YeetPopper Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi! I'm fixing to grab a pair of these leds by taotronics: http://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics%C2%AE-TT-AL09-Dimmable-Aquarium-Seaweed/dp/B0092LXQRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421968725&sr=8-1&keywords=taotronics+al09 Does anyone have some suggestions of any other leds you like or your experience with these? My 65 gallon may be done cycling about a week from today (nitrites spiked 2 days ago). Then after I have some quality lights, hopefully I'll be adding a clean-up crew if I time this right. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have also been looking into these. My brother just got the programmable one and its very nice. Have not seen any long term results with them yet but would like to hear other reefers comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaFan Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm very happy with my OceanRevive LEDs... The price is fantastic and reviews are as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wryknow Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I recently built my own LEDs from a DIY kit from RapidLED. With the solderless kits it was very easy and I was able to customize my light combinations, reflector angles, controller, and power supply. I'm very happy with it. PAR measurements were really strong - I had to turn them down about 20%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nori4dori Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The taotronic is only blue and white and no lens. Old technology. You can get same led in full spectrum from eBay for $100. If you want a name brand oceanrevive or reefbreeder is very good priced just a little higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALAKO Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have had the EBay Chinese bridgelux 3 Watt LEDS for > 2 years. All is well no problems. I measured the PAR @ 2 feet and it was just under 200 (189) in the unobstructed areas. SPS are very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALAKO Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have had the EBay Chinese bridgelux 3 Watt LEDS for > 2 years. All is well no problems. I measured the PAR @ 2 feet and it was just over 200 in the unobstructed areas. SPS are very happy! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALAKO Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The maxima clam is receiving enough PAR as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrEnuf Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I just got a new pair of ocean revive to replace my BML's. I am loving them so far, they are extreemly powerful and I am getting the color dialed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeetPopper Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks for all of the replies! I think I am going to go with BuildMyLEDs 14000k reef spectrum. I have heard decent things about their products. Anyone had experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsalt Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I used the BML lights and I really liked them. I have three 48" lights for sale right now in the hardware section. I am sellingthem to gain full control with my mp40s and my Radions. Plus the wife said I could get new toys so I did. I have pics posted of them lighting my 180 gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeetPopper Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I used the BML lights and I really liked them. I have three 48" lights for sale right now in the hardware section. I am sellingthem to gain full control with my mp40s and my Radions. Plus the wife said I could get new toys so I did. I have pics posted of them lighting my 180 gallon. 48" lights may be too large for my 65 gallon, I think it's 36" Thanks for the feedback on BMLs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrEnuf Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I ran 2 12" 14K and one 24" super ac over my 36" Bow front and loved them. looking back had I been running the full 36" length in both spectrums and I think my tank would have been just a bit happier; but only at the lowest corners of the tank. It was a mixed reef and I think for a SPS heavy tank another 14K light would have been best (though perhaps just another 12-24"). If your tank is deep I would probably run three units (such as a 24" deep 90 gallon tank). Despite now having 2 channel adjustable Ocean revive units I have to admit I can't quite dial the color quality of the BML's in; you'll love them as almost everyone who has them does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrEnuf Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 oh ya, Just for kicks here is a 90 lit by (3) 12" 14K, and (1) 24" super act. This is only enough PAR for softies and some LPS long term, but it held the mixed reef over for a month while I saved and waited on shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaFan Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think the BML is an outstanding product... For me it just came down to cost. I have a 72" 150g and BML would have been $1200. for 3 strips. I went with OceanRevive and got 3x350w for $400. I can't say a bad thing about 'em... They're fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeetPopper Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 I have ordered one 14000k fixture from BML, it should be here in about a week! In the future (my birthday), I may add a super actinic fixture to the tank for more light. I'll be sure to post my honest thoughts on this thread after I have used the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeetPopper Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 I called and it should be here on Wednesday. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrEnuf Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 If you are looking to start your algea cycle you can do that in the sump with just a home depot clip light and cheap bulb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeetPopper Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 I've had my 14000k fixture for 2 days now and it's amazing. I didn't expect it to be so bright/blue. In the future I may add a 20000k to supplement it with a dimmer. my camera doesn't do justice, but here's a picture of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammons.david Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looks good yeetpopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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