New Lumen Bright Reflector. ... any info on them

[jman77]

Hello Guys,

Any info on the new Lumen Bright reflectors Reef Exotics is selling ? Are they better than the LIII ?

 

[Deuce67]

Well, supposedly they put out 16.5% more light than the LIII. I got a pair to go on my new 150G. I like it. Same dimension as the LIII just octagon in shape. I fired up some old lamps I have and i must say they are bright. Must be just the white rock and sand though.
Here is 1/2 lit up on a 5'X2'X2' tank.

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Full shot

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Canopy

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[Ruu]

I just ordered one for my 180/lightrail setup (here's hoping I can find a good way of mounting it to the mover) to replace my RO2 retro reflector. I would imagine that if it is 16.5% better than the best of the rest, it should spank my old retro. Looks cool anyway.

Dave

 

[Shawnts106]

I duno, but I am freaken' LOVING That rockwork!!! what kind of rock is that?

wow!

Oh, and great setup too!

 

[Deuce67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10826367#post10826367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shawnts106
I duno, but I am freaken' LOVING That rockwork!!! what kind of rock is that?

wow!

Oh, and great setup too!

That would be 120lbs of Marco rock in a 5'X2'X2' tank

 

[Jar*Head]

Looking good Russ. Glad you are happy with it. Im getting 4 of the smaller for my cube as well. Hey, i could use some help to carry my cube into my house one i get to CO

 

[Deuce67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10828693#post10828693 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REEFER714
Looking good Russ. Glad you are happy with it. Im getting 4 of the smaller for my cube as well. Hey, i could use some help to carry my cube into my house one i get to CO

No problem Steve. Just let me know when.

 

[GSMguy]

Deuce67 how long did you cure that rock before you put it in the tank?

 

[Deuce67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10831013#post10831013 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Deuce67 how long did you cure that rock before you put it in the tank?

I didnt cure it. I just rinsed it off. It will basically cure and cook in the tank for a few week/months if needed. The lights will be off at the meantime.

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10831045#post10831045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deuce67
I didnt cure it. I just rinsed it off. It will basically cure and cook in the tank for a few week/months if needed. The lights will be off at the meantime.

oh. how much shedding is it doing?

 

[Deuce67]

Shedding? I havent seen any shedding. Tank has only been up for just 8 days though. Skimmer is pulling some nasty stuff though. Water was really yellow for a couple of days when first started.

 

[Jar*Head]

Nothing falling out of the rock?

 

[Deuce67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10831126#post10831126 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REEFER714
Nothing falling out of the rock?

I didnt notice anything falling off. It did stink for a couple days after saltwater is added. I tested the water yesterday and ammonia and nitrites are still pretty high.

 

[triggerfish1976]

I just installed two on my tank and like them so far. They seem to provide a more concentrated beam of light compared to the square reflectors.
In the pic below, the Aquaconnect bulb is installed in a square 22"x22" LumenMax and the Reeflux is in the Lumen Bright reflector. Granted the Reeflux is a 10k so it is going to be brighter but you can also tell how concentrated the lighting is compared to the one on the left.

 

[jwccwj]

how about a fts showing the reflectors

 

[E.Smith]

friendly bump

 

[kuyatwo]

So jealous I just ordered 2 of the big ones... I currently have L3's cant imagine more light going into my tank.....

Great rockwork too

 

[acropora nut]

Hey guys,

I decided to change things up a bit and put on 5 new Lumen Brite reflectors over the reef. Supposedly these reflectors are 15% more efficient than the Lumen Arc reflectors you have seen in the TOTM article. Visually the tank definitely appears brighter and areas before these reflectors that were dim are now lit up. I really like the concept of increasing the bends in the reflector to maximize the angles of light reflection.

I am planning on purchasing a light meter and really putting these new reflectors to the test against one of the Lumenarcs. I probably will post the results in the lighting and filtration forum. I may put a link here to the thread when it comes out most likely in the next couple weeks.
Mike...........

 

[Deuce67]

Thanks Mike!

 

[hos]

Mike I would like to see the results of your test .

when did you think you would post ?