LED lights suitable for 3ft 2.5ft 2.5ft. :)

[Hilmi21]

Tune down the blue for phototaking.
Or use an orange filter.
No camera sensor can read the blue light accurately

Oh okay will tune the blue down when ever im taking photo btw phones have orange filter?

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[sherman]

13 minutes ago, Hilmi21 said:

Oh okay will tune the blue down when ever im taking photo btw phones have orange filter?

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Some software in phone has.

U can get those orange cellophane paper from bookshop or art stall

or you can get orange camera filter from internet like ebay,Q0010, taobao.....

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spelling error

[Hilmi21]

Oh okay thanks

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[yukok.lim08]

If you know a bit of electrical or electronic DIY the light it may be cheaper

Sherman, i have read through ur LED DIY post. Its really amazing but i do not have confidence to DIY myself.


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[sherman]

Very easy. I can help you along. What is your need?

 

[kilo]

The Hydra 52 hd I will avoid at all cost due to the lens it use. 
The angle of the lens result in spotlight and burnt effect.
Its a good light if you remove the lens

Bro,
Interesting fact. Never heard about it before but worth checking on it since i have not bought it yet.
So which brand/ model would you recommend other than Ecotech Radion ( most ex and good I presume) for 3ft?


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[sherman]

If budget allow I will go for Ecotech G4 Pro  or Triton Lani Pro or Hydra 26 /52 HD 

 

 

[STORM TROPPER]

Im using T8 no led for me and that' how my corals grow with 2.5 hrs metal halide for photo period other than that its T8 all the way.

Below pics is T8, of course what kind of reef you going for to be consider with lighting.

[sharonleong]

On 10/4/2016 at 8:57 AM, sherman said:

Sis,

U sure you want 2.5 ft height? You hair and armpit will get wet when you drop you fraq ?

I have change from 2.5 ft height to 2 ft .

Best is 1.5 ft

Ok sure will arrange it to be 3ft by 2ft by 1.5ft thank you for your advice max 2ft.

[Mike Stone]

Sharon, 2 feet could be better, water volume more and so water more stable. But the catch is you need good lighting.



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[Mike Stone]

Sharon, 2 feet could be better, water volume more and so water more stable. But the catch is you need good lighting.



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[Mike Stone]

Sharon, 2 feet could be better, water volume more and so water more stable. But the catch is you need good lighting.



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[sharonleong]

22 hours ago, STORM TROPPER said:

Im using T8 no led for me and that' how my corals grow with 2.5 hrs metal halide for photo period other than that its T8 all the way.

Below pics is T8, of course what kind of reef you going for to be consider with lighting.

Could you show me your FTS?

[sharonleong]

On 10/4/2016 at 8:49 AM, sherman said:

The Hydra 52 hd I will avoid at all cost due to the lens it use. 

The angle of the lens result in spotlight and burnt effect.

Its a good light if you remove the lens

May i know the light you are using for your 5ft was radion G4?

Any review or article to show me regarding on the angle of lens for hydra 52?

Link provided will be very much appreciated.

On 10/4/2016 at 8:47 AM, sherman said:

Radion G4 easily cover 3 x 2 althought it is spec as 3 x 3 for general reefing

For SPS coverage is 2.5 x 1 .5

The spot lighting in G4 is greatly reduce by the new lens

SSpot lighting damages the corals. That what i read.

Getting one radion for general reefing would be good, confident to try sps than will add in another..

But one set of that wasn't cheap.

[sherman]

11 hours ago, sharonleong said:

May i know the light you are using for your 5ft was radion G4?

I using Radion G3 and 3 DIY led light sets

Any review or article to show me regarding on the angle of lens for hydra 52?

http://www.aquaillumination.com/lighting/hydra/

This link on AI show they are using 80 Deg lens

Link provided will be very much appreciated.

SSpot lighting damages the corals. That what i read.

Getting one radion for general reefing would be good, confident to try sps than will add in another..

Both Hydra and Radion are good lights. Only one is better then the others.

But one set of that wasn't cheap.

 

[Zoaslover]

I thinking of getting hydra probably will think twice now thanks

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[sharonleong]

10 hours ago, sherman said:

 

What bad about 80degree lens? Isn't that the best balance?

 

Optics

The Hydra FiftyTwo™ HD comes standard with 80 degree lenses giving you the best balance of power and spread. Our lens optics are custom designed, boasting greater than 90% optical efficiency and including a diffuse exit surface to provide improved color blending.

[sherman]

80 deg the light penetration is about 6 ft.
You need a very high tank to make use of the light. Or you hang your hydra very high

[sharonleong]

On 06/10/2016 at 6:36 AM, sherman said:

80 deg the light penetration is about 6 ft.
You need a very high tank to make use of the light. Or you hang your hydra very high

Ok I got it..

I just went to Madpetz today to understand about this lighting. KEN mention It a good light set, but you need to hang the light at least 16 to 18 inch above water level. ( If i remeber correctly)

If not it will spot kill the corals, I went to a few shops they are using AI Hydra. Fish Channel, MadPetz and Larry's main tank all their Hydra hang high and their corals are still very nice.

Buy two Hyrda is alot cheaper compare to radion.

 

[Tyler Sim]

You may want to reconisder your budget if you're going for LED. Think AI Hydra 52HD is at 8 plus already. My 2 feet runs the 24/28HD but i still feel that 52 would be better but a bit overkill. So... my 2 cents worth.

[sharonleong]

20 hours ago, Tyler Sim said:

You may want to reconisder your budget if you're going for LED. Think AI Hydra 52HD is at 8 plus already. My 2 feet runs the 24/28HD but i still feel that 52 would be better but a bit overkill. So... my 2 cents worth.

Yes now i'm consolidating the items. 

[Tyler Sim]

Can get 1 and slowly add.


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[sharonleong]

ANy more feedback?

[Ilovereeffish]

Hydra how much

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[DottyClown]

There was a time when Maxpect Razor was all the craze.  What happen to it?  Is it no longer in production? Or was it really not as good as many claimed? Just curious.