Key Aquarium LED K2 K7236 Ultra

[Barnacle_Blenny]

Hey guys I just got this unit from HK I will be posting a review here soon and updating as well. This is the Cree version of the unit here are the specs: Anyone have a apogee par meter I can borrow for a day or two for some par readings.

Model K7236-Ultra
Size (LWH) 72*25*4cm
Color Temp. 12000K
3W White (PCS) 24
3W Blue (PCS) 12
Power 108W
Similar As 250W HQIBeaming Angle 60
Light Penetration Depth 60~70(CM)

I have been using the unit for 4 days so far. This is my feeling on the unit so far.

Pro's:
1 Power cord
no timers needed it comes with a control module my favorite part actually I can set dawn day dusk and moon all through one unit
The 3w Cree's look great not hard on the eyes.
Shimmers just like my 250w metal halides.
Coral looks amazing with the blue 3w and moonlight it brings out colors I have never seen before.
Just plug and play setup
super quiet
almost zero heat
Manual and auto mode for full diversity
Good solid build not flashy but solid.

con's
No easy lens set like the maxspect to buy but you can definately DIY
The manual is in Chinese ... even the translated parts are like Chinese....lol
Didn't come with mounting legs but I really didnt need them I have it on my hood.
no mounting hardware for the controller.
Mine came with a weird cable for power maybe china's standard I replaced it with a PC power cable works great.
Took forever to ship like 2 weeks this was not due to customs

Here are some pics of it in action.

CREE FULL LIGHT

CREE FULL 3w Blue and some 3W white sunrise/sunset
It's actually a tad bluer then the pics portray I'll try to get better ones later

dusk vid
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1eZxe2l66z0


Night time moon lights coming soon..

 

[wonderballz]

in for results. What size tank is this going on?

 

[bigdog1428]

night light ,,cant wait for reviews..

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

72 gallon bow

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

night light ,,cant wait for reviews..

The moon light is amazing I have never seen my coral look like this.

 

[Brando457]

pictures and final costs? For a 180 probably would need 3 units?

Are the bulbs dimable?

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

pictures and final costs? For a 180 probably would need 3 units?

Are the bulbs dimable?

I'll have pictures up tomorrow the price of the unit after shipping was $570 shipped.

 

[wonderballz]

You think I could get away with one of these on a 40B?

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

Some pics and thoughts updated look above.

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

VIDEO UPDATE:
Here is a vid of the dusk effect mostly 3w cree blue's and a few white 3w

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1eZxe2l66z0

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

Moonlight Vid

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4S0ZOOt3V2Y

 

[wonderballz]

I am loving those shots and the vids. This may be even better than a rapid LED GB

 

[InfernoST]

Looks good BB.

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

Thx guys for all the nice comments I'll do more when I can. Keep checking back

 

[batt600]

are theys dimmable

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

are theys dimmable

No unfortunately not


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Every thing in that tank looks familiar hmmmmmmm lol

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

Every thing in that tank looks familiar hmmmmmmm lol

my daughter loves it she's so happy and we have been coral and fish shopping almost every day

 

[Jzhou]

Nice Duncans. BTW if someone steals your new fixture, it wasn't me!

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

lol thx I'll have the local PD watch out for possible reef nabers.

Nice Duncans. BTW if someone steals your new fixture, it wasn't me!