UP new Z-series Pro LED lighting

[guppies_79]

It should be sufficient... i kept them in my spare plant grow-out tank with the same fertilizer and excel dosing regimen for around 4-5 months (until the tank was de-commissioned) and during that time it still maintained the deep red color, the new leaves that grew out were also red too. Its quite a hardy plant and relatively easy to maintain.

@UA, thank you very much. Its assuring to hear that and its tried & tested . I will get those fertilizers later this evening.

[bennyc]

Hi everyone,

So is the new Z series better or worse off?

[Pork Life]

Hi everyone,

So is the new Z series better or worse off?

Just got the new Z series for my tank yesterday (last set at C32. Light looks bluish in my opinion but still looks bright to my eyes. However width of lightset is rather slim so may intend get another set if spread is not sufficient.
However since I never got the old series, I can't really say whether it's better or worse.

[bennyc]

how much spread do you estimate it to have?

[Pork Life]

Around 60 degrees

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[popimac]

Hi bros, do anyone know if there is 0.5w LED version for 45 cm length, Z-15? Think I only saw 0.06w types in LFS.

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[Urban Aquaria]

Hi bros, do anyone know if there is 0.5w LED version for 45 cm length, Z-15? Think I only saw 0.06w types in LFS.

Some of the LFS still stock the old models, so have to shop around to find the newer ones.

Best is to check with East Ocean, they should have stock of the newest models that use 0.5W LEDs.

[popimac]

Noted. Thanks for the advice!

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[cherabin]

What's the wattage difference between the old and new series?


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[bennyc]

You can check the east ocean webstore, i believe it is stated. I think someone mention it uses less power.

[qngwn]

The newer ones has bulbs which are of higher wattage, which means higher concentration and intensity, allowing deeper penetration.

[cherabin]

I just bought 2 units of the newer version.

Here's a snap shot of its specifications. It seemed to suggest, as Benny mentioned, lower wattage than the older version.

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[erwinx]

I have the old and new version and my comments are here:

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...537#post748537

[bennyc]

Haha. Everyone miss out.

[cherabin]

Does anybody knows if there's any shops that are still carrying the old series of the 2' Z series? I actually prefer the old version as the colour temperature seems to be closer to 6500K. The new version gives out a very blur tint illumination.


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[popimac]

Think seaview still carry as I bought mine (old ver z-15) there.

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[cherabin]

Was at Seaview just earlier. 2' ones that I saw are all newer version with 0.5W LEDs.


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[vipered]

Hi guys. I would like to ask regarding this z series led light for 60cm, be it the new or old version, is it considered medium lighting or high light? If used without co2 setup, and with slow growing plants like ferns and mosses will it cause algae bloom? Hope to hear some feedback thanks!

[Urban Aquaria]

Hi guys. I would like to ask regarding this z series led light for 60cm, be it the new or old version, is it considered medium lighting or high light? If used without co2 setup, and with slow growing plants like ferns and mosses will it cause algae bloom? Hope to hear some feedback thanks!

It'll depend on the height of your tank... for tanks with average 30-36cm height, i would consider it "medium" lighting.

But if you use it on a low-profile tank, like those short 20-24cm height ones, then it could be considered "high" lighting due to the close proximity of the light to the plants... consequently if its used in a taller tank, like >45cm height, then it could be considered "low" lighting.

If you use those lights in a non-Co2 injected tank with slow growing plants, just ensure that the parameters and nutrient levels are in control and adjust the photoperiod to keep everything balanced... it'll help avoid, or at least slow down algae growth.

[tcg170980]

Anyone tried the IStA led light. It look similar to the Up led when power up but not much details on the box.
It cost much lesser than the Up.