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Posted: February 16 2013 at 1:50pm |
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: 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: 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.
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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!
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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?
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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
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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!
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Posted: February 16 2013 at 7:21pm |
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They are $260 and no you cannot use them on acrylic as it will burn a hole in it |
I figured as much:)
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Posted: February 16 2013 at 7:29pm |
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How long does it take to kill a aptasia? How many treatments?
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Try, try, try, then give up!
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Posted: February 16 2013 at 7:35pm |
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15 to 30 seconds each. The further away from the laser the longer.
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Posted: February 16 2013 at 11:22pm |
troyholl wrote:
15 to 30 seconds each. The further away from the laser the longer. |
How do you know when you fully kill them? Anyone have any video?
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Posted: February 16 2013 at 11:47pm |
Josh95 wrote:
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15 to 30 seconds each. The further away from the laser the longer. |
How do you know when you fully kill them? Anyone have any video?
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they turn into a black little speck. They don't come back. I'd say come check.mine out but I don't have anything left to burn.
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Posted: February 17 2013 at 10:40am |
Sorry it's not the best video. I used my phone for taking it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHHaknlfl5A&sns=em
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Posted: February 17 2013 at 10:43am |
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Posted: February 17 2013 at 10:58am |
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Posted: February 17 2013 at 11:01am |
Pete Moss wrote:
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Thanks to you! Lol How'd that aiptasia and majano do? Hopefully no recovery.
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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.
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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: February 17 2013 at 11:22pm |
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Freakin awesome!!!!
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Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:40am |
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Ok...that's awesome!
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