So I have been looking into upgrading to LEDs for a while now, and have been checking out the Maxspec Marazza's line. Anyone have any input on these? I have known alot of people to have the G2's and love them. But I cant find a whole lot of info on these other then the main specs. Think they have only been out for a month or so. But the price seems amazing for fully controllable LEDs. Alot cheaper then the AI Sols when you start adding more modules. Anyone seen them before? Wondering how big the modules are, thinking I will need at least 2 if not 3 of them for my 48" 120g. And I like that the LEDs themselves can be replaced individually. Also, has anyone seen them selling the UV420 edition?
Maxspec Marazza LED Lighting - Any input?
- Thread starter Heffe01
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Yeah...there last lights where just basic LEDs...only difference was you could swap LEDs really easy to get the right color spectrum. Not sure if you could hook up a controller to them or not. But the new ones look incredible. I like the design and being able to swing and pivot them around. I called up the company for further info...sounds like they are going to come out with an ipod hookup also, so you can incorporate sound into the rainstorm modes. Looks like I will need 4 modules cause the 120g has the big center brace in the middle. Dont think I want to mod that. So I will probably be dropping 2G's.
Why spend 2Gs when you can spend 2.5Gs and get the very best?
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/v...umina+200+LED+Lighting+Fixture+(48+Inch).html
Lightning storms and fades out of this make AI lights look like a joke!
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/v...umina+200+LED+Lighting+Fixture+(48+Inch).html
Lightning storms and fades out of this make AI lights look like a joke!
Have you guys seen the storm modes and dawn to dusk cycles out of this light? Plus you can swap out the LED's yourself to get the right spectrum for your tank. Im still looking into which light to buy...but I like the options of this. Think I like the option of putting in a couple UV LEDs to get the colors to pop.
Here is the lightning storm mode...think that would give me a seizure. Any lighting with a programmable controller can simulate lightning, storms, etc. So I dont know if I can justify the additional $500. Think it will be hard enough convincing the wife to let me spend $2000 as it is. With 4 programmable light channels I think I can still simulate what I want it to do. Im gonna wait to see what Tripple T's looks like, but it might be hard to get the true picture since he is only going to have 1 module.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HcVJNx5n36E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HcVJNx5n36E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcUtVsLZxlg&feature=player_embedded#!
You are going to more than two I would guess. From the video over a 30-36" tank. I do agree the lightning is unnecessary, but the other features are well worth the extra $$. The MaxSpect is cool and I do like the ability to change spectrum, but you will have to spend more money to get more LEDs. The LEDs are square on the Fin's Reef website, so not sure if any model will work or if they are built for MaxSpect.($4.99-$39.99each)And has anyone seen pricing for the Marazza yet? The LEDs on the Vertex are also changeable, but they don't have the spectrum options. Either way Lots of fun to play with. From the videos I have seen, I would take the Vertex, but I would keep my Chinese 120w fixtures over the Mazarra.
I think you had made you point about spectrum, so your comment about my opinion was snide. Meant that way or not.
http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/Products/Lighting/LED/Illumina/IlluminaSR200.aspx
http://maxspectusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=18
You are going to more than two I would guess. From the video over a 30-36" tank. I do agree the lightning is unnecessary, but the other features are well worth the extra $$. The MaxSpect is cool and I do like the ability to change spectrum, but you will have to spend more money to get more LEDs. The LEDs are square on the Fin's Reef website, so not sure if any model will work or if they are built for MaxSpect.($4.99-$39.99each)And has anyone seen pricing for the Marazza yet? The LEDs on the Vertex are also changeable, but they don't have the spectrum options. Either way Lots of fun to play with. From the videos I have seen, I would take the Vertex, but I would keep my Chinese 120w fixtures over the Mazarra.
I think you had made you point about spectrum, so your comment about my opinion was snide. Meant that way or not.
http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/Products/Lighting/LED/Illumina/IlluminaSR200.aspx
http://maxspectusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=18
I just didn't intend it that way. But i am a biologist and specialized in marine disease ecology. I also own 5 different types of led and have had the benefit of being able to document my results from each light. The one thing that I have unquestionably noticed is that my maxspect unit ( I have added a nice variation of different wavelength led's) performs far better than my AI and evolution units no matter which tank I place it over. Expensive led with funny little lightening modes are cool to impress friends but the coral sees no benefit. My point is just that as we become more informed on led and coral lighting requirements I can guarantee the trend will be for lights to have a broader more balanced spectrum.