Ahhhh! My Eyes!!!

MarkS · 07-07-2001, 05:16 PM

I just bought the LOA 65 watt flood light for my five gallon! MY GOD!

I think I will go with 4 of these for my ten gallon instead of the MH. It is cheaper and a MH bulb cannot possibly be brighter.

These lights are awesome. It is a very pure white light with a noticable blue tint. I am not sure of the K rating on it, but it does have some actinic qualities. There is absolutly no yellow.

This fixture comes with a built in reflector and a splash guard. The bulb is included too! All for $29.95 + tax. I could have easily spent twice that at AHSupply, which is still cheap compared to some...

Mark

Steve · 07-07-2001, 06:50 PM

What does LOA stand for?

MarkS · 07-07-2001, 06:54 PM

Lights of America

**golfish** · 07-07-2001, 11:27 PM

lol Mark, I think the K rating is somthing like 6700.. I have one for my refugium. I'm waiting for my tank to mature a little more before I set it up.

I used the same light to cure the LR in my 150, along with 2x40 watt NO actinics, it lite up the 150 pretty darn good for 65 watts

Mark

Mikeman · 07-10-2001, 08:46 PM

you got in at walmart? I'm thinking of getting some of these, how big/wide are they? thanks

icemark · 07-10-2001, 09:09 PM

Something to consider, there have been some reports on some of the other reef boards that the LOA 65watt fixtures may have an overheating issue, when used in non ventelated areas.

Enclosing them in an un-modifed in a hood may cause premature failure of the bulb or other overheating issues.

All that said, they throw a ton of light and have worked flawlessly for me so far, but I do have them mounted like a pendant above a couple of my garage tanks.

MarkS · 07-10-2001, 11:00 PM

Yeah, I figured that the heat would be a problem so I installed a 4" fan. The tank temp stays around 75 - 80 degrees so I have to assume that the air temp is about the same.

I took pics of the hood but I haven't had a chance to develop them yet. As soon as I do I'll post them.

Mark

billzie · 07-11-2001, 12:16 PM

The shop light style fixture available at Walmart and Costco come in a white casing, have a wired cord and switch, and have a white Al reflector, costs around $25.
The outdoor style fixture available at Menards and some Home Depot come in a brown casing, must be wired and use a photo cell instead of switch, and have a polished Al reflector, costs around $34.
HTH, Bill.

Mikeman · 07-11-2001, 08:52 PM

it seems to me, you could put like 2 of these on a 10g nano tank and keep some sps corals

billzie · 07-11-2001, 10:29 PM

12"h x 8"w x 4 1/2"h. Bill.

MarkS · 07-12-2001, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikeman
it seems to me, you could put like 2 of these on a 10g nano tank and keep some sps corals

That's exactly what I have in mind.

07-07-2001, 05:16 PM	#1
MarkS Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,799	Ahhhh! My Eyes!!! I just bought the LOA 65 watt flood light for my five gallon! MY GOD! I think I will go with 4 of these for my ten gallon instead of the MH. It is cheaper and a MH bulb cannot possibly be brighter. These lights are awesome. It is a very pure white light with a noticable blue tint. I am not sure of the K rating on it, but it does have some actinic qualities. There is absolutly no yellow. This fixture comes with a built in reflector and a splash guard. The bulb is included too! All for $29.95 + tax. I could have easily spent twice that at AHSupply, which is still cheap compared to some... Mark __________________ 2 + 2 != 4 Two is only loosely associated with two by a plus sign and therefore doesn't enter the equation at all since it is only there by mere complicity. We shouldn't count it and leave well enough alone.

07-07-2001, 06:54 PM	#3
MarkS Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,799	Lights of America __________________ 2 + 2 != 4 Two is only loosely associated with two by a plus sign and therefore doesn't enter the equation at all since it is only there by mere complicity. We shouldn't count it and leave well enough alone.

07-10-2001, 09:09 PM	#6
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	Something to consider, there have been some reports on some of the other reef boards that the LOA 65watt fixtures may have an overheating issue, when used in non ventelated areas. Enclosing them in an un-modifed in a hood may cause premature failure of the bulb or other overheating issues. All that said, they throw a ton of light and have worked flawlessly for me so far, but I do have them mounted like a pendant above a couple of my garage tanks. __________________ Play well Mark www.mazdamark.com

07-10-2001, 11:00 PM	#7
MarkS Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,799	Yeah, I figured that the heat would be a problem so I installed a 4" fan. The tank temp stays around 75 - 80 degrees so I have to assume that the air temp is about the same. I took pics of the hood but I haven't had a chance to develop them yet. As soon as I do I'll post them. Mark __________________ 2 + 2 != 4 Two is only loosely associated with two by a plus sign and therefore doesn't enter the equation at all since it is only there by mere complicity. We shouldn't count it and leave well enough alone.

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07-07-2001, 06:50 PM	#2
Steve Council Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DeForest, WI, USA Posts: 259	What does LOA stand for?

07-07-2001, 11:27 PM	#4
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	lol Mark, I think the K rating is somthing like 6700.. I have one for my refugium. I'm waiting for my tank to mature a little more before I set it up. I used the same light to cure the LR in my 150, along with 2x40 watt NO actinics, it lite up the 150 pretty darn good for 65 watts Mark

07-10-2001, 08:46 PM	#5
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	you got in at walmart? I'm thinking of getting some of these, how big/wide are they? thanks

07-11-2001, 12:16 PM	#8
billzie Citizen Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago/Athens, OH Posts: 103	The shop light style fixture available at Walmart and Costco come in a white casing, have a wired cord and switch, and have a white Al reflector, costs around $25. The outdoor style fixture available at Menards and some Home Depot come in a brown casing, must be wired and use a photo cell instead of switch, and have a polished Al reflector, costs around $34. HTH, Bill.

07-11-2001, 08:52 PM	#9
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	it seems to me, you could put like 2 of these on a 10g nano tank and keep some sps corals

07-11-2001, 10:29 PM	#10
billzie Citizen Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago/Athens, OH Posts: 103	12"h x 8"w x 4 1/2"h. Bill.

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