Reef Breeder or Ocean Revive

[abhishek@1985]

Hi friends,

Have been going through most of the posts on Reef Breeder leds and Ocean leds.

Now I am planning on a new tank of 36 in x 24 in x 16 in (H). Mostly sps with zoas on the bottom.

The question is which one to go for :-

1. 2 Reef Breeder Value leds .
2. 1 Reef Breeder Photon 32.
3. 2 Ocean revive Arctic - S026.
4. 1 Ocean Revive OR-IT2060.

Please let me know your thoughts on the same.

 

[Ron Reefman]

If you want built-in controller, the Photon 24 and the OR-IT2060 are the same except for the led layout.

If you are on a budget and dimmers are enough, the Arctic S026 is nice. I had EverGrow D120 (same fixture as the RB value fixture and mine had a custom 3:1 blue to white layout). I switched to the Acrtic S026 for my 24g frag tank because it looks better and mine isn't inside a canopy, so I have to look at it. When I did the switch I found the S026 has much less 'glare' under the light when the room lights are lower (like watching TV at night). I liked it so much better I switched the 2 over my 55g tank as well. The value fixture and the OR-D120 are very good fixtures. But for the very small difference in price I like the S026 better.

 

[rocsec1]

I have the proton 24's and I really like them.

 

[Huntor0]

I have a Photon 32 above my 36x24x19 rimless and it is perfect for my needs LPS, Z&P, few SPS. I like the controller and being able to adjust the color channels. I may buy 2 more for a 180g project in the works soon.