arcadia classica stretch led 120cm.

[Anthony89]

Hi. I recieved my new light yesterday, but im a little concerned its not very bright. Before this led I had 2x54w t5. Which looked alot brighter.
Has anyone got first hand experience with these leds on a high tech tank? Also pictures to compare. Many thanks ant

 

[toadass]

Can't help you much mate I'm afraid, but I'm watching this with interest as I have a 120cm and am currently looking at these or the tmc aquabar. Hopefully someone with a bit of knowledge will be along shortly. Although Simon Jones uses them on his hi tech and they do the job on his matehttp://Arcadia Stretch LED | UK Aquatic Plant Society

 

[Anthony89]

Thanks. I think I may have to get another soon. Going to monitor plant growth etc and then decide. Doesnt seem very bright at all.

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[OllieNZ]

Based on my observations Id say 1 is not quite as bright as 1 t5. I did a review (cant link from my phone but it is in the lighting section) and it has pics of it vs t5

 

[OllieNZ]

Arcadia CS60F, mini review. | UK Aquatic Plant Society
There it goes

 

[Edvet]

Don't trust your eyes in asserting brightness!

 

[OllieNZ]

Don't trust your eyes in asserting brightness!

According to my camera
Stretch 1/8sec @f7.1 iso 800
1x T5 1/13sec @f7.1 iso 800
So not just dimmer to the eye.