Finnex LED lighting

[neon1423]

Hey all, I was pointed to Finnex led systems by a freind who says they are more powerful then your standard t5-ho systems. Does anyone have any experiance with Finnex systems? I'm looking at upgrading my 30gallon system.

[exv152]

I don't have any first hand experience with the finnex but I've been following them, and I do use other LED brands.  They have a new product coming out soon with 25% more PAR, set to come out this winter. But the finnex fugeray and planted + have less PAR than the finnex ray2. See the PAR data from the manufacturer in the link below. It's definitely stronger than your average T5HO fixture with 2 bulbs, but not stronger than your average T5HO with 4 bulbs. If you're not using co2 I would consider the planted + , it has a more complete colour spectrum for plants, looks less washed out, and is not as strong as their ray2.  Finnex is still a good buy f or the price, but there are many other brands out there nowadays like BML, kessil, TMC, beamswork, current sat+, ecoxotic  etc.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=189944

[wrm130]

I am currently running  2,3 & 4' finnex ds. I really like them. I also had a bml Dutch and wasn't very happy with it.

[androo303]

Found these on Amazon.ca 2-3 weeks ago, but now they are no longer selling to Canada..

[daworldisblack]

Yeah looks like they pulled out of canada for now due to regulations, according to some folks who were at the last Plantaholics meet-up. Might get a group order happening when they release their new lights towards the end of the year though so we could set a group-order up or something to ship to the border etc.

I personally have the Ray 2 Daylights and they are pretty powerful for a thin strip!

[exv152]

The latest news is the new finnex are coming out in the winter, which can be anytime between now and the next 5-6 months. Since they're including a dimmable control, suspension kit, higher PAR, and full colour spectrum, I'm guessing the new price will also be "enhanced".

[daworldisblack]

The latest news is the new finnex are coming out in the winter, which can be anytime between now and the next 5-6 months. Since they're including a dimmable control, suspension kit, higher PAR, and full colour spectrum, I'm guessing the new price will also be "enhanced".

Thanks for the extra info! Yep - def going to be an enhanced price. The main draw for Finnex for some was the price - def a bang for the buck sorta deal. With all those add-ons, if its still reasonable I think its an easy sell. Just got to look out for updates as they become available!

Apparently they're looking into shipping with Canada Post - fingers crossed.

[zolta]

You can still get Finnex through the amazon.com.  they will ship to Canada however the shipping and duties are about $20 on top of the posted price.

[neon1423]

So an update, I did end up getting the finnex ray-2 DS system for my tank. It is amazing, I have only the highest reviews to say about it and I highly reccomend it.