MaxSpect LED

[jackywongto]

Just wondering how many folks are using this light now.

Will be good to know how our tank is holding up using this light and to share tips and concerns if any.

Pls add in your nick and model below

- jackywongto - 110W

[stevenkoh08]

Wow new club arising the MaxSpect LED club opps sorry i'm not one yet

[jackywongto]

Wow new club arising the MaxSpect LED club opps sorry i'm not one yet

what are you waiting for

[stevenkoh08]

cannot lei now half way building the DIY set ha ha

unless someone sponsor me lo are u keen

[neokn]

My 2 set of DIY LED is up and running already. Going to add another 1 more roll of blue LED.

[tanit]

Just wondering how many folks are using this light now.

Will be good to know how our tank is holding up using this light and to share tips and concerns if any.

Pls add in your nick and model below

- jackywongto - 110W

Let me joint club too.

- jackywongto - 110W

- new_new - 160W x 2

[peacemaker]

- jackywongto - 110W

- new_new - 160W x 2

- peacemaker - 110W

[ACCK]

I am a new owner of 110w.

this light has a lot in its favor, the color (14k) and intensity is there,and the built in timer is so cool.all for a very good price, almost too low to be true. Love it!

Owners: pls add on what u personally like about it..

[straydum]

just a question to all owners, have you all have plans to change bulbs every 18-30 months? thats the only thing thats holding me back from getting one

[TayHongSiang]

personally after using for 4-5days...i can't really say i like it very much or i dislike it. the main thing is that, the colours of my corals dun look that great under maxspect as compared to T5 which allows me to have several combinations of ATI and VHO tubes.

some pple may like the shimmering effect, but to me, i'm not that particular...T5 will give a more uniform spread of PAR. but after using maxspect 60w, the extreme right and left corners dun get that much light intensity as the center portion. good thing is, i dun keep SPS..and my corners are low light demand corals like mushrooms and suns.

it will take some time for T5 users to get use to using LED and for yr corals to get used to it also...as during the first day..my corals did not open as big as before until the 3rd day...after getting use to the new lighting.

if you ask me which one will i choose between MH & LED...i will choose LED...unless you are not particular abt electricity cost and heat.

[peacemaker]

I agree that the transition from T5s to LEDs (MaxSpect) will take some time getting used to. Its actually less bluish to my eyes compared to my T5 combo (ATI Aquablue Special x2, ATI Blue+ x1 & ATI Actinic x1). I do not experience any issues with my corals as I use light diffusers to acclimatize them to the more intense lighting. As my tank consists of mainly zoas, with just the blue LEDs on, the effects are really stunning.

To answer bro straydum's question, if it does not impact my corals negatively, I will not replace the LEDs, but only time will tell.

[ACCK]

i agree, its such a new product, only time will tell as to reliability issues. i do wonder of cos, since its so low priced compared to other leds, what actually gives??

as to performance and build, i cant be more pleased.its like mh without the heat,strongly suited for nanos.

[ACCK]

i agree, its such a new product, only time will tell as to reliability issues. i do wonder of cos, since its so low priced compared to other leds, what actually gives??

as to performance and build, i cant be more pleased.its like mh without the heat,strongly suited for nanos.

[jackywongto]

T5 will give a more uniform spread of PAR. but after using maxspect 60w, the extreme right and left corners dun get that much light intensity as the center portion. good thing is, i dun keep SPS..and my corners are low light demand corals like mushrooms and suns.

how big is your tank Siang.

Prob you shld have bought the 110W instead?

I am using the 110W on a 1.5ft cube.

The PAR is uniform throughout the tank.

[sherman]

just a question to all owners, have you all have plans to change bulbs every 18-30 months? thats the only thing thats holding me back from getting one

Bro,

Do not think the data is right.

Most LED can last 100,000 running hours and so how can be 30 months?

[sherman]

personally after using for 4-5days...i can't really say i like it very much or i dislike it. the main thing is that, the colours of my corals dun look that great under maxspect as compared to T5 which allows me to have several combinations of ATI and VHO tubes.

some pple may like the shimmering effect, but to me, i'm not that particular...T5 will give a more uniform spread of PAR. but after using maxspect 60w, the extreme right and left corners dun get that much light intensity as the center portion. good thing is, i dun keep SPS..and my corners are low light demand corals like mushrooms and suns.

it will take some time for T5 users to get use to using LED and for yr corals to get used to it also...as during the first day..my corals did not open as big as before until the 3rd day...after getting use to the new lighting.

if you ask me which one will i choose between MH & LED...i will choose LED...unless you are not particular abt electricity cost and heat.

Should not have this issue unless your light set is not meant for your tank length.

[TayHongSiang]

Should not have this issue unless your light set is not meant for your tank length.

Yup..should have went for the 110W. So far, quite alright...but 110w will be perfect!

The main selling pt of LED is the minimal heat and electricty consumption...you can switch on for more than 10hrs and it will not affect yr temp compared to MH & T5. It's now more affordable thanks to mass production and increasing demand of such technology. But it will not take long for reefers to accept LED...prices have went down a lot.

[digibee]

Hi, me potential owner of 160W maxspect for my 2 ft cube.

Do you think it is overpower?

[TayHongSiang]

Hi, me potential owner of 160W maxspect for my 2 ft cube.

Do you think it is overpower?

you can dim the lights for yr model...you dun have to worry much abt "overpowering" for LED...coz the lights its not as "sharp" as MH.

[tanit]

you can dim the lights for yr model...you dun have to worry much abt "overpowering" for LED...coz the lights its not as "sharp" as MH.

You mean 160W can dim? How can I do it?

As I also use 160W but it seem not dimmable.

[jackywongto]

You mean 160W can dim? How can I do it?

As I also use 160W but it seem not dimmable.

not that I know of.

MaxSpect is not dimmable.

[Death_z7]

Hi, me potential owner of 160W maxspect for my 2 ft cube.

Do you think it is overpower?

Just wondering can it support up to 4ft tank (with 2.5 ft height) ?

[tanit]

Just wondering can it support up to 4ft tank (with 2.5 ft height) ?

Currently I use 160W model for 2.5 ft height. So far LPS like prata open quite well. For 4 ft you may need to consider 2 set.

[Blenny]

where to purchase these light?

[humphead wrasse]

Believe Iwarna is selling them. They give gd discounts too.