this is my first post in these forums. but i just had to say i went from an old fluorescent light for my FW tank to the new LED style lights like marineland makes but i found an off brand of the same kind of light with the same specs called Beamworks. its way cheaper than the marine land products. but i just got this light so as for how long it last I'll have to find out for my self. but here are pics of the difference it made in my tank.

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Nice post! I'll be looking into the FW LEDs

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well the one i got is supposed to be for the reef aquariums and it ran me $140. but the FW lights are even cheaper

Yeah, looks like the only diff. between SW and FW light variants is the number of 6500K LEDs vs. the number of actinics. The one I'm looking at is the 18"-22" FW bright variant with a bunch of 6500K's but only 3 actinics which would serve as moonlights. Only draws 5W, but can't tell if each LED is 300 Lumens or the whole setup is 300 Lumens. Also, do you know if the LEDs have lenses or reflectors?

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Looks good. I am gonna stick to my $8 CFL for now however :P

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I'm really not sure but if i had to guess I'd say that its total 300 lumens and im not sure about the lenses either

wow it your tank looks so much better!

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Thanks i Love it. i got 2 other tanks i plan on getting these leds light for in the near future. i love the lower power products.

What did you have on there before? The one they say is good for plants is one of the reef lights.

i just had 2 20watt cool white fluorescent bulb that were way too old and i didnt really want to waste money on new ones cause i've been looking at some new lighting. and yea these should been plenty good for fresh water plants even though these are rated for reef aquariums i've seen several reviews that they really aren't enough for good coral growth. and i would have lots of greenery in my tank but my severum care for any of that

Just bought the FW bright 54 LED 18"-22" set for $35 w/free shipping. I'll post pics and feedback as well, when it gets here.

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awesome i hope you like it

Dang looks nice I think I might get the 54w 48" for my planted 75g. Just wondering if I should get 2 or if one would work? Please make sure you keep us posted on these if they seem too dim out or burn or on you.

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75g beasolbob tank peat moss & safe-t-sorb 5congo tetras,2bristle nose plecs, 2 German blue Rams

LEDS are amazing and there are so many different kinds of LED fixtures. You will find some for Deep tanks which have high wattage and with dimming lights. Some even come with a controller that you can control the lighting with your iphone when you're not home.

Here's a video of a radeon LED fixture. I just want to show you this to show you how much LED lighting has advanced in such a small time frame.
Its showing it on a saltwater setup but it gives you a general idea.

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Ocellaris Clown, Scooter Dragonet, sandsifter star, Decorator crab, emerald crab, coralline snails, blue leg hermit crab, and horseshoe crab.
Zooad's and shrooms
40 pounds of Live sand, 20 pounds of LR

I figure my tank is growing pants now with a cheap single 40w T8 light so of I get the reef one that is 54w I will be having more light then what I have now. So it should be fine right? Besides if anything down the road I could just buy a 2nd one.

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75g beasolbob tank peat moss & safe-t-sorb 5congo tetras,2bristle nose plecs, 2 German blue Rams

Why would you get a reef light for a FW tank? FW plants don't really utilize blue light (10,000K+), they can use more of the light down in the 6700K-5500K range. Notice on the FW Bright setups there are quite a few more 6700K LEDs and the few actinic LEDs are I think for moonlighting.

The setup I got has 50-something 6700K 0.3W LEDs and only two or three blue LEDs for moonlights. What I think is SUPER sweet is that the entire fixture only draws 5 Watts. And when compared to a 5500K 18" T8 15W bulb, I'm guessing it will be worlds better. The deciding factor, however, will be to see how the tank with the LEDs does when pitted against the same size tank with a 48W T5HO fixture over it...

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well like i said i got the reef light on my FW tank and i would have plants in mine if it wasnt for my green severum. he hates plants big time. but in time i do plan on moving that light to a 55gal SW tank i have plans for. i just started a 29gal saltwater tank about 2 months ago. i want to start small so that i could get the hang of it and know what to expect for when i go big. but it suck it sucks cause im about to move again so i got to take it down and it was just starting to get going.

No kidding. I'm just setting up my 29 and I have to move for a job in 5 months. Probably going to be selling the entire setup and buying new when I'm established up there :(

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man i wouldn't sell it you'll just have to buy it all over again. especially if youre going to set it up again. and you wont get what get out of it what you put into it at all. e

Well I figured the fresh water light is only .06w each for 10.44w total compared to the reef light that its 54 1w leds for a total of 54w.

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75g beasolbob tank peat moss & safe-t-sorb 5congo tetras,2bristle nose plecs, 2 German blue Rams