trying to figure out led's still...ebay or taotronics??

[shellygirl55]

So I have figured out from previous threads I need 120w and dimmable since I already jave coral... but I'm torn between ebays Chinese knock offs and the taotronics on Amazon. .. my tank is deep which also concerns me... 27" from top waterline to sand bed... any advice before I take the plunge?

I am currently rinning 250 mh with t5's on my 120 custom

 

[Gregcoyote]

Taotronic's are all Chinese as well. Most all of them use Bridgelux LED's and do a good job. Lots of bang for the buck.

 

[shellygirl55]

Anything I should be aware of when ordering? Or make sure it has if I go through ebay?

 

[Gregcoyote]

I would just order the Taotronics, there are almost identical fixtures all over the place, but many forum members have bought the Taotronics LEDs and like them.

 

[Grizz]

There all made at the same company in China then there rebranded sold on ebay-amazon
look for the dimmable ones. As they are bright each 120 watt unit equals a 250 watt MH I learned the hard way (melted a few coral)

FWIW Im running 3 units over an 8 ft tank and can keep SPS happy on the sand bed. 2ft under water

 

[jwh0818]

I would just order the Taotronics, there are almost identical fixtures all over the place, but many forum members have bought the Taotronics LEDs and like them.

Can you post a link please?

 

[shellygirl55]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0092LXQRM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1375578687&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
For the taotronics

 

[JustinKBreen]

My tank is 30" deep they work fine. Check my last post for pics w the light.

 

[shellygirl55]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=281143594745
This is one of the ebay deals I was looking at. Tank is 48" so I am reading I Will need two?

 

[Grizz]

Here ya go Dimmable LED Aquarium Light Heat Sink 120W Coral Reef Tank White Blue 55x3 Watt | eBay

 

[JustinKBreen]

2 is good.

 

[shellygirl55]

Sorry to bug you guys. . But what about this one on Amazon? ? Looks like a good deal if they're good

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C05ZIP0/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?qid=1375579127&sr=8-15&pi=SL75

 

[Grizz]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=281143594745
This is one of the ebay deals I was looking at. Tank is 48" so I am reading I Will need two?

Yes you'll get better results with two as you will be able to mount them lower

PS same lights except you pay tax and shipping on amazon

 

[shellygirl55]

Here ya go Dimmable LED Aquarium Light Heat Sink 120W Coral Reef Tank White Blue 55x3 Watt | eBay

Grizz... those would be good?? That's a pretty screaming deal!

 

[Grizz]

Those are the same ones im running going on 20 months now and am very happy with them

 

[shellygirl55]

Ok cool. Thanks for your help I am so excited! Will update when I receive

 

[huma-huma]

im slightly confused by the add listing on the ebay one. it says in the title and in the description that theres 2 led fixtures.... it even also says that you get 2x hanging mounts and 2x power cords. so my question is if I buy 1 order from them, do I get 1 fixture or 2? because Im going to need 3 fixtures for my 72" 125g. clearly don't want to buy 3 separate sets if theres 2 in each

 

[jwh0818]

Im not sure which ebay link your looking at but this one has x2 of everything
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=281143594745&cmd=VIDESC


And this one has x1 of everything
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=281141899498&cmd=VIDESC

 

[huma-huma]

I was referring to the first one but im glad you brought both up, that was my next question (how do I order just 3 units) thank you for the seond link and clarifying it
random question, would these units support sps at my sandbed? my tanks 24-27" tall.

 

[carey]

I cooked every coral I had at the time with these lights. Corals on the sand 24" deep tank. I just got a dimmable one but so far it too is really bright even set low. I say its good enough for your depth without a doubt