Popbloom rl60

[dedragon]

Has anyone tried these lights before? Looking to use em on a 12"x12"x6"high tank just seeing if anyone has any input on them

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[scotty333]

I have 2 rl90 which I like

 

[dedragon]

Well mine is supposed to get delivered today. Should have it up on a tiny frag tank next week to give a little feedback. I got it on ebay from dsuny_global, it was an auction with a reserve price of $69 but no one else bid on it.

 

[scotty333]

Well mine is supposed to get delivered today. Should have it up on a tiny frag tank next week to give a little feedback. I got it on ebay from dsuny_global, it was an auction with a reserve price of $69 but no one else bid on it.

Bargain
Good customer service from him too

 

[oreo54]

Well new ones no longer look like red sea clones..

PopBloom RL60 WiFi Nano Led Aquarium Light 60W for 16-20" Marine Coral Reef Tank | eBay

For 24’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 36’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 48’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 60’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 72’’ Marine Reef Tank. Power Adaptor. For 24’’ Fresh Water Tank. For 60’’ Fresh Water Tank.

www.ebay.com

opps.. RL60..

 

[dedragon]

First impressions;
It is pretty good for $70 but definitely not the best made unit. I just tried it at 100% for about 10 minutes and the metal piece closest to the leds got very hot. If i left my hand on it past 30 seconds i would get a slight burn. I will probably be using this unit at 25-40% so it wont really be an issue for me but it is something to lookout for. It does give great pop and shimmer and will give you the ability to customize the look of the light but seems to be like an 8000k to 20k look for the most part (you can do just blue but i will explain the channels next). Mounting hardware is pretty good but the light is a little tilted up when first mounted. Adjusting the screws was easy so i can get it parallel and it isnt something anyone looking at the tank will notice but it isnt perfect.
Channel 1 is just the middle white leds, channel 2 appears to be mainly violet but also uv, channel 3 is just a blue channel, and channel 4 is 6 green, 6 red, and 9 blue leds.
It also has a very wide spread so it can be good for a low light 22"x22" when mounted at the highest point.

 

[dedragon]

Will test more once i get it on the frag tank just need to let some glue and silicone cure

 

[oreo54]

First impressions;
It is pretty good for $70 but definitely not the best made unit. I just tried it at 100% for about 10 minutes and the metal piece closest to the leds got very hot. If i left my hand on it past 30 seconds i would get a slight burn. I will probably be using this unit at 25-40% so it wont really be an issue for me but it is something to lookout for. It does give great pop and shimmer and will give you the ability to customize the look of the light but seems to be like an 8000k to 20k look for the most part (you can do just blue but i will explain the channels next). Mounting hardware is pretty good but the light is a little tilted up when first mounted. Adjusting the screws was easy so i can get it parallel and it isnt something anyone looking at the tank will notice but it isnt perfect.
Channel 1 is just the middle white leds, channel 2 appears to be mainly violet but also uv, channel 3 is just a blue channel, and channel 4 is 6 green, 6 red, and 9 blue leds.
It also has a very wide spread so it can be good for a low light 22"x22" when mounted at the highest point.

Hmm.. what they advertise. I know some channels can be "combos"..

I'm behind again..

New pattern:

 

[dedragon]

Hmm.. what they advertise. I know some channels can be "combos"..

I'm behind again..

New pattern:

Mine is the rl60. This was just from visual inspection when the channels were at 1%. Just made it easier to see and why i dont have exact spectrums

 

[dedragon]

found this from a different listing

 

[oreo54]

found this from a different listing

The wattage distribution is different on the rl90 than the 60.
Neither lists the number of each color leds in the mixed channels though I assume the "idea" is identical..