LED FIXTURE

[dipan]

SemiLEDs is the manufacturer and they are an American based co, but manufactured in Taiwan, FWIW.

The problem I see with these LED's is mainly efficiency. The highly efficient Cree XRE and XPG emitters would blow away lumen/watt efficiency of the high wattage emitters in this system. I think they use a combo of 50w LED's and 3w LED's from what I remember from the RC posts.

That's probably being picky, though. It still seems to put out lots of light. Check out youtube videos also. If you only need one or two of these, then the hit in efficiency may not be too big a deal. I don't know about the quality of the emitters, but doubt its up there with Cree, Luxeon, and SSC ...

As far as what happens if/when they break, I don't know that either. You could probably swap in emitters as they fry.

I'd rather DIY a quality setup

[txg8gxp]

My 12 led fixture ran right at $180, could've been cheaper.

[secretweapons22]

What bout this one?

12" 1xModule LED Light System w/ Controller

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Manufacturer: AquaIllumination
Dimensions: 12.0" x 11.9" x 3.4" (L x W x H)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 weeks
Item #: AI0001
*** New, improved version featuring the new, more efficient Cree XP LED series and an improved optical lens which results in increased output and better light spread while using less energy.***

LED light system complete with external controller, mounting legs, external power supply (1 per module) and active cooling system. Each module consists of 24 LED lamps grouped into a bank of 8 lenses or pods each containing two 6500K Daylight LED lamps and one Blue LED lamp. Blue LED lamps range from 465-485nm. Recommended Tank Width: up to 30" with proper placement of corals. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 36" with proper placement of corals. Power Consumption: up to 75W per module. Individual Module Dimensions: 11.9" x 5.4" x 2.4" (L x W x H). Warranty: 1 Year.

Features:
1. Intensity is adjustable from 0 to 100%.
2. Color is adjustable from warm white (approximately 6500K) to deep blue (greater than 20000K).
3. Two control settings: Automatic and Manual. In Automatic Mode the sun rises and falls at pre-determined times and the fixture automatically transitions into the corresponding moon cycle for the duration of the 24-hour period. In Manual Mode the light may be set to the desired intensity and color and turned on-off manually.
4. Moon intensity automatically adjusts to follow the actual lunar cycle of ~29 day.
5. Fixture is cooled by blowing air across heat sinks located above each bank of LED lamps preventing salt, moisture, dust and dirt from entering the fixture and harming the LED lamps and other internal components.
6. 100V - 240V Universal Power Supply allows fixture to be used on a wide variety of power sources.
7. Seamless integration with GHL ProFiLux and Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Elite controllers.

Benefits:
1. Superior Performance – Capable of producing as much light as a 400W metal halide system.
2. Save Energy – Up to 50% versus comparable metal halide system.
3. Low Heat – Generates a fraction of the heat of a comparable metal halide system.
4. Long Lamp Life – Up to 10 years.
5. Multi-Functional - Sunrise, daylight, sunset and lunar light cycles all included.
6. Upgradeable - Modular design allows end user to increase the length of the fixture or to install the latest in LED lamp technology.

[txg8gxp]

Now your talking....Team it with a profilux controller and you will have the coolest system ever. That is what i want.

[secretweapons22]

Doesnt it already control its own on and off? as well as more?

[dipan]

I just checked Reefgeek's site. You actually do get the AI controller (not a Profilux) and the fixture for $629. I think 1 on those would be fine for your tank and needs.

[wesheltonj]

The controller that comes with the AI is not anywhere close to what the GHL will do. The AI controller will start up and down, night time, very basic. The GHL will do a lot more, but of course costs a whole lot more. GHL has 2 lower prices controllers that would work just fine, but does not have all the bells and whistle the the full models have.

By the way I looked at the Reefkeeper Elite before I bought the GHL. Unless they have make some major changes, it does not come close to the GHL.

[txg8gxp]

The factory AI controls are pretty basic. Just on/off, dawn/dusk setting. Once teamed with the GHL controllers you can get lunar clock, variable lighting thoughout the day, dawn/dusk times ten, cloud simulation, rain days, thunderstorms, and more. Awesome combo.

[txg8gxp]

What GHL controller are you running?

The controller that comes with the AI is not anywhere close to what the GHL will do. The AI controller will start up and down, night time, very basic. The GHL will do a lot more, but of course costs a whole lot more. GHL has 2 lower prices controllers that would work just fine, but does not have all the bells and whistle the the full models have.

By the way I looked at the Reefkeeper Elite before I bought the GHL. Unless they have make some major changes, it does not come close to the GHL.

[secretweapons22]

Yea, I dont know if I am going to need all those features.. But I can always upgrade later?