Madmilkman
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Does anyone have the Current USA freshwater satellite led plus lights? And if so, what is your opinion of them?
Was I talking to you about them yesterday??. If not, it's Brian_Nano12g thread. Very informative and you can bounce questions off him about them. He's a very friendly, helpful guy.....Thanks. I will try to find the thread
I believe they are bringing out an updated version in January. Brighter and with a timer too!!. It might save you from needing 2 of the existing version??....They are dimmable already by the remote, so if the new version is too bright, it gives you the option to reduce the light. Again, Brian can answer this better than me.It wasn't me yesterday but I appreciate the info. Thinking of putting them on my 90 gallon. Going to do a cichlid tank.
No official word on the price yet but Brian thinks they might not be too much more than the current versions price. Buildmyled.com is another option. Very good reputation and you design it to your needs. I'm not sure if there is a timer option for them. Check them out. They are very reasonable for what you get. Remember too, good LED's fixtures tend to be a bit more expensive initially but are worth it IMO...... average 50,000hrs lifespan. Do the maths, that's a LONG time!!!The timer would be nice to have. Wonder about the price though
What about setting up a temp light until then. You can use an office light/lamp with a cf bulb. I know it's hard but I reckon it's worth the wait. I know I have made mistakes when picking out equipment because I am a very impatient person. It's up to you of course but if you can wait, you should....My problem with the new version will be waiting until January. I've owned my tank for months but just moved it to my house a few days ago. I have my filters running on a friends 200 gallon tank and been doing as much research as I van for a few months
Not sure if I can wait much longer to get set up. I need to show patients like I'm trying to teach my daughter but its hard when I'm this close lol. I have all I need except a light
I think your making the right decision. I have bought equipment in the past only to regret not waiting or spending that few extra bob and getting something better. It not too far away anyway......Yeah. I think I will wait until the new ones are out. I wouldn't want to buy some now only to buy more in a month. If I had more than one tank I might do it.