CAD Lights new LED fixture

[PhoenixOne]

http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42&products_id=182

Found this on Reefbuilders. On CAD's site, it says "lighting giving you a vibrant and healthy reef for all types of corals ranging low light to higher light demanding corals." And the price tag for a 48" is $514.99. Anyone heard/seen these lights? Thoughts?

 

[strgazr27]

I don't see a wattage rating for output other than the "Uses 90 watts of power" for the 48". No listing of number of LED's. LED's have "Reflectors" ?? Would rather see lenses. As far as the remote control goes...Gimmicky if you ask me. JMO's though.

 

[ryangrieder]

Wow, one of the first led fixtures that has legs. Finally!

 

[Alex]

I don't see a wattage rating for output other than the "Uses 90 watts of power" for the 48". No listing of number of LED's. LED's have "Reflectors" ?? Would rather see lenses. As far as the remote control goes...Gimmicky if you ask me. JMO's though.

I have those same questions. It may also be possible that in an effort to put the product forth, the company hired someone that doesn't know what answers are needed and forgot to add these to the info packet. Notice how this has an introductory 10% discount ?

As for the legs, I would suggest that companies start developing longer legs. Legs are great however the advantages are quickly dissolved when those legs are short. Having a fixture that close to the water line just creates a cleaning chore.

 

[adamt]

dimensions would be nice too, id buy one right now if i new i only needed one to light my 65g but i have a feeling id need two

 

[INNEED]

Nice sounds good but needs more info

 

[adamt]

I spoke to the sales rep from CAD and heres what i was able to learn: they do not build the lights, they are resales from china. The 36" 75w system is comparable to a 150w hqi, the fixture is roughly 14" wide. there are no color options. there are no UV emitters.

it would be a decent supplemental light if you could include some t5's but I dont think its strong enough to grow sps as a standalone

 

[MHG]

1000 island aquariums in brookly has them for $325 (for the 24") It looked impressive and pretty bright. I may try this on my new 60g cube.