我最近分享了unboxing of Maxspect’s latest LED offering, the Mazarra P series。好吧，这是评论。最近，我在Mazarra模块的180 -Gallon上取代了金属卤化物/T5固定装置。6英尺储罐的最小数量可能为4，其中有6个储罐的储罐可能更好。我决定从3开始。我计划再增加2个，但是圣诞节临近的圣诞节很紧张。
To recap, the Mazarra P series consists of 60-watt modules, housing a variety of LEDs. One of the unique aspects of the Mazarra is the ball-joint mounting arm and light rail. The other cool feature is the ability to swap out individual LED chips with a screwdriver.
安装：
轨道安装系统提供了多种方式to position the lights over your tank. I really wanted to use the tank mount brackets, but they will only work on trim up to .78″ thick. The trim on the 180-gallon was clearly too wide. I think the brackets are designed with rimless tanks in mind. It would be nice to see a bracket compatible with wider trim. My Metal Halide fixture was suspended from the ceiling, and I decided to do the same with the Mazarras. Fortunately, the wire suspension uses the same ceiling anchor as my old light. All I had to do was adjust the light rail to line the wires up with the old anchors. The main rails attach to each other via smaller rails inside. Therefore, you can slide the outer rails to the correct length, and tighten the screws to clamp down on the smaller attachment rails… Easy as pie.
SETUP:
Starting with only 3 modules, I opted to use 100 degree optics for improved spread. Even with the wider optics, using 3 modules is a stretch to illuminate an entire 6-foot aquarium. However, you could easily modify your aquascape to work with the limited spread. Reefs with minimalist aquascapes could pull it off. LEDs provide a very focused source of light, and therefore you could illuminate individual coral “bommies”, and leave dramatic shaded areas for low light corals. Glass scraping and other algae issues would be easier to manage as well. In my tank, I have two large rock islands. I think 2 modules per island would probably suffice.
The onboard controls are handy if you choose to forgo the wireless controller. But you are stuck choosing one intensity level for each channel, and will need to rely on an appliance timer. I think the Mazarras really shine with the wireless controller. You can simply set the time, and choose the default time phase program. It will ramp up/down the various LED channels according to time off day along 8 time points. In the wee hours, it leaves some of the blue LEDs at 1-2%, to simulate moonlight. Alternatively, you can also create your own time phase, and choose your own intensities per channel at 8 time points. With multiple modules, you can also add a dawn/dusk mode. This feature simulates the sun rising and setting over the horizon of your tank. Lastly, it lets you add a little weather for fun. You can choose the frequency of clouds, which it simulates by briefly dimming the modules individually over the span of your tank.
Mazarras是为被动冷却而设计的，因此球迷们无关。该手册将粉丝描述为可选的，如果模块位于狭窄的空间（例如树冠）的情况下。即使我的安装是敞开的，我仍然选择运行粉丝。粉丝非常安静，消耗的电力很少，并且可能会进一步改善LED寿命。那为什么不呢？
BUILD QUALITY:
设计和功能是例外。但是质量呢？我遇到了两个问题。第一个是球接头手臂上缺少一些螺丝孔。这些孔可容纳螺钉，以使安装在轨道上摩擦。它们并不是真正的必要，因为有足够的摩擦来固定在适当的位置。这是一种全新的产品，因此可能有一些皱纹需要解决。我也有一个模块不阐明LED的D通道。Coralvue和Maxspect很快做出了回应，并帮助我找出了原因。光化紫外线芯片的焊料更加细腻，并且很容易被压力损坏。 Once we identified the problem, Chris quickly shipped out a new set of them free of charge. I’m sure they would’ve rectified the missing screw holes as well, but it wasn’t a big deal for me. In my opinion the support was thorough and quick.
印象：
当我挖掘灯光的能力时，我认为我最喜欢的方面是光谱的质量。我已经看到了我的LED礁石照明，我认为其中许多人会产生非常人造和无菌的光质量。我将其归因于以下事实：大多数固定装置都坚持使用凉爽的白色LED来补充蓝色。Maxspect纳入温暖的白色和紫色的阳光LED芯片可显着改善光谱。来自14K卤化物，我认为Mazarras会产生非常熟悉的光谱。对我来说，它们类似于凤凰14k灯泡。
至于从金属卤化物到LED的过渡，我没有后悔。我的坦克与Mazarras的75度凉爽8分。卤化物还产生了很多漏气。它不仅照亮了坦克周围的空间，而且使我的1岁女儿（从她的观看角度）蒙蔽了双眼。树冠会解决眩光，但是很高兴有一个开放的坦克，而无需散落的坦克。即使只有3个模块，我的SP也会增长良好。在我计划添加两个之后，我只运行300瓦的光线，而几乎是1000瓦的金属卤化物/T5。虽然我敢肯定，一个par仪表会告诉我强度不可比，但我认为我的礁石从来没有真正需要像我给它那样的光线。我曾经用468瓦的T5运行同一坦克，并种植了美丽的Acropora殖民地。我有信心通过类似的LED瓦数也可以做同样的事情。
CONCLUSION:
Overall, I’m very pleased with the Mazarras. The positives far outweigh some small issues I experienced. The quality of light it produces in the tank is exceptional. The modularity and variety of mouting options make for a very adaptable lighting system. It can grow or shrink with you as you upgrade/downsize tank sizes. The optional fans are borderline silent. And I can’t think of many fixtures that include a variety of optics and easily interchangeable LED chips. I look forward to trying other LED colors in the modules as they become available. Lastly, product support appears to be good from both the manufacturer and their US distributor(CoralVue).
If there are any questions that I can help answer, leave a comment and I’ll do my best to answer.
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