Ebay LED's

[Nocturnus]

So, the light that came with my used tank needs some parts replaced. Both end bulb mounts along with needing a new bulb. This is for a plain old tank. I started looking at LED lights on ebay. Are these things decent to use for a normal tank?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-36-HI-L...074?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e0f5b302

The other one I was looking at was onew of the Oddysea LED setups.

http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Lighting-Beamswork-LED-p/56316.htm

 

[TL1000RSquid]

Generally generic ebay fixtures are hit or miss read multiple positive and negative reviews on different forums.. Oddysea is about the same as well, horrible customer service if it breaks good luck trying to return it. If you can spend a bit more maybe check out current usa they have some fairly inexpensive led's that would be fine for fish only or low light plants.

 

[Nocturnus]

I did look at the Current USA 4002 model. I also need to research out more about LED's since I want to setup my 25g tank as a planted tank pretty soon.

 

[ROYWS3]

I have this lamp on a 20H and get good plant growth with it: http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Lighting-Beamswork-Tropical-Fish-p/56324.htm - It's the one with the 3 rows of .2 wt LED 's if your looking at a different length fixture. I've got no complaints

 

[Nocturnus]

Yeah, I was lookign at the 36" one.

 

[FreshyFresh]

To add to what TL1000- suggested, if you want to go with a lower cost fixture, get it from one of the big places like DrsFosteranSmith. Atleast they'll stand behind if should you have issues.

My BeamsWork 6500K 48" LED hasn't lost anymore than 3 leds at this point, and is growing plants well, but my attempts to work with AquaTraders that sold it to me were worthless. Would I buy another? Yep, but it just wouldn't be from AquaTraders.

 

[Nocturnus]

Hmm, they have a Marineland setup for $70. Not bad.

I did come across the Beamwork on ebay. Almost bought it the other night.

 

[TL1000RSquid]

The Marineland single bright will not handle any plants http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10704+26109&pcatid=26109 I'd consider going for, cool features not to expensive, if your 36" is a 40b it would be ok for stuff like java ferns. I'd be confident buying either one from Dr Fosters though like Doug said.
If you want plants http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10704+26107&pcatid=26107 or http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10704+28281&pcatid=28281 or http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10704+23738&pcatid=23738 will handle lower light stuff, if your tanks a 40b even some medium stuff, I would lean toward the Current I believe its got better PAR.

 

[Nocturnus]

No plants will be in this tank (65 tall), just fake plants and fish.

 

[The Zigman]

I was looking at these at Petsmart the other day. They are modular, and you can add up to 3 LED tubes. the initial fixture does include one tube... they are a bit more but I think they would be much more reliable in the long run...

http://www.petsmart.com/supplies/li...36-catid-300073?var_id=36-16424&_t=pfm=search

here is a video I found on youtube

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