w 16k (600+) and i assure you it will definitely be worth your money. Its famous for being the most bang for the buck good LEDs out in the market.

It also uses a good mix of LED (warm white + cool white + Royal Blue + Blue + True Violet (dual Core)).

LEDs like AI and Ecotech Radion chooses to use Cool White and throw in a mix of colorful LEDs like red/green/orange etc etc.

GHL Mitras on the other hand, have the best of both worlds, Warm white + cool white + Colorful leds, IIRC, all are individually controlled to dim or change the color spectrum, That of course comes with a premium price.

Im not saying the razor is the best here (i know i sounds like a razor sales man, i simply just love this LED!) but its definitely the best you can get with your budget.

Hope this helps

[xeneryx]

First hand maxspect razor 120w cost about that price. Slightly more only.

[ckamos]

message you. I am selling my maxspec G2 110W. supplier from DE lighting. you can consider. selling it bec I just upgraded to bigger tank.

Bro, I get back to you by Friday and thanks for offering.

[ckamos]

honestly the MHX led is kinda crappy, wrong spectrum and totally wrong mix of bulbs, its all cool white with a little blue only. for that tank size, you should top up a little and get a maxspect Razor 160w 16k. It's full spectrum and definitely worth your money, controller built in too. $500 unless buy 2nd hand, will not get you any good decent LEDs. Unless you DIY or get a few Par 38s but all these comes without controller. Also depending on what your tank set up is, FOWLR, Softies/LPS Reef, Mixed reef or SPS tank. or FOWLR where lighting is not an issue, a simple DIY with 5050 LED Strips cost you around $50 and you get your tank lit up, can even hook up a IR controller and have different colors changed via a controller. Softies/LPS tank you can go for lower end LEDs like the Maxspect G2 and green elements LEDs, but they do not come with the correct spectrum or the correct Mix of LEDs, they all come with Cool white + royal Blue LEDs and some have violets. for Mixed reef or SPS tank, you will have to look more into higher end LEDs like the Maxspect Razor, AI Hydra, Ecotech Radion Pro, GHL Mitras, Kessil & ReefBreeders/EverGrow. They all provide you with Full Spectrum LEDs and a good controller, some better than the others. The only LEDs that suit your budget is probably the ReefBreeders/Evergrow but you'll have to import in from China, That means no warranty if it spoils. However, you can choose to top up a little and go for the Maxspect Razor 160w 16k (600+) and i assure you it will definitely be worth your money. Its famous for being the most bang for the buck good LEDs out in the market. It also uses a good mix of LED (warm white + cool white + Royal Blue + Blue + True Violet (dual Core)). LEDs like AI and Ecotech Radion chooses to use Cool White and throw in a mix of colorful LEDs like red/green/orange etc etc. GHL Mitras on the other hand, have the best of both worlds, Warm white + cool white + Colorful leds, IIRC, all are individually controlled to dim or change the color spectrum, That of course comes with a premium price. Im not saying the razor is the best here (i know i sounds like a razor sales man, i simply just love this LED!) but its definitely the best you can get with your budget. Hope this helps

Thanks Evo for sharing. After your explanation, I have decided to spend more money in getting the right LED lights for my mix reef. Appreciate your kindness and advice.

[MAG]

Hi. How about zetlight led? Heard it's quite affordable. Anyone using it?

[sherman]

For those who have being using LEDs since the first LED aquarium lite is make available will know many fail after 2 to 3 years.(8 hours use daily at 80 to 100% )

The light intensity drop by around 30 to 50 % from day one.(Use your lux meter can measure)

Especially those from PRC.

Not to mention the LED driver and the power supply fail after less then 2 years.

So far the only LED light set that can last more then 3 years is Orphek and AI .

[Jameshong]

Not to mention the LED driver and the power supply fail after less then 2 years.

So far the only LED light set that can last more then 3 years is Orphek and AI .

Hi bro,

Just curious where you get the info from ? Any link?

[sherman]

Just do a random check when helping to check and/or repair some LEDs set from friends and some of the reefers.

[Evolutionz]

Hi. How about zetlight led? Heard it's quite affordable. Anyone using it?

the new zetlight with the 2 highpower White led seems rather interesting. but its quite abit over TS's budget.

[Jameshong]

Just do a random check when helping to check and/or repair some LEDs set from friends and some of the reefers.

Oic....i thought you have statistic data or link for your above claim...!

[Killerwhale]

there is no light source that will not deteriorated over times (be it LED, MH, fluorescent type to the range of individual brand type)........even our Sun will deteriorated over times.

[Evolutionz]

True. The 10000 hours lifespan of led is mostly misleading.. Sometimes it's not the led itself that gives way.. Power supply, fan controller etc etc. Support is important as well. I know of a few fellas who's radion broke down and waited a few months to get fixed.

[Killerwhale]

True. The 10000 hours lifespan of led is mostly misleading.. Sometimes it's not the led itself that gives way.. Power supply, fan controller etc etc. Support is important as well. I know of a few fellas who's radion broke down and waited a few months to get fixed.

agreed...support is very important. at least able to repair or upgrade.