...I may breakdown and get a couple, few of these.....I'm tired of the others... :o
I have a couple of these and they're very nice....especially for the price. They're sleek, low profile and actually quite bright. I have a 48" fixture and a couple of small ones.
http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Light-Freshwater-Bright-s/66.htm
I also like the LED lighting.
Thanks for the link, Pauline. Do they penetrate to the bottom pretty well?
Boy, those prices seem very reasonable too..cheaper than other places that I have seen. And don't they save a lot on the electric bill too being LED's??
Quote from: shatanka on February 06, 2014, 07:58:38 AM
Boy, those prices seem very reasonable too..cheaper than other places that I have seen. And don't they save a lot on the electric bill too being LED's??
At about 9 watts, you betcha they save ya.....I probably have 40+ lamps burning now...yikes..
Those prices are great. I'll keep this link for future reference.
My only problem is I don't get great plant growth with my led lights.
Quote from: b125killer on February 06, 2014, 08:33:45 AM
My only problem is I don't get great plant growth with my led lights.
The have better bulbs available, but pricey.....do you have any sitting around that you're not using at the moment??....I'd like to try one on my swap setup tanks, if you do... ;D..if you'd let me borrow it for a day????....
Quote from: Mugwump on February 06, 2014, 08:42:34 AM
Quote from: b125killer on February 06, 2014, 08:33:45 AM
My only problem is I don't get great plant growth with my led lights.
The have better bulbs available, but pricey.....do you have any sitting around that you're not using at the moment??....I'd like to try one on my swap setup tanks, if you do... ;D..if you'd let me borrow it for a day????....
Jon, if Scott doesn't I have one I could let you use. I'm breaking down one of my 29g so it will fit your 20s.
Thanks, Willie....actually if I had two, or a 48", it'd be perfect, I may snag one locally too???...does it show off the blues and oranges, etc real well?....I'm hoping it will display the colors well..or better than the tubes...LOL..........as for here, I just want to save some electric.. ;D
I don't have any extra lighting. I need to start thinking about what im going to use for the 75 in my son's room.
Here is a picture of the 48" LED in the link that I have on my angel tank. No CO2 or fertilizers are used in this tank and there's just a plain gravel substrate. No windows reflect into this tank either. It has a black background. I just took this picture tonight.
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/paulinemi/LEDs0031_zps3e328cf7.jpg) (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/paulinemi/media/LEDs0031_zps3e328cf7.jpg.html)
Nice pic....the blues pop pretty good with your light... ;D..is that centered F/B..L/R..?
Quote from: Mugwump on February 06, 2014, 06:22:28 PM
Nice pic....the blues pop pretty good with your light... ;D..is that centered F/B..L/R..?
The above picture is with the light at the front of the tank.
Here's a picture with it at the back of the tank. I keep it at the front because I don't like seeing the heater and filter parts. The light is 48" long as is the tank....tank is 18" wide, 75 gallon.
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/paulinemi/LEDs0011_zpsace0d9f5.jpg) (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/paulinemi/media/LEDs0011_zpsace0d9f5.jpg.html)
Ah, ok.....thanks.....
Quote from: Mugwump on February 06, 2014, 06:48:42 PM
Ah, ok.....thanks.....
I could probably pull a 48 inch off of my 55g and bring it to the swap. I have no plants in that tank. That way you can see how the lights look against your fish.
Here's the difference in the 22" Marineland Double Bright and the 16" Beamswork LEDs. The center row of LEDs on the Marineland fixture consists of blue lights. The Beamswork has some blue lights "here and there". Overall the Beamswork is way brighter...and much less expensive.
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/paulinemi/LEDsSmall0021_zpsdc788968.jpg) (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/paulinemi/media/LEDsSmall0021_zpsdc788968.jpg.html)
Nice pic...it does show the difference...the Beamswork light being cheaper/brighter too, is a nice thing ;D
Quote from: wsantia1 on February 06, 2014, 08:45:00 PM
Quote from: Mugwump on February 06, 2014, 06:48:42 PM
Ah, ok.....thanks.....
I could probably pull a 48 inch off of my 55g and bring it to the swap. I have no plants in that tank. That way you can see how the lights look against your fish.
Thanks Scott....would you be able to bring it down with you on the Sunday trip?...we could just try it out, then I can get one later.....I'd just like to see how good it works.... ;D if not, no biggy, I may get one anyway???????....
Quote from: Mugwump on February 07, 2014, 10:00:38 AM
Quote from: wsantia1 on February 06, 2014, 08:45:00 PM
Quote from: Mugwump on February 06, 2014, 06:48:42 PM
Ah, ok.....thanks.....
I could probably pull a 48 inch off of my 55g and bring it to the swap. I have no plants in that tank. That way you can see how the lights look against your fish.
Thanks Scott....would you be able to bring it down with you on the Sunday trip?...we could just try it out, then I can get one later.....I'd just like to see how good it works.... ;D if not, no biggy, I may get one anyway???????....
Were you responding to Scott or me?
LOL......doh....LOL....disregard Willie, I got the lights mixed up on who had who.....Scott....oops....sorry guys.... ;D "senior moment" ;D
Tank with T8 lighting versus ...same tank with the LED fixture(brighter)
Blue Moonlight....nice.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The led lights seem clearer too me. I also like the moon lighting. I watch them at night with just the moon light. I like how it makes a shimmering shadow in the tank.
I just ordered two of the 24-36 LED lamps.....the longer ones were on sale, but not in stock..sheesh.... ;D
I'll check out 'TopDog' next... ;D
Stay away from the Marineland Single Brights. I have one of those and I can hardly tell it's on sometimes.
Quote from: wsantia1 on February 17, 2014, 08:30:12 AM
Stay away from the Marineland Single Brights. I have one of those and I can hardly tell it's on sometimes.
These are the same type/brand as the one I got from you.....2 lamps $71...no shipping fees...hard to beat that deal... ;D
Quote from: Mugwump on February 17, 2014, 12:50:34 PM
Quote from: wsantia1 on February 17, 2014, 08:30:12 AM
Stay away from the Marineland Single Brights. I have one of those and I can hardly tell it's on sometimes.
These are the same type/brand as the one I got from you.....2 lamps $71...no shipping fees...hard to beat that deal... ;D
That certainly is a great price. ;D ;D ;D
So I'm sitting here still waiting for my 'end of the day' delivery ;D ....geez Louise!
What carrier has it? UPS sometimes comes pretty late here.
My lights are here ;D My lights are here ;D My lights are here ;D My lights are here ;D
and they are super nice!!!... ;D
;D ;D ;D I'm happy for you.
Quote from: wsantia1 on February 21, 2014, 07:16:26 PM
;D ;D ;D I'm happy for you.
life's little pleasures ;D.....
I'm putting the LED fixtures on tanks ....two pair tanks so far...they look pretty awesome. I'm trying the 48" on the tank with the anubias blossom....amazing...I don't know why we hacen't switched before now....well, ok....$$$$$'s....LOL....they were always so damned expensive ;D....now, not so much
Quote from: Mugwump on February 22, 2014, 10:12:13 AM
I'm putting the LED fixtures on tanks ....two pair tanks so far...they look pretty awesome. I'm trying the 48" on the tank with the anubias blossom....amazing...I don't know why we hacen't switched before now....well, ok....$$$$$'s....LOL....they were always so damned expensive ;D....now, not so much
They also use less electricity.
Their on my wish list. I tend to think of my fish desires are necessities when in realty they're indulgences.
I just set up 3 LED lights...total wattage of about 16 watts....I took off and old 48"(with big cord ballast) and (2) 30"...total about 100 watts+....when I get done relamping, someday LOL, I should cut my electric by a nice chunk of change ;D....45 more tanks, or so to go... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Only 45 or more tanks... ;D LEDs are very cool though.
Quote from: Mugwump on February 22, 2014, 05:32:14 PM
I just set up 3 LED lights...total wattage of about 16 watts....I took off and old 48"(with big cord ballast) and (2) 30"...total about 100 watts+....when I get done relamping, someday LOL, I should cut my electric by a nice chunk of change ;D....45 more tanks, or so to go... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
LOL ;D ;D ;D
It's time to add a few more LED lights down there....alas, they're out of stock til April...sheesh...
Where are you getting the lights from?
Quote from: b125killer on March 14, 2014, 08:56:31 AM
Where are you getting the lights from?
they've been on sale here...but won't have more til the 1st of April...
http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Light-Freshwater-Bright-s/66.htm