MarineLand LED fixtures

[newb]

hey everybody, I just got home and had a pretty good day! Went into to CityPets today and bought one of the 36" fixtures for my new(used) 210gallon tank...they only had one. I then went down to Fish Gallery and purchased another one from them. I want to say THANK YOU to all the help at Fish Gallery...I know you guys were slammed today and still did a great job helping me out. I will also say that Fish Gallery's fixture was a bit more expensive compared to City Pets, but the guy that helped me did price match for me, so that was a big plus. NOW...onto the review of the lights. The lights did NOT light up the 210 very well at all with one on each side. However, if I were to get 2 more of them, so that I can have 2 on each side, They look really good in my opinion. I will post a pic in just a second. I spent around $300 for both fixures today, so if I spent a total of $600 for all of them...that still is around the same price for T-5 or PC and WAY cheaper than MH.

[fshfrk]

Lucky Dog!

[Gene D]

Those lights are nice looking, they have a sleek futuristic look to them. Plus being that low profile the tank remains the center of attention. Looking forward to the pics

[newb]

In this picture, the LEFT side of the tank is a 250w 15k bulb and the RIGHT side of the tank is 2x LED fixtures

[Gene D]

Maybe it is just the picture, but to my eyes the LEDs look like they produce a softer more natural light. Based on the picture my vote goes to the LEDs

[newb]

mine too. I really like the look of two fixtures on each side. and it still is only 64 total watts!!!

[newb]

Also, I asked today and found out that these are "throw-away"(meaning you can not change out the bulbs) fixtures and are expected to have 17,000 lifetime hours of use. Thats almost 2 full yrs of light when running 22/7. And if ran for 8hrs everyday...will last an expected 5.8yrs.

[Gene D]

Damn you Randall I was perfectly happy with my PC and CF lighting till you posted this!!! Now I have to go spend more of my hard earned money!!!:furious:

[newb]

Dont blame me...BLAME JIM...he is the one who inspired me!!!

[myjohnson]

FYI, this fixture only has 16 LEDs, and non-dimable.

When I looked at the fixture I thought they should have put more LEDs on there.

But then again, those LEDs are not cheap. And they product a lot of heat.

I think this is a good fixture for a shallow planted tank.

[newb]

you like the look on the right side of the tank...or no. Honest opinions needed. These lights give a really cool shimmer to the water just like a MH. Each LED is so strong that you can see the rays in the tank and I like the look of that too...it looks like real sunlight rays penetrating the water.

[smk]

i like the look of the led's

[myjohnson]

you like the look on the right side of the tank...or no. Honest opinions needed. These lights give a really cool shimmer to the water just like a MH. Each LED is so strong that you can see the rays in the tank and I like the look of that too...it looks like real sunlight rays penetrating the water.

You shouldn't even have to ask! I been about LED for about 6 months! Trying to tell others about it but they just ignore me.

I'm still trying to make a DIY one for my SW tank. or just fork out the cash and get the elos LED light.

[cichlid1409]

I like the right side better....but thats two fixtures on the right side? you got a pic with just one on?

[myjohnson]

I like the left side better.

You need more LEDs.