TaoTronics LED's
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Topic: TaoTronics LED's
Posted By: justchillinuno
Subject: TaoTronics LED's
Date Posted: February 03 2015 at 10:42am
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We finally bit the bullet and purchased the TaoTronics TT-AL09 for replacement for our CoraLife Lunar t5 fixture... Replacing 6 t5's with 2 of these pendents... Cant wait to see the difference!!! Will keep y'all updated. Should have them by the end of this week. Anyone have any experience with these??? Thanks in advance!! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
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Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: February 03 2015 at 11:24am
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I've used them. They are pretty normal blue/white led boxes. They are under-driven to reduce heat so you don't get a true 165w, and the drivers are so-so. Open up your unit and make sure it is grounded before operating. They lack full spectrum which is sad. Some LPS will get pissed with only blue/white lighting. Acan Lords in particular really hate it when they only have 450nm blue and cool white. ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: February 03 2015 at 11:27am
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Update, This is for a Zoa FO tank... no SPS or LPS corals! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: Fatman
Date Posted: February 03 2015 at 4:04pm
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You should be fine with them, just watch them for a bit to avoid bleaching things. Fat |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 2:41pm
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Update! Lights are in and tanks LOVING them. Cooler temps, no extra fans to pull off heat and only thing left is to dial in the levels! Lids open to show lights, Canopy closes to hide! http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/90G%20Display%20Tank/NewLEDS/IMAG1270_zps7tfua2bo.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">
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 ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |