
05-03-2012, 07:48 PM
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Mixed reviews are coming in on these evo lights.
48" quad
http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-Quad-...ht-p/56237.htm
Fantastic Fixture! May 3, 2012
Reviewer: Ryan from Westminster, CO United States
If you are looking for an inexpensive, amazing LED light fixture for your reef, this is it! I own both the normal version of this fixture and this quad version, and the quad really gives great light to my entire tank (72 bowfront.) Great color, awesome shimmer and the unit is well constructed and looks nice.
Bottom line, tons of light, full tank width coverage and very inexpensive. Buy it!
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72" inch on 125 Gal FOWLR
http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-72-LE...ht-p/56236.htm
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Plenty of Good and Some Bad April 20, 2012
Reviewer: Ryan from Westminster, CO United States
I just replaced my 6 x 65watt CF fixture, with this on my 125 gallon FOWLR. First off, I love the color and the shimmer effect is amazing! It gives a very natural look to my once, super bright tank. The fixture as a whole, seems to be well made and feels like decent quality materials.
On the negative side, this fixture does not even come close to covering the full width of a mere 18" tank, so you have to choose which half of your tank you want dark, unless you buy 2 of these fixtures. I also question the 3w claim, as there are not nearly as bright as I would expect for being that high power of an LED. I also think this fixture could use some diffusion, as the transition from white light to actinic is very noticeable, with the end actinics looking like a blue spotlights.
Overall, you can't beat the price, but if you want equal lighting coverage to other lighting solutions, you will need 2. I also question whether these would provide enough light for a reef.
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