MaxSpect Aquarium LED Lighting

[straydum]

hi does anyone know the lifespan of the bulbs? is it like the normal 1w/3w with gives about 50000 hours etc. thanks!

[comycus]

thinking of getting the 180W model for my 2x2x2.5ft tank.. anyone advise whether it good enough for the 2.5ft depth?

btw what the cost of the 160W and 180W model like?

2.5ft depth good enough to keep what?

fish only - yes

low light corals - yes

LPS - maybe, check with delightings

SPS - most prob not beyond 1.5ft

[comycus]

hi does anyone know the lifespan of the bulbs? is it like the normal 1w/3w with gives about 50000 hours etc. thanks!

suggest you read page 1 of this thread...

[kelvin70]

that good not need to buy 2 unit for my 4ft tank .... btw when ???

[kelvin70]

Hi Dr Evil, Thanks for the info

[LYK]

Sorry, 800cm ?? Can explain??

Thanks bro

[comycus]

Sorry, 800cm ?? Can explain??

Thanks bro

think he meant 800mm prob good for 3-4ft tanks.

[TayHongSiang]

thinking of getting the 180W model for my 2x2x2.5ft tank.. anyone advise whether it good enough for the 2.5ft depth?

btw what the cost of the 160W and 180W model like?

If you are intending to keep less than 40% SPS in yr tank, it is enough provided you place yr SPS at the top and directly under the LED.

The thing about LED, it does not have reflector to "spread" the light rays and because it is direct light, there will be shadows and those corals at the corners will not get that much par, unless you customise your LED fixture to cover every inch of yr tank.

But if you are starting out with soft and LPS corals, 160 / 180 W is good enough for yr 2.5ft depth.

[kelvin70]

think he meant 800mm prob good for 3-4ft tanks.

you are right bro, 800mm is the Length is for 3-4ft , so don't need to buy 2 unit of 400mm for the 4 ft....

[LYK]

think he meant 800mm prob good for 3-4ft tanks.

OK. Thanks bro

[TayHongSiang]

Any users can tell me whether the 110W is more white or blue or balance between the 2?

Will be placing my order, so just need some review of the spectrum.

[peacemaker]

18 LEDs each for white and blue, so it should be balanced...?

[superfish#1]

I have been following the reviews of these light and they seem very good. I have at tank that i am putting together and would like to know how many of these systems i would need.The demensions are 79inches long x 28inches wide x 32inches deep.Thanks for any help you can give me.

[tanit]

I have been following the reviews of these light and they seem very good. I have at tank that i am putting together and would like to know how many of these systems i would need.The demensions are 79inches long x 28inches wide x 32inches deep.Thanks for any help you can give me.

I am using 2 set for 5' tank. I think you will need 3 set.

[superfish#1]

I am using 2 set for 5' tank. I think you will need 3 set.

Hello, how is the light coverage and does it penatrate all the way to the bottom.What kind of coral do you have. any pictures.

[sherman]

You tank is 32 inch deep you need a 35 to 45 deg lens to bring the light down to the tank base.

Normal leds without lens has light dispension of 120 deg to 135 deg.

The penetration with lens is only 12 to 15 inch

[sherman]

Sorry the last sentence should be the penetration without lens is only 12 to 15 inch

[tanit]

Hello, how is the light coverage and does it penatrate all the way to the bottom.What kind of coral do you have. any pictures.

Here is pic, I did keep LPS at bottom like prata it's open well.

Note My tank is 30" deep.

[Jameshong]

Here is pic, I did keep LPS at bottom like prata it's open well.

Note My tank is 30" deep.

IMHO, you must thanks to the 2x30W LEDs , else I dun think 3W w/o len can penetrate the 30" deep tank lor !

[Terryz_]

Just wondering, is anyone having the 700mm model yet? From what I see from other websites, it does not have a timer and controller like the 400mm model?

And wondering if the 180mm model (60w) having 2 different plug to control the blue and white seperately or only 1 plug?

[sherman]

IMHO, you must thanks to the 2x30W LEDs , else I dun think 3W w/o len can penetrate the 30" deep tank lor !

Seeing light at the bottom of your tank does not mean lite is penetrating well .

Is that light enough or useful for your life stock?

Only a light and PAR meter can tell.

If you using LS to tell if the light is enough then 2 to 3 months time the result will show.

Of course those less light demanding LS will have no issue.

[Jameshong]

Seeing light at the bottom of your tank does not mean lite is penetrating well .

Is that light enough or useful for your life stock?

Only a light and PAR meter can tell.

If you using LS to tell if the light is enough then 2 to 3 months time the result will show.

Of course those less light demanding LS will have no issue.

yap...it true, time will tell. But It seems good for those >160W model from the spec on the website shown lor

[jackryan]

Here is pic, I did keep LPS at bottom like prata it's open well.

Note My tank is 30" deep.

Is that 30" from the sand bed to the actual "space" between the LED's and the waterline?

Also, how is the ambient temp running two of them at the same time?

[kelvin70]

Seeing light at the bottom of your tank does not mean lite is penetrating well .

Is that light enough or useful for your life stock?

Only a light and PAR meter can tell.

If you using LS to tell if the light is enough then 2 to 3 months time the result will show.

Of course those less light demanding LS will have no issue.

Hi Sherman Bro, do you think maxspect 2x110w can use for my 4x2x2.5 ?

[sherman]

If you can install 45 Deg lens on the led maybe just meet the basic requirement.

The led to led distance also must not be more then 1.5 inch apart.

If the above 2 requirements can be meet you can meet the basic requirement