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What do you guys hear about the New Marineland Reef capable LED light?

I may bid on one, but not sure. I have read many reviews and most are very happy with the new fixtures. Here are some specs....
THESE ARE THE NEWLY REVISED LIGHTS THAT HAVE CORRECTED THE ELECTRICAL PLUG PROBLEM FROM OVERHEATING 10-25-2011
This quality, high output LED light has been specifically designed for use in reef aquarium systems. It is powered by multiple energy efficient 1 watt LEDs that provide the correct intensity and spectral output needed to maintain a reef aquarium. Each LED has a specifically design polycarbonate lens to maximize light penetration into the aquarium and gives a beautiful "shimmer" effect that mimics the natural ocean. The innovative housing pulls heat up and away from the LEDs and aquarium. This slim, low profile light adds an elegant and attractive look to any aquarium. The LEDs have an expected life span of 50,000 hours, which will drastically reduce the typical cost of bulb replacements.
These lights come with a three-mode switch that allows either, daytime (white and blue LEDs on), lunar (only blue LEDs on), or all LEDs off. The units all feature only a single low voltage power cord providing additional safety and less clutter. Each light has wire frame legs that expand allowing for increased versatility should you ever decide to change the aquarium that it is used on. The 18" model expands to 24", the 24" model expands to 36" and the 36" model expands from 48" to 60”. The legs can also be removed from the light, and the light can be placed on a glass canopy to allow for an even lower profile.



SizeExpands toWhite 10,000K LEDsBlue 460nm LEDsTotal WattsLumens
18"24"183291305
24"36"234361670
36"48"366572610
48"60"488753340

 
Found this as well. More inclined to this. Found a fellow reefer who has this fixture and loves it. Check it out. Lemme know what you think.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADV-PLUS-Aq...252?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a6893734

I'm going to beat my LED drum again. This is what I would do/have done.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Co...644?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0bcd83cc

For a relatively small investment you can have some of the major advantages to LED's. Two of these would give you alot of light on a 4 ft. tank.
 
I'm going to beat my LED drum again. This is what I would do/have done.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Co...644?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0bcd83cc

For a relatively small investment you can have some of the major advantages to LED's. Two of these would give you alot of light on a 4 ft. tank.

I cant afford two right now. However, I may grab one now and another later. Will they be sufficient for LPS and some SPS? What is important in regards to the wattage, nm's , and lux? I have really no idea what I am reading. I am probably going to grab one.
 
I cant afford two right now. However, I may grab one now and another later. Will they be sufficient for LPS and some SPS? What is important in regards to the wattage, nm's , and lux? I have really no idea what I am reading. I am probably going to grab one.

I currently have two of these on a 6 ft. tank, and will be adding another. I have SPS, LPS, Zoa's, Paly's, Yuma's and both Crocea and Maxima clams in the substrate on the bottom. I've been using these going on 3 months and have great growth and PE. I would figure on one for every two feet of tank. Two of these isn't really much more than that MH fixture you were considering.
 
I currently have two of these on a 6 ft. tank, and will be adding another. I have SPS, LPS, Zoa's, Paly's, Yuma's and both Crocea and Maxima clams in the substrate on the bottom. I've been using these going on 3 months and have great growth and PE. I would figure on one for every two feet of tank. Two of these isn't really much more than that MH fixture you were considering.
I am getting one now. Do you have the blue's come on prior to the whites and vica versa on shut down at night?
 
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