[checker Jim]

I am in the process of developing a new LED light hood and I have been looking at other LED systems. can anyone recommend any websites that carry these types of lights? I think mine is like nothing else but would like to See others that I may not have seen yet so if anyone knows of other LED lighting systems can you please post a link.
thanks in advance.
Jim

[siredmund]

Jim,
I would be interested if you can get enough full spectrum light for the corals and such to use only LEDs. I think it would be amazing if you could think of the heat and engery you would save. Keep me posted I will be watching for your updates.
Cheers
E

[plecosword]

great article i think. Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Product Review: A New Horizon in Lighting: PFO's Solaris LED System
Im also very interested in these fixtures.
and here is the one that impreses me: Solaris Galileo LED aquarium reef light, lighting for aquarium, fish tank, for sale

[checker Jim]

my design is very similar to the Galileo system but there is a few differences and about half of the cost. mine also has some features that will blow your mind. none of the fancy computer controls, but very user friendly I wish I could say more but it is still confidential till after CES.

[Mattfish]

As an owner of a Solaris, I'd have to say that the microprocessor controls that PFO has built in are a particular strength of an LED light - you might want to reconsider the positioning, or perhaps create a with and without model.

It's great that you're developing this as I think the market is just getting ready for these - between the reduced energy consumption, and the related lower heat and more flexible capabilities, as well as longer life and safety of not having to worry about a broken MH bulb.

But once you get used to the programmatic control of the Solaris, you get pretty spoiled.

Another thought is that you might want to consider some sort of potentiometer equivalent that would allow the owner to set it to specific color temps - even Solaris/PFO doesn't have a description of what settings would produce specific temps, and this being such a contentious issue, user-selectable temps would be a real plus and a market differentiator for your product. Good luck with your product launch!

[amag]

I also own a 48" PFO Solaris LED lights for my 100g tank and I have to admit my corals and anemones are more vibrant. The main reason I went with the LED is the reduction in heat. It puts out just as much light (if not more) than a MH but runs a lot cooler. The draw back is that it cost twice as much as an MH but worth it's worth the investment in my book.

If you can develop an LED lighting system at the same price point of the MHs, I think you'll be very successful with it. Good Luck!

amag

[plecosword]

Originally Posted by amag

I also own a 48" PFO Solaris LED lights for my 100g tank and I have to admit my corals and anemones are more vibrant. The main reason I went with the LED is the reduction in heat. It puts out just as much light (if not more) than a MH but runs a lot cooler. The draw back is that it cost twice as much as an MH but worth it's worth the investment in my book.

If you can develop an LED lighting system at the same price point of the MHs, I think you'll be very successful with it. Good Luck!

amag

i agree and also they last so much longer. for christmas, get LED lights for the tree