Aquatraders 3w leds

NWA-Planted · 02-13-2013, 04:39 PM

So once again, checked out aquatraders / odysea and found them carrying new led lighting.

Has anyone dealt with them, looking at the 36" plant evo using 24 3watt leds. Reviews look promising and the fixture itself looks fine.

And since it doesn't have fans chances are there is an option to install even stronger drivers.

Has anyone had dealings with them.

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micheljq · 02-13-2013, 05:03 PM

I have this one : http://www.aquatraders.com/BeamsWork...36-p/56283.htm

since january 5th 2013.

My tank is 36" X 18" X 24" high. At first I was worried, I was not sure i would get even low light with this fixture. But my plants are thriving, I am really happy with it.

Michel.

NWA-Planted · 02-13-2013, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by micheljq

I have this one : http://www.aquatraders.com/BeamsWork...36-p/56283.htm

since january 5th 2013.

My tank is 36" X 18" X 24" high. At first I was worried, I was not sure i would get even low light with this fixture. But my plants are thriving, I am really happy with it.

Michel.

Have any photos of it on the tank by chance?

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**sjb1987** · 02-13-2013, 05:55 PM

I did some reading on a reef site and they said the LEDs had more of a spot like effect but their corals were doing fine.... Nothing was stated about the life span of the LEDs though

micheljq · 02-13-2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWA-Planted

Have any photos of it on the tank by chance?

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Here, taken shorthy upon reception :

http://s1267.beta.photobucket.com/us...08d80.jpg.html

http://s1267.beta.photobucket.com/us...1c0b8.jpg.html

im2smart4u · 02-13-2013, 07:30 PM

I just bought this fixture: http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Brigh...ed-p/56270.htm

It is a 9x1 watt LED for my little rimless 12 inch cube. The tank isn't set up yet, but just looking at it, it looks significantly brighter than my 2 bulb T5NO on my 25 gallon tank. Makes me glad I didn't get the 6x3 watt fixture. I am sure that would have been major overkill.

**sjb1987** · 02-13-2013, 08:32 PM

Well I might be the Ginny pig unless I find something else.... May do 2 of the 3w evos on a 40b...unless you guys think 1 would be plenty...it'll be a hightech tank with some nice plant species

NWA-Planted · 02-13-2013, 08:50 PM

Try one first lol

I may be the other test subject

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**sjb1987** · 02-13-2013, 08:53 PM

I only worry about the spot lighting effect

NWA-Planted · 02-13-2013, 09:12 PM

That shouldn't be to noticeable the farther from the substrate the light is...

They probably used like 30° optics on them

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VisionQuest28 · 02-13-2013, 09:38 PM

I have the 18" with 10 3w LED's. It has 3 blue and 7 white LED's. I am still scaping the tank and dont have water in it yet, but i think its too blue. Wish they had the light you're talking about in a 20" size.

Anyway, the light itself seems well made. I have one of mistergreen's DIY PAR meters on the way, so I will be able to give an idea what kind of out put these really have. Wont be exactly the same as the one you're considering, but should be a good reference point anyway.

NWA-Planted · 02-13-2013, 10:10 PM

That reminds me!! Guy on youtube tested that light you have with a par meter, directly under the light open air at 18" was hitting around 73 par if i recall correctly...

Here is the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y8Z...e_gdata_player

There is a thread on monster fish keepers on the 1w led models, the output is impressive

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NWA-Planted · 02-14-2013, 01:14 PM

Well i went ahead and picked up a 3w version, see how it goes

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**sjb1987** · 02-14-2013, 04:15 PM

You're braver than me....I just couldn't click the buy button yet until I get some better reviews... Keep us updated

NWA-Planted · 02-14-2013, 04:59 PM

Saw a lot of good things on monster fish so still a gamble just not as large lol.

Will definitely let you guys know, will try and get some images of light spread etc... Just need a par meter

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02-13-2013, 04:39 PM	#1
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,095	Aquatraders 3w leds So once again, checked out aquatraders / odysea and found them carrying new led lighting. Has anyone dealt with them, looking at the 36" plant evo using 24 3watt leds. Reviews look promising and the fixture itself looks fine. And since it doesn't have fans chances are there is an option to install even stronger drivers. Has anyone had dealings with them. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

02-13-2013, 05:03 PM	#2
micheljq Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 232	I have this one : http://www.aquatraders.com/BeamsWork...36-p/56283.htm since january 5th 2013. My tank is 36" X 18" X 24" high. At first I was worried, I was not sure i would get even low light with this fixture. But my plants are thriving, I am really happy with it. Michel. __________________ Newbie with plants, Quebec.

02-13-2013, 05:55 PM	#4
sjb1987 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (67/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Van Buren, Arkansas Posts: 467	I did some reading on a reef site and they said the LEDs had more of a spot like effect but their corals were doing fine.... Nothing was stated about the life span of the LEDs though __________________ -sean Last edited by sjb1987; 02-13-2013 at 06:03 PM.. Reason: Spellcheck

02-13-2013, 08:32 PM	#7
sjb1987 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (67/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Van Buren, Arkansas Posts: 467	Well I might be the Ginny pig unless I find something else.... May do 2 of the 3w evos on a 40b...unless you guys think 1 would be plenty...it'll be a hightech tank with some nice plant species __________________ -sean

02-13-2013, 08:50 PM	#8
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,095	Re: Aquatraders 3w leds Try one first lol I may be the other test subject Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

02-13-2013, 07:30 PM	#6
im2smart4u Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 311	I just bought this fixture: http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Brigh...ed-p/56270.htm It is a 9x1 watt LED for my little rimless 12 inch cube. The tank isn't set up yet, but just looking at it, it looks significantly brighter than my 2 bulb T5NO on my 25 gallon tank. Makes me glad I didn't get the 6x3 watt fixture. I am sure that would have been major overkill.

02-13-2013, 08:53 PM	#9
sjb1987 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (67/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Van Buren, Arkansas Posts: 467	I only worry about the spot lighting effect __________________ -sean

02-13-2013, 09:12 PM	#10
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,095	Re: Aquatraders 3w leds That shouldn't be to noticeable the farther from the substrate the light is... They probably used like 30° optics on them Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

02-13-2013, 09:38 PM	#11
VisionQuest28 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (56/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Constantia, NY Posts: 557	I have the 18" with 10 3w LED's. It has 3 blue and 7 white LED's. I am still scaping the tank and dont have water in it yet, but i think its too blue. Wish they had the light you're talking about in a 20" size. Anyway, the light itself seems well made. I have one of mistergreen's DIY PAR meters on the way, so I will be able to give an idea what kind of out put these really have. Wont be exactly the same as the one you're considering, but should be a good reference point anyway.

02-13-2013, 10:10 PM	#12
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,095	Re: Aquatraders 3w leds That reminds me!! Guy on youtube tested that light you have with a par meter, directly under the light open air at 18" was hitting around 73 par if i recall correctly... Here is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y8Z...e_gdata_player There is a thread on monster fish keepers on the 1w led models, the output is impressive Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

02-14-2013, 01:14 PM	#13
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,095	Re: Aquatraders 3w leds Well i went ahead and picked up a 3w version, see how it goes Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

02-14-2013, 04:15 PM	#14
sjb1987 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (67/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Van Buren, Arkansas Posts: 467	You're braver than me....I just couldn't click the buy button yet until I get some better reviews... Keep us updated __________________ -sean

02-14-2013, 04:59 PM	#15
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,095	Re: Aquatraders 3w leds Saw a lot of good things on monster fish so still a gamble just not as large lol. Will definitely let you guys know, will try and get some images of light spread etc... Just need a par meter Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

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