Well, after 5 months my cheap Beamworks "Hi lumen" 30" LED stopped working. After the first month, the little power adapter crapped out and I replaced that with an extra one I had. Then about 3 months ago, I wasn't satisfied with the amount of light it was putting out so I boosted the light output which made the unit run pretty warm. Was thinking of adding optional fans like the Quad version has now. But oh too late! I must have fried a connection in the circuit board... (all lights are out)
That's ok, I'm wasn't too happy with this light anyway. But I noticed that the double bright quad version are 10K lights which I don't think are appropriate for plants and may create a washed out look for my tank. So I just order the Fluval Daylight Aqualife & Plant LED Aquarium Lamp. It says it's full spectrum for plants and enhancing the colors of a freshwater tank. I'm hoping it is a big step up from my previous lights and should be way better than 10K leds that I was considering.
I hope my plants will be ok limping along with my light backup Marineland hidden light bar that my kit came with. I might have to setup a CFL bulb on top since my new lights may not arrive for a week or two (free shipping is slow...)
That's ok, I'm wasn't too happy with this light anyway. But I noticed that the double bright quad version are 10K lights which I don't think are appropriate for plants and may create a washed out look for my tank. So I just order the Fluval Daylight Aqualife & Plant LED Aquarium Lamp. It says it's full spectrum for plants and enhancing the colors of a freshwater tank. I'm hoping it is a big step up from my previous lights and should be way better than 10K leds that I was considering.
I hope my plants will be ok limping along with my light backup Marineland hidden light bar that my kit came with. I might have to setup a CFL bulb on top since my new lights may not arrive for a week or two (free shipping is slow...)