WMAS Discussion Forum : Mars Aqua LED's http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:39:57 +0000 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:07:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=77965 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : I have one of those running over...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=602553&title=mars-aqua-leds#602553 Author: Chevmaro
Subject: 77965
Posted: November 04 2015 at 4:07pm

I have one of those running over a 40 breeder.  I removed all the optics and it hangs about 8 inches above water with good spread.  Nice light but have only had it a couple weeks.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:07:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=602553&title=mars-aqua-leds#602553 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : True to my word... Check out my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=602534&title=mars-aqua-leds#602534 Author: Baghtal
Subject: 77965
Posted: November 04 2015 at 1:22pm

True to my word... Check out my new build thread

http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78107
]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:22:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=602534&title=mars-aqua-leds#602534 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : Can&#039;t ask for a much better...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601984&title=mars-aqua-leds#601984 Author: Baghtal
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 23 2015 at 3:43pm

Can't ask for a much better review than that! Going to order right now. Thanks!]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:43:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601984&title=mars-aqua-leds#601984 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : I&#039;m currently running seven...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601981&title=mars-aqua-leds#601981 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 23 2015 at 1:45pm

I'm currently running seven of them at my house. I've really been a big fan of them.

Adam]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:45:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601981&title=mars-aqua-leds#601981 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : Awesome. Payday was yesterday...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601980&title=mars-aqua-leds#601980 Author: Baghtal
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 23 2015 at 1:07pm

Awesome. Payday was yesterday I'm ordering them as soon as money transfers between bank accounts and i'll make sure to do a build log. I'm determined to make these work with my Apex, it'll just be a matter of how much work it takes!

Thanks all! :D
]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:07:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601980&title=mars-aqua-leds#601980 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : They appear to be great for the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601761&title=mars-aqua-leds#601761 Author: Fatman
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 19 2015 at 8:09am

They appear to be great for the price. Looking at the specifications I can't tell if they are analog (works with Apex) or PWM (digital) drivers.

One thing I'm seeing with these is that the LEDs are soldered directly to the circuit board rather than being on the traditional star. That makes it a bit harder to replace any that burn out. I also am seeing a lot of these that make it through warranty and then lose one of the drivers. I'm not sure where these drivers come from, but replacements are nearly impossible to find.

Bottom line, if it gives you the light spectrum you want and you can live with tossing it when something breaks you'll probably like it. Even tossing it after a year or so is cheaper than new bulbs for a metal halide and these are much more energy efficient.

Fat]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:09:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601761&title=mars-aqua-leds#601761 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : I don&#039;t know anything about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601760&title=mars-aqua-leds#601760 Author: Marcoss
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 19 2015 at 8:03am

I don't know anything about these other than huge coral wholesalers/propagators use them because they are very economical. I think if they trust them to house hundreds of colonies, you cannot go wrong. :) ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:03:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601760&title=mars-aqua-leds#601760 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : i have a similar model and it...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601759&title=mars-aqua-leds#601759 Author: sleepingdeep
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 19 2015 at 7:57am

i have a similar model and it grows everything really well. cant beat the price either.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:57:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601759&title=mars-aqua-leds#601759 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : I picked one up for my 90 cube...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601754&title=mars-aqua-leds#601754 Author: Reefboy4life
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 19 2015 at 1:34am

I picked one up for my 90 cube and couldn't be happier for the price, my corals love it to!]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 01:34:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601754&title=mars-aqua-leds#601754 <![CDATA[Mars Aqua LED's : Looking at gettinghttp://www.e...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77965&PID=601752&title=mars-aqua-leds#601752 Author: Baghtal
Subject: 77965
Posted: October 18 2015 at 11:36pm

Looking at getting 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-MarsAqua-Dimmable-165W-LED-Aquarium-Grow-Light-Full-Spectrum-Marine-Corals/370858771177

for my 90g (48x18x25 deep) and modifying it to work with my Apex. Has anyone picked these up before? How are they working for you? Anyone modify them to work with a controller instead of manual only? 

Thanks :)
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