The real Black Box light study

[cvrle1]

I have a question for everyone, some of the lights many of us have seen reviews on but some of the really oddball lights, like the Lumini,Aquarium Systems Solutions, and a couple more have very little information.
I believe these lights need a full proper review before the main study happens as to give a good baseline of what we are working with.
Do you want me to post each lights pre-review study of those lights here or make a new topic for each light? Remember this is to go before the real study begins.
Please give me some input as to what you want.

Thanks,
Matt

I would definitely like some more info and pre-preview of the not so well known lights you have. I would say just put them all in here. That way they are all in one place, and it would be easier to compare and see what is what.

 

[Mrx7899]

I would definitely like some more info and pre-preview of the not so well known lights you have. I would say just put them all in here. That way they are all in one place, and it would be easier to compare and see what is what.

Me too

 

[Manose]

I would definitely like some more info and pre-preview of the not so well known lights you have. I would say just put them all in here. That way they are all in one place, and it would be easier to compare and see what is what.

Me too

I will do that and keep all info here so we will have reviews of individual lights and the main study here also. Thank you guys for your input ;)

 

[Manose]

I heard good things about the lumini ..I believe they are an Australian brand ...I'd like too see a review on them first as well

I ordered it from China but it is very well made(like a tank). When I get the wifi controller then we will examine them further.

 

[reeflife3]

@Manose do you have a link to the Satellite 2 light on Ebay, cant seem to find it

 

[Manose]

@Manose do you have a link to the Satellite 2 light on Ebay, cant seem to find it

I think this guy has some or a couple left: https://www.ebay.com/itm/70w-LED-re...oseneck-USA-seller-FAST-SHIPPING/253689764448

 

[dantimdad]

Agreed. Need a baseline from the lesser knowns.

 

[OllieNZ]

Another one following along. Got a couple of Mars aqua's in the shed from my last setup, would love to see that they're good to dig out for my new one.

 

[OllieNZ]

I also think looking at spectrum/led colours is a very valid concern.
The Mars Aquas I have, about half the white leds are daylight (6500k) and the rest are cool white (10-12000k). IMO the white channel was way too yellow which limited its usefulness

 

[cvrle1]

I also think looking at spectrum/led colours is a very valid concern.
The Mars Aquas I have, about half the white leds are daylight (6500k) and the rest are cool white (10-12000k). IMO the white channel was way too yellow which limited its usefulness

This is one of the reasons I decided against Mars Aqua. Too much yellow for me. A lot of people do change those 6500k LEDs to cool white ones on Mars Aqua for this reason.

 

[OllieNZ]

This is one of the reasons I decided against Mars Aqua. Too much yellow for me. A lot of people do change those 6500k LEDs to cool white ones on Mars Aqua for this reason.

It's a good thing they're relatively easy to swap about but not everyone wants to go that effort. The other issue I had with the Mars Aqua was the difficulty getting it adapted to dim with a micro controller but that's a tale for another thread.

 

[Manose]

Hey guys! Looks like @noopsyche is wanting to give away some of their new K7ii lights. Go over to their thread to see how: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/h...ghts-for-free-noopsyche-k7-pro-ii-95w.506365/

This is one of the reasons I decided against Mars Aqua. Too much yellow for me. A lot of people do change those 6500k LEDs to cool white ones on Mars Aqua for this reason.

You are so correct. The Seneye(will be here this week) will give a decent look at the dominant spectrum per area of the tank.
Anyone have an idea on how to make a wand for this thing? I was thinking 1/2cpvc to a 45deg elbow then a T to mount it on.

 

[cvrle1]

Hey guys! Looks like @noopsyche is wanting to give away some of their new K7ii lights. Go over to their thread to see how: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/h...ghts-for-free-noopsyche-k7-pro-ii-95w.506365/

You are so correct. The Seneye(will be here this week) will give a decent look at the dominant spectrum per area of the tank.
Anyone have an idea on how to make a wand for this thing? I was thinking 1/2cpvc to a 45deg elbow then a T to mount it on.

Here is a link that has DIY info on wand for Seneye: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/seneye-as-handheld-par-meter.296986/

 

[Manose]

Here is a link that has DIY info on wand for Seneye: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/seneye-as-handheld-par-meter.296986/

OMG DUDE!! Great find!! I am ordering the rod right now!!

 

[Jonathan Troutt]

Following!!!! Super excited to see how this goes currently using 2 viparspectras.

 

[Manose]

Following!!!! Super excited to see how this goes currently using 2 viparspectras.

Testing will be starting pretty soon. Still have to get more tanks setup and all the gear and lights ordered.

 

[LowLi]

Following!!!! Super excited to see how this goes currently using 2 viparspectras.

same here following i use 2 vipars

 

[Manose]

Just got a seneye in today and hooked up on the oldest windows laptop in the world :rolleyes: and it works like a charm.
Two of the big name lights(AI 26hd,Radion XR15WPro, new Kessil 360x will arrive next week) just came so we can compare them with our BB lights.

 

[BuvRahl]

Following

 

[ReeferReefer]

Commenting for future updates. Very interested in these new Chinese lights.