Eric's Lasers-Review
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Topic: Eric's Lasers-Review
Posted By: Ann_A
Subject: Eric's Lasers-Review
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 1:50pm
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I purchased a 3W laser from Eric over at Aquarium Creations last night for controlling aiptasia and palythoas. So far I've found it to be very powerful and effective in doing the job. What I like about it... -Sturdy, high quality construction -High power output (faster killing of pests) -UltraFire Lithium Ion Batteries (good high quality power source) -Large heatsink (allows longer operating time) -Great value with a great price -Highly adjustable focusing lens What I didn't like about it... -Only fires for 1 minute continuously without risking frying the diode and requires a 2 minute cool down time (still very impressive for a continuous wave laser) Overall I definitely recommend this laser to anyone who wants to fry pest polyps and anemones. As long as all instructions and safety precautions are followed (ALWAYS where the included eye protection when using, don't point at people or pets, do not point at airplanes, etc.), this laser will very likely be found as a very useful tool. As always, follow instructions and use safely as this can be a very dangerous tool.
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 1:55pm
Thanks Anna, I am glad you like it Don't for get a high quality adjustable lens. The cooling down is all part of having a hand held high powered laser which creates a lot of Heat thus having a large heat sink. There isn't really a option for cooling on a hand held unit yet. But it is defiantly fun... 
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 2:28pm
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Thank you! I definitely couldn't forget about that awesome lens addition. Makes frying aiptasia a breeze. ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 5:05pm
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Mine is working good as well! Great option for killing aptasia. It does take a few times to kill it all off if you have a lot, and I have some near impossible to get to ones as well! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 5:48pm
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I'm curious as to how much these are? Also can it be used with an acrylic tank? ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 6:00pm
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They are $260 and no you cannot use them on acrylic as it will burn a hole in it ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 6:57pm
| Ours is awesome too! Seriously, the best thing we have got. It fries stuff super quick , ive even used it to fry mushrooms i didnt want spreading around. The focusing lens is awesome for deep tanks ! Thanks again Eric! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 7:21pm
I figured as much:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Aquarium Creations wrote:Posted By: chuckfu
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 7:29pm
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How long does it take to kill a aptasia? How many treatments? ------------- Try, try, try, then give up! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 7:35pm
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15 to 30 seconds each. The further away from the laser the longer. ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Josh95
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 11:22pm
How do you know when you fully kill them? Anyone have any video? ------------- Josh M. Phone: 406.471.1334 |
Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: February 16 2013 at 11:47pm
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 10:40am
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Sorry it's not the best video. I used my phone for taking it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHHaknlfl5A&sns=em" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHHaknlfl5A&sns=em ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 10:43am
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Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 10:58am
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 11:01am
Thanks to you! Lol How'd that aiptasia and majano do? Hopefully no recovery. ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: DanhNgo
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 11:08am
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How is this in comparison to the zapper? I have the zapper and the only disadvantage is when you have deep tank you will have to get your hand wet. ------------- 200 Gal Reef 25 Gal Nano Reef |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 11:11am
are you talking about the majano wand? the laser goes through the glass or from top down, you never get your hand wet and you can hear them sizzle and pop. this can zap other things as well it is leaps and bounds over the majano wand,
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Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 11:22pm
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Freakin awesome!!!! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: JohnnyHeavens
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:40am
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Ok...that's awesome! ------------- @Home 300g System 150g-Cube Reef+60g Frag+WaterChange 150g Tall FOWLR RIP @Work RSM 130D w/LEDs txt anytime @ eightO1-seven5five-eighteen99 Scuba! PADI Pro DM/AI/TecDeep NSS/CDS-Full Cave Diver |
Posted By: lskurys
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 3:56pm
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That is cool but I am waiting for the laser fragging tool. lol I want one ------------- 220g , large elite aquatics sump. 3 Radion Pro Gen 3 lights 3 Mp 40's |