6 Month Review on 165 Watt Chinese LEDs

Review on 165 Watt Chinese LEDs...
This is the link to the exact lights that i am reviewing from Ecotachi
www.ebay.com/itm/181287175098?...

[@koaleighhomestead2606]

I am highly impressed with the results you are achieving with these lights, and it's because of these lights that I discovered your channel as I wanted to see what sort of results other people are getting with them. I've just put an order in for one based on your results, and will soon get 2 more to cover our 6 foot tank. I am also highly impressed with your videos and the wealth of information in them, we've had a 4 foot 55 gallon for 16 months and am in the process of upgrading to the 6 foot 125 gallon and want to start being successful in having coral, we can learn so much from your videos so thanks so much for creating them. Subscrbed, keep up the good work.

[@marellom23]

Tank looks fantastic. Thanks for the demo of the lights. Your tank is making me wanna get my Reef back up and going. Take care and happy reef keeping

[@camerongardner1678]

Cheers for the videos on these led light bud. Have been looking around for awhile to find a decent led fixture without paying a arm and leg for them. You have sold me on these fixtures and brought them today, just have to wait for them now.... cant wait, be a great change to get away from T5. Subscribed to you now, so look forward to your updates. Thanks again, all the way from down under Australia ;)

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Thanks...I will definitely keep updating and making information videos and reviews as well. Youre going to love the amazing colors that the lights bring out in your tank. Thanks for the support!!!

[@welder2rr]

Great in depth video. It was exactly what I was looking for. I'm sold on these lights. Thanks.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+B. Roberts Thanks. Hope you like them!

[@shifusreef5313]

Nice vid. I’ve had a black box for years now. Works just as well as when I got them 6 years ago!

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

yup, a lot of misinformation out there. People are told to think that only high dollar stuff works. Im glad we can prove otherwise.

[@Totalballa41]

Hey, great video! I just got the same ones. What levels or % did you start the lights at when your first put them on?

[@woody0192]

I have had these exact lights on my 75 mixed reef for 3 months with no complaints! they put off some serious light! I unintentionally bleached my frogspawn after switching to these. Only complaint I have is the hanging kit provided sucks to install. Trying to get the light level on all axis's was a struggle that took two people because the end of wires that you hang from are just loops. Also the wires are not adjustable so if whatever your mounting the light to is higher then the provided cables or the surface isn't level to the water surface and you will have to figure out something. That was an easy fix though! What I did and I highly recommend doing to save the headache of installation is to buy a 4 Hook Wire Hanging Kit from RapidLED. Well worth the extra $10 per kit! For explanation sake Im going to refer to the width of the fixture as the x-axis and length as the y-axis.The kit gives you 18ft of cable on each side that can easily be adjusted for height, and leveling the y-axis to the tank water surface. The kit also gives you the flexibility to easily level the x-axis of the fixture to the tank water surface. Lastly you only need 2 screws to mount the entire set up, the wire from the light goes into a female threaded adaptor that gets screwed onto a male threaded adaptor. The male threaded adaptor is the part that you screw into your desired location. With these provided adaptors, if you need/want to temporarily take the fixture down you can easily do so without having to remove screws. All you have to do is unscrew the female adaptor connected to the wire from the male adaptor (that stays in place) and you can move everything. When you want to put the light back up all you have to do is screw the female adaptor back onto the male adaptor that is still screwed into its original place.

[@kianshiningday8871]

thanks for the video , actually I watched your video in the right time , when I was going to change my lights, I already got them, just wondering what's your lightning duration for both white and blue? thanks.

[@iedragons9535]

Hey trinidad love ur videos! I just subbed! Tank looks great im really considering these lights i do have a question tho what is the main difference between these and ecotech radions obviously price lol how come there so inexspensive?

[@c4snipar]

I got the mars aqua and love them. I am running the white at the lowest and the blue about 40-50%. Don’t turn them up and acclimate them, I once burnt some of my corals. The only down side of the mars aqua was that it doesn’t come with the percentage or numbers on the dials.

[@ldballoon4]

Alright. Thanks for the review. who makes the lights? There are different brands of the black boxes.

[@britnjosh42]

Can u link multiple lights to eliminate so many plug ins? For example, if you have 3 lights hanging can u link the first two to the third and have the power cord from the third to the outlet? I'm not even sure it's possible, I just come across it once and can't remember where it was.

[@dheerajnandeesh164]

Hey , nice tank man . Wanted to know what filter ur running and if u r running any reactors? What do u do for calcium dosing?

[@scprepper2672]

i love the green bay packers. both the team and the coral. im going to get some for my tank.

[@jay2romeo09]

Thanx man got that light now what do u recommend I put my whites on and my blues ??

[@Drewbil]

What do you do for turning on/off the lights without stunning the corals?

[@Eiooeek]

The running watt per led is around 2.18 max., total no. of leds: 55pcs, which's around 118 to 120W at max. The oldest version got the true label for the actual running watt at max. is at around 118-120W.

[@XicoFlores777]

Hey bro do these light need filter on top ? The while filter you have on top

[@JasonXBeats]

I have a 48 inch 50 gallon narrow tank how high should I place these on each side?

[@radajamesjavelosa]

Nice aquarium, I got same lights like you, I got mine about 8 months ago, Quick question bro, how many huars you running lights???

[@renatoscher2211]

What's the best set up if i use this lights on my 28g bio cube ? 50% white 70%blue?

[@janicecruz1637]

I have a 36 gallon Reef aquarium I just ordered the 165 wine do you think that will be enough

[@ReefTVH20]

Looks great

[@Tbobization]

What's the distance between the light and the water's surface or the aquarium?

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

I've heard so many mixed reviews about these lights and about that sand. I ended up buying that sand and these lights lol. Any other tips would be great because it's a brand new 75.

[@VenomsDeath]

What do you think about the 160 watt maxspect lights.

[@gerardduquette9296]

Curious how many hours per day you keep your lights on? I recently purchased Galaxyhydro Led 55x3w Dimmable 165w Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Light for Reef Coral & Fish from Amazon. Thanks!

[@c4snipar]

Is this the same as the Marsaqua brand? Ebay now has it for a set of 2 for $167.99.

[@jay2romeo09]

Actually u state that in the video how long do u run whites for is what I need to know really .....u been a gr8 help man thanx in advance

[@TheReeferCuz]

just bought these light for my 20L i put them about 10" off water 50% blue and 30% white is that good?

[@sivart1210]

what color filter were you using in the video?

[@Brmmsilva]

How did they behave along the time? Did they kept their performance?

[@iammrhappy12]

I'm interested in buying 2 of these for my 72 long 125 gallon tank. Is it 165 watt per console? or 165 watts on both? Thanks

[@skullartcollector]

How's the leds now, still going strong or did you get new ones, age is lower par?

[@TheReeferCuz]

how long are the blues on and the whites

[@Drewbil]

What is your CH1 and CH2 set on?

[@robertlangford7637]

do you dose ?those are nice light but do they really work

[@Isaactorres123]

Sold me! Great review man! I'm getting 2 of these for my 40 breeder. Thanks boss man! I'll be doing a review on these lights for my channel when I get them! Keep Reefing!

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Isaac Torres thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

i actually have 3 of these units now over my 6 foot 180 gallon tank and they are controlled by my apex...i have some newer vids you can check out and see the 180 although im way overdue for an update!

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

***** Glad to hear it! Did you have it before you watched my video or did you buy it after watching it?

[@Isaactorres123]

***** I'm going with 2 of them because I like the look of it...I'm doing a DIY hang so you won't be able to see the chords or wires...

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

I actually ended up putting them in the canopy for my 180 so now you cant see them

[@brianbii1104]

I just bought 1 for 55 dollar on amazon just to try them. It will be here tomorrow. Hope to get da same results as u

[@elpollo2867]

Were they good?

[@jonathanjiles311]

Great looking tank! I have the same LED lights and I wanted to know what settings do you use for your lights? I have a phosphate issue as well that I am currently working on. I think I have my light settings too high. I have the "blues" on 75 and the "whites" on 50. I think this may be too extreme because my hammer coral lost its color.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Jonathan Jiles Yes, you definitely want to start them low and work them up slowly to those numbers. I started at 25% whites and 35% blues and worked my way up to 50% White and 75 % blue over a 7 month period acclimating my corals to the strong light...Just take it slow and you will love the outcome at the end!

[@necrobestial]

Your tank looks amazing! Did you put the lights at max brightness? Do you have an update on your tank now a year later? Id love to see that. Thx

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Marcelo Jerez Thanks for comment, no i never have run my lights at full brightness...highest i have ever ran them is 70% white, 80% Blue on my 24 inch deep tank. I no longer have this tank due to an upgrade to a 180 gallon display system, which you can check out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbLiK2XebutaZo This video is a little dated from almost 8 months ago so i will do an update! watch all my other vids to check out the new system!

[@roncrook898]

hi I also bought these lights that you have my tank is OK nothing like your tank could you give me some pointers on what your donation and maybe some pointers on how to get my tank to thrive

[@VideoGamePlay-xy7wi]

Good job very nice set up .. I have a ? I just got a pair of the same lights how hight do they have to be off the tank

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Depends on your configuration. Mine are 13 inches due to the canopy height

[@MiniMattTV]

Hi, so is the true colour (to your eye) closer to the colour with the filter on? All pictures ive seen look really pink/purple, but yours looks great through the filter! really glad to see you've had good growth! I have been looking at one of these for a red sea max 130 I just got but want to keep the lights in the hood if possible, do you think this would work? thanks

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Yes, the color spectrum i have is truer to the eye using the filter but the great thing about the lights is that the white spectrum and the blue spectrum are on two different channels so you can actually blend them at whatever intensity you wish to create whatever color spectrum you wish! I have seen great growth, color and coral health using these lights! I was able to put mine in the hood of my current 180 gallon! Check out my newer videos and equipment tour to see how they are sitting in the hood.

[@MiniMattTV]

Thanks for the response, I bought a unit that came on Thursday and is the older style with two red switches, not sure if there is a difference between the LEDs or not

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

i believe there are differences although i unfortunately can not tell you specifically what they are. I can tell you that i have seen people be successful with those as well. Definitely let us know how they do for you.

[@jenniferm234]

How are the lights still doing? This video being 4 yrs old, wondering if you still had the same lights?

[@gzup240]

What timer you got those on?

[@ironman20725]

What are you running the lights at?

[@dillibob24]

looking into buying these lights for my 40g breeder and was wondering if you think that running one over it would be sufficient light output and coverage for it? i have mostly lps and some green slimmer been running a current usa 4 bulb t5 for the past 5 years and looking to upgrade thanks

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+dylan33 One would work if you hang it high enough. Ive seen it done like that before. If it were me, i would put 2 side by side at a lower height at a lower percentage of power. This would save on power, hopefully help the diodes and drivers last longer, plus eliminate shadowing and dark spots around the edges. A much cleaner look in my opinion.

[@ElPhoenixRising]

Awesome vid! How many would you suggest for a 20 gallon long? 30inx12x12

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

One at a raised height would work, but 2 side by side would give you the best coverage. i recommend one light for every 2 ft of length

[@b.sathurshan3090]

What brand light you using

[@jamesamos4745]

Was the filter you added showing us what the light looks like in person? I know the camera doesnt show a good representation of what our eye sees. I'm planning for a large tank build and ben debating different lights.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

yes, the filter provides a more accurate representation of what you see in person

[@anthonydangelo1142]

Sick tank. How do you adjust the light intensity on this system? I noticed the link doesn't say that you can adjust it like the other one Ecotachi offers.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Thanks Anthony, Yes they are adjustable. Each channel has a dimmer which can be adjusted from off through 100 percent intensity. You can adjust the different channels to create whichever spectrum you prefer very easily :)

[@Furfeatherandclaw]

Hey nice video! Thinking of getting one of these. My tank is 32" wide and 22" deep. Would one fitting be enough? Two seems like it might be overkill if this is 50%!? :)

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Furfeatherandclaw i would recommend using 2 so that you dont get any shadowing on the sides...i honestly feel like 24 inches of coverage is all you would get without some shadowing...I think you would be much happier with 2

[@sundance1247]

Nice tank. You've convinced me to switch out my MH bulbs to these. How well do these give a shimmer in the water?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

sundance1247 Thanks, these give out great shimmer especially with sufficient surface water movement.

[@sevensurvival]

Nice tank,good light review.thanks,respect.......Seven Thunders

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Thanks man...thanks for watching and the comment...definitely watch my other videos and tell me what you think...always looking for ideas for new content!

[@multisturge]

I have a 3ft (90cm) tank given from my friend, lights not very good because they just T5 bulbs resting on the tank with not even reflectors but I want to get some SPS so I been looking at LEDs. Will I need 1 fixture or 2 to get a full light cover for a 3ft tank?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+multisturge I would suggest 2 lights so that you have full coverage with no shadowing effect.

[@multisturge]

ok thanks

[@jay2romeo09]

your Video is so useful man i saw the one when u bought em so u see the growth thats they have given and im looking to buy em for my set up its a 2,1/2 inc tank 140rio do u think one would be enough ??

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Julius Chideme What are the dimensions of your tank?

[@jay2romeo09]

It has a surfaces area of 81cm×36 and 50cm deep sorry i mean 120rio ...

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Julius Chideme One light would work if it is hung high enough. Your tank is shallow so a higher hanging height should not keep you from having proper par levels down to the bottom of your tank.

[@jay2romeo09]

Thanx so much fo the advice im getting these no doubt ... im subscribed i holla for some help now and again ...

[@BoY860]

the combination of colors on this specific model looks amazing thanks for posting. im between this and the aquamana version of chinese led but this just brought me back im ordering ghis week hopefully :)

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Glad this helped you. Watch the newest videos to see these same lights on a 180 gallon display thats 25 inches deep!

[@BoY860]

trianad1 yeah it looks great im getting them for my 180 aswell. ordering that them tommorow

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

BoY860 Just make sure to start them low in intensity and slowly acclimate your corals by raising the brightness by 5 to 10% every few weeks.

[@bvaughn777]

any adjustment issues with your anemones? Were the LEDs too bright at first? Did they move around much?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

No movement from the nems. I did notice an adjustment in the zooxanthellae with some expelling of them at first but that was only the first day or so and they have been doing great ever since! :) I have 4 anemones in the new tank and they all love the lights...check out my newest video to see them in the new tank with these same lights :)

[@brandongray8121]

what kind of filters were you using on the camera?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

gel filters

[@happy93384]

I got exactly the same led same seller so my review is it will grow every coral i run 40 % white and 90 % blue I don't like the 3500k white they give yellow look to tank and that is the only thing that kills t5 look

[@Smarcus420]

Would you want 2 of these lights for a 40B mixed tank? Or would you get the long version

[@brianbii1104]

Marcus Cofer I bought 1 on amazon for 55 dollars they where so awesome I ended up buying two more for my 150 gallon tank.

[@christianbruns7118]

How hight should one place this LED lamps on top of the aquarium?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

mine are sitting 12 inches above the tank

[@shawnjenkins2124]

I have three lightboxes on my tank do you think that is too much for my tank it's 5 feet long 18 inches deep and 18 inches wide . I have the light 18 inches above water level. what do you think I need to set mine on Im at the point where I'm ready to give up on my tank I have tried everything from setting my blues - 100% an my whites to about 20. I only have LPS corals in my tank and a couple anemone I even tried to put tape on the red green and yellow because causes diatoms. please help I'm willing to try anything

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Shawn Jenkins I will gladly help you if you want. What i can set up for you is some one on one chats with live video feed where I can give you specific detailed advise for your specific tank. If youre interested in one of my personalized packages feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I can build you your own package for your own needs. As for your specific question, No its not too much light.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Shawn Jenkins Also, follow along with the series im currently making for a club. Here is the latest video preview kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5y1anubqdmUjtk

[@adammiaoulis7849]

I have a 8 gallon 50cm by 30cm do I need one or two? please reply

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Adam Miaoulis I think even one of these would be way too much for an 8 gallon nano. Fortunately there are several other options out there from the chinese LED market that would be great options. In fact i believe the same manufacturer who makes these also make a nano version. Spend some time on Google and im sure youll find it!

[@rmiles54]

What schedule are you running these lights? Do you have a build thread?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

I run a longer schedule than most because i set it around my long work schedule so i can enjoy it but to answer your question my light cycle is as follows...Blue (Actinics) lights come on a 5AM, White (Full Spectrum) lights come on at 7AM, white lights turn off at 6:45 PM, and Blue lights turn off at 11PM...Completely dark from 11PM to 5AM. I dont have a step by step build thread but i did make an Equipment tour videa a few months ago where you can see the gear i use and i will be doing an Equipment update video this week so definitely subscribe so you can check it all out! Go to my video list to see the equipment tour :)

[@DJBEN87]

Nice tank. I got the same lights so can you tell me how long is your light on.i mean the time.now i have blue lights 10 h and white 8 h.the blue starts and ends 1h bevor and after the white.what do you think is that ok?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

That works just fine but most important is the intensity level...intensity depends on how high above the water and how deep your tank is...I currently run 16 hours of blues at 70% and 11 hours of whites at 50% with an 8 hour dark cycle and my lights are 13 inches above the water on a 24 inch deep tank

[@msgreens07]

How's this light working out for you, I'm hesitant to get it from chine and wait so long for the light, what's the returns like

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Hey Kt, The lights are working awesome! Ive had them for a year and everything looks and grows great! The ones i ordered came from california and arrived in about 2 days from ordering and came packaged in a very secure, protective and professional manner :) I ordered from ecotachi in California.

[@adamphila]

where u get filters for ur camera

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Mark Short on Facebook

[@plumehead]

nice tank, thinking of retrofitting my JBJ 28 g and putting one of these in my hood. would one be to powerful for a 28 g and would it be to much with it so close to water line?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Ive actually seen one on a biocube and it was great! The great thing about these is that they are dimmable so you can control the intensity of the lights on both channels from about 10-15% all the way to 100% with just the turn of a knob!

[@plumehead]

trianad1 there is a 120w and 165w. would the 120w make more sense in your opinion for 28g?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

D Gomez They are all 120W functioning in reality. All the models come with all 3 watt LEDs which with 55 LEDs adds up to 165 Watts but they only operate them at 2.2Watts each so thats 120W total output for longevity of the diodes and power consumption. So they are actually the exact same, just depends on how the seller markets them as 165 or 120...

[@johnd5500]

How many would i need on a 65 reef tank? 36w 18d 24tall.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

i would do 2

[@antoniodestefano5209]

Dude ima go back to these lightS I’m running maxspect r420r to complicated

[@jasonfennema871]

any chance you can mount this light instead of having it hang from roof ?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Jason Fennema Definitely, if you watch my more current videos you can see that these lights are now mounted in the canopy of my 180 gallon reef :)

[@tonyftlaud5256]

Great tank! Do you think this light would be sufficient for a tank that is 31 in deep

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Anthony Petrillo Yes, in fact all the testing that has been done to prove the worthiness of this light has been done using 31 inch tanks

[@tonyftlaud5256]

trianad1 Thanks for the quick reply and info.

[@jamescarter485]

if ur wanting to grow lps are these lights to bright for that?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

depends on how high of a setting and how high above the water like any other LED.

[@cazadorDeBlackHoles]

Is this led light good for a fresh water planted aquarium?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Hi Samuel, I have seen them over freshwater tanks as they provide a good spectrum, but i believe there is a model available that is specifically made for freshwater planted tanks and the required light parameters for plants vs corals.

[@thomasmccaffery5941]

How do you control these lights? Controller included? Apex?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

I use my apex to control the lights but they come with dimmer knobs to control each channels intensity

[@nenocoelho772]

this video is over year old i was wandering if you still would recommend these lights?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Angelina Gaudio yes, Ive been using these same lights for almost 2 years and are now over my 180 gallon reef and doing great. go check out my newer videos to see them in action still running and doing great.!

[@pakcom-vl9kd]

@@ResponsibleSustainableReefing Thanks

[@paulbragin5034]

Where did you get the light filter?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Any gel filters for cameras will work. you can find packs of camera gel filters online

[@robertlangford7637]

nice video

[@msgreens07]

I followed your link but the ship from says china

[@InfamousAquatics]

Think this would work for a 90 gal SPS? What is that filter on the camera?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Absolutely...A 90 is the same footprint as my tank...Like I said, You MUST acclimate your corals to the intensity of LEDs...doesn't matter what other light you had...if it wasn't LEDs already then you must acclimate your corals for success...take your time and your tank will look amazing...The filter is a gel filter...just a small orange gel filter inexpensive..I bought 8 for $5

[@InfamousAquatics]

Nice i am worried about the extra height. Just started my Reef build, so i am looking at everything.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

These grow coral in tanks over 30 inches deep no problem...2 extra inches on your tank will be no biggie ;)

[@InfamousAquatics]

nice. Might have to grab these, instead of buying 8 t5s.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

ohh Heck yea!!!! I bought mine over buying new T5 bulbs and have never looked back!!!! You're going to love the color you get with these!!

[@berniemadina6145]

Just subscribed👍

[@shawnjenkins2124]

have you had any problem with algae I have those exact same lights and I have been having a bunch of algae growth in my tank

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+Shawn Jenkins No sir, I have not, and theres a few different reason why. Algae is not really a light issue as it is a nutrient issue. Algae can not grow if it doesnt have the phosphates, nitrates, and other nutrients which feed it and cause it to show up. When most people have algae break outs their water tests great because the algae is consuming all these nutrients and therefore they arent in the water. This is the basis for an algae scrubber where the algae is used to consume these nutrients as it flows over the scrubber. I run an Ultra Low Nutrient system. It is set up over a long period of time to acclimate corals to the low nutrients and also mainly used in hard coral tanks. This system strips the system of all those nutrients which wont allow algae to be produced or grow. Having strong lighting is not a cause for the algae issue but rather it feeds the algae once it has already been established and converted to photosynthesizing the light. Get rid of step one ( the nutrients) and it cant get to step 2 (light). I actually never really even clean my glass because no phosphates to produce the algae haze on the glass...I will be making a new video soon where i go in depth and cover this information.

[@kingfish9395]

Just ordered these

[@leedent3862]

would one of the led units be enough for a aqua one 195 tank ?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

it should be depending on what lenses it has. but yes one unit should work for that tank

[@brianbii1104]

Get two cause u don’t want to over work them. I heard they catch for real easy

[@tommyyazzz]

this led light is sufficient for 10 g of aquarium with corals? Tnx

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

it would be more than enough...in fact i think it would almost be too much! There are some great smaller alternatives from builders like Reefbreeders...check out their nano reef light!

[@MichiganSolar]

trianad1 Those lights are much costlier than this one. Can't we position it higher and use it at minimum light output?. Thanks for the videos! and keepem coming

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Aravindhan Thirukonda Sure, you can do pretty much whatever you wish to do. just giving alternatives so you can see other options and make the best choice for what you want. I'd rather you make the best choice with no regrets :)

[@gr2262]

I have this same led light on my 24g and to be honest with you I have had my coralline nearly gone and a monti die on me. Sony local LFS said it might be due to the intensity of he light but I keep my whites at about 30-40% and blues at about the same and at night leave blues on at 35%. I'm not sure what's going on but have a feeling the lights aren't helping my tank out am I missing something here?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Lights are just one part of a large equation that equals long term success...Coral line growth is mostly based on alk and calcium levels in the water, not so much on light so you may want to focus on your levels and tests to see where everything is sitting and dose accordingly. How deep is your tank and how high above the water are your lights?

[@KYfishguy]

what filter did you use on the camera?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+KYfishguy They are a set of gel filters that i purchased from a gentleman by the name of Mark Short which you can find through a quick search on facebook

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

+KYfishguy They were $5 shipped

[@sven7639]

+Responsible Sustainable Reefing Facebook shows me seven Mark Short, how about a link?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Sven C facebook.com/mark.short.948

[@TheReeferCuz]

btw are urd on a timer?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

My lights are controlled by my apex controller

[@yoel34]

I have a 46 gallong bow front tank. I need 1 or 2 units?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Alhdin Ramos it depends on how you plan on mounting them as far as height above the water, etc...but i would recommend one unit for ever 2 feet of length, if your tank fits within that then one should be enough

[@yoel34]

I am confused because it is 3 feet long. I do not know if it will cover all areas in my tank. What do you think?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Your bowfront is 3 feet long? hmm, you may be alright, if anything, you may get some slight shadowing on the edges, unfortunately cant know until you hang one up and see.

[@TheRobber26]

Alhdin Ramos go with 2, I've made the mistake of only buying one and it leaves too much of a shadow on the sides

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

There you go Alhdin Ramos, Robert Janes has done it and has some good advice! Cant wait to see your tank with your new lights!

[@bennygarcia0529]

What is the name of the light again? Thanks

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

If you just google or ebay search Aquarium Chinese LEDs then you will see all the different variations available. I purchased mine from a ebay seller Ecotachi and had a great experience and fast shipping.

[@bennygarcia0529]

Thanks!!

[@michaelmyers5027]

Are these still running? I have a 32 gallon cube. Buying 1 now.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

I upgraded tanks, look at my other videos, but yes im still using these lights

[@michaelmyers5027]

@@ResponsibleSustainableReefing thank you for the response. 1 would be good enough for a 32 gallon biocube correct? I se people cut holes in the lids and place them on top. And turn the brightness down. But I dont know if it's too close.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

@@michaelmyers5027 one would be enough. For the best light spread i would hang it above 8 to 12 inches if possible

[@michaelmyers5027]

@@ResponsibleSustainableReefing just ordered. My biocube LEDs are not strong enough. They look all white when on. I even have ot programmed for all lights on at full intensity during day so blues are on too and it still looks white. No blue tint at all.

[@msgreens07]

Did you get any type of warranty on the lights

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

They came with a 1 year US warranty...Im sorry about the incorrect link...if you go to that link and go to the sellers store for ecotachi you can look at the different packages and look for the ones shipping out of california with the US warranty. sorry for the mix up.

[@gavynsmith7856]

Where can you fine these led and what is the exact name for them?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Thanks for the question...i will ad the exact link to the ones i have in the "about" section...but here is a link for you as well... www.ebay.com/itm/181287175098?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@duprenelson9782]

trianad1 will these work with Apex

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

dupre nelson There is an $8 modification that will allow compatibility with Apex and ReefKeepers...ohh and $8 will be enough for 4 lights to be modified :)

[@duprenelson9782]

We're do I get it

[@duprenelson9782]

We're do I get it

[@owensdelsols2]

how much does it cost a month to run?

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

Are you asking about the lights or the whole system?

[@owensdelsols2]

The lights, i just purchased 3 and i was just wondering what the cost was.

[@ResponsibleSustainableReefing]

The lights are set to run at a total of 120 Watts to conserve energy. I know that the power bill went down a bit when i went to these over my old T5s/Metal Halides but i cant give you an exact number. i can check the apex and see how many amps they are pulling and then you can calculate the amps with how much your local power company charges.

[@c4snipar]

Smart man buy Chinese made products. I am going to get one for my 55

[@chipturd55]

tank looks way too red

[@junito1957]

I LAUGHT AT ALL THIS BECAUSE A LED IS A LED AND IT MADE FROM MOST LIKLY FROM THE SAME PLACE FROM THE MOST EXPENSIVE TO THE CHINES BOX

[@irishlad7458]

I just got mine with free fire extinguisher