Very Cool LED's!!!

[Zoaelite]

Wow the level of control on that feature is unbelievable! Prices is a little steep though, I think we will be seeing a large increase in the number of LED reefs shortly.
Levi

[Ron99]

Looks decent but pricey. Would want to see an independent test with PAR measurements to see penetration at depth as I don't see any optics. Also it doesn't look big at about 14" x 8" so I would also want to see coverage as any decent sized tank will need more units (at least the slave units are slightly cheaper). So let's guess one master unit and two slave units for a 48" tank and you're looking at $3000. I honestly don't know why the costs have to be that high. The cost of the LEDs has come down greatly in the last few years.

The various lighting options would not be hard to do with LEDS. Just needs a computer programmer to set it all up. No magic there but it is nice to have all the options.

[viperfish]

I emailed them on the optics thing and they are available for all Cree LED's but have to be purchase as an extra. I think they should be included for the price they are asking. I just think the whole bluetooth thing is so cool, you can sit in your chair and configure the lights wirelessly.

[Gaffer]

Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

I emailed them on the optics thing and they are available for all Cree LED's but have to be purchase as an extra. I think they should be included for the price they are asking. I just think the whole bluetooth thing is so cool, you can sit in your chair and configure the lights wirelessly.

I understand the rationale for not including the optics because everyone would want different setups. Cree optics are pretty cheap any way.

Andrew

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

I emailed them on the optics thing and they are available for all Cree LED's but have to be purchase as an extra. I think they should be included for the price they are asking. I just think the whole bluetooth thing is so cool, you can sit in your chair and configure the lights wirelessly.

the problem with that is you also have to know what spacing the LEDs are on the fixture or when you order your optics you might order some that require to tight of a spacing and creat a bunch of min spotlights.

Steve

[viperfish]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

the problem with that is you also have to know what spacing the LEDs are on the fixture or when you order your optics you might order some that require to tight of a spacing and creat a bunch of min spotlights.

Steve

Good point.

Anyone heard anything on the Maxspect lights? They are using Cree now and seem to have a lot of bang for the buck.

[Ron99]

Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

Good point.

Anyone heard anything on the Maxspect lights? They are using Cree now and seem to have a lot of bang for the buck.

They seem alright but I don't like the idea of using the 30W LEDs (not Cree as Cree does not make this type). Those LEDs are nowhere near as efficient as 3W LEDs, especially something like a Cree. Also, they create hotspots right under them which means you will have to more picky about where you place various corals.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Vertex has just put out a LED lighting system and it looks incredible. As soon as I get the specs and pix I will post them
Kevin