Detailed video review of Marineland Reef LED Light Fixture. By Newyorksteelo. www.newyorksteelo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com PAR Numbers: www.tetra-fish.com
Basically, any light that is in the 65k to 8K will work well in growing macro algae. The more the watts the better. It can be Power Compacts, T5's or even LED's.
Probably not, because I did see the fixture, and it appears to be the same as the old one, only with a timer. Only way I would review it is if they send it to me for testing.
Hey steelo, marineland just came out with their new and improved line of " reef capable " LED fixtures, with a programmable timer. Will you be reviewing this fixture as well?
No, I tried corals on this fixture in all depths, and although some of the corals survived, they looked dull after a few weeks and did not do so well. If you want to keep SPS's, invest in a good LED fixture which will cost quite a bit more than this one.
i have a 55 gallon tank and i want to get led's and this being one of the cheapest fixtures i was drawn to it but i want sps corals do you think if the corals are 6'' from the surface the would be ok because the par would be higher and im afraid if there any lower in the tank they wouldn't get enogh par and die
I have the T-5 lights and was going to go with the led, but now seeing this , think i'll just stay with my T-5 fixture, thanks again for the great video, Thumbs up~!
hey steelo I just thought I would tell you that I am getting a new tank and it is 93 gal. and was looking in to putting this light fixture on it. Is that something I should consider? or not
I have no experience with that fixture so cannot comment much there.
ReplyDeleteAlthough you didn't mention it in your video I was curious to know your opinion on the Sunbrite 48 inch led fixture? Good? Bad?
ReplyDeleteAt the time of this video, I was using the Coralife Aqualight Pro, but I have since upgrade to the Radions.
ReplyDeleteHey, Steelo love your reviews....What is the lighting fixture you have on this tank?
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try this fixture out so cannot comment much there.
ReplyDeletethanks, is this kind of light okay? :Finnex Refugium Aquarium Light w/ LED 26 Watt 30,000k-10,000l Blue/White(Silver)
ReplyDeleteBasically, any light that is in the 65k to 8K will work well in growing macro algae. The more the watts the better. It can be Power Compacts, T5's or even LED's.
ReplyDeletewhat refugium light do you suggest? specifically a cheap one that an grow chaetomorpha
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ReplyDeleteThanks great review.
ReplyDeleteProbably not, because I did see the fixture, and it appears to be the same as the old one, only with a timer. Only way I would review it is if they send it to me for testing.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome.
ReplyDeleteHey steelo, marineland just came out with their new and improved line of " reef capable " LED fixtures, with a programmable timer. Will you be reviewing this fixture as well?
ReplyDeleteOk thanks
ReplyDeleteNo, I tried corals on this fixture in all depths, and although some of the corals survived, they looked dull after a few weeks and did not do so well. If you want to keep SPS's, invest in a good LED fixture which will cost quite a bit more than this one.
ReplyDeletei have a 55 gallon tank and i want to get led's and this being one of the cheapest fixtures i was drawn to it but i want sps corals do you think if the corals are 6'' from the surface the would be ok because the par would be higher and im afraid if there any lower in the tank they wouldn't get enogh par and die
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. If you ever do want to go to LED's I would recommend a much higher end fixture. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI have the T-5 lights and was going to go with the led, but now seeing this , think i'll just stay with my T-5 fixture, thanks again for the great video, Thumbs up~!
ReplyDeleteIt depends on what you want to keep. This is a fixture I would not use for delicate SPS's.
ReplyDeleteI try to replicate nature as much as possible and normally provide 10 to 12 hours of lighting for proper photosynthesis.
ReplyDeletehey steelo I just thought I would tell you that I am getting a new tank and it is 93 gal. and was looking in to putting this light fixture on it. Is that something I should consider? or not
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteSo how long to you have your MH on during the day and your other lights
ReplyDeleteIts great to see someone put so much effort into making very informative videos - good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis video is a detailed review of the fixture you are looking to get. All the information you seek is in the video itself.
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