Reef Brite LED's - Now Taking Orders!
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deadmanh
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My tank: rimless 24x24x20
My current lighting: Giessman infinity series: 150w 20k radium + 2 t5's on front and back. it is mounted about 8 inches from the water's surface, (already some light spillage to the rest of the room)
again there is no canopy, only a pendant
Goal/ purpose: adding the blue/ actinic POP in corals. secondary dimmable moonlight (when is the dimmable adapter coming out?). I like to leave the blue light on a lot longer than i should.... prolly 15+ hrs a day.... bad idea? so heat and electricity also become goals.
should i get 15" modules for front and back OR should i get 24" modules?? I'm worried about coverage vs light spillage.
also what nm wavelength are the BLUE leds? is 420 the ideal?
My current lighting: Giessman infinity series: 150w 20k radium + 2 t5's on front and back. it is mounted about 8 inches from the water's surface, (already some light spillage to the rest of the room)
again there is no canopy, only a pendant
Goal/ purpose: adding the blue/ actinic POP in corals. secondary dimmable moonlight (when is the dimmable adapter coming out?). I like to leave the blue light on a lot longer than i should.... prolly 15+ hrs a day.... bad idea? so heat and electricity also become goals.
should i get 15" modules for front and back OR should i get 24" modules?? I'm worried about coverage vs light spillage.
also what nm wavelength are the BLUE leds? is 420 the ideal?
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I would personally do 24" modules, 5 of them front to back, or 4 modules if the rockwork is away from the back panel and front panel, centered up. If you go with 5, then do a mix of 3 x 50/50, 1 x all blue, 1 x all white. If you go with four, then I would do 2 x 50/50, 1 x all blue, 1 x all white.
I wanted to give everyone an update on the ReefBrite modules. They are now shipping with a slightly different = more efficient power supply, that is not adjustable. All power supplies will be driving the LED's at 100%. ReefBrite will then be releasing a separate available power supply, eta forthcoming, that will be automatically controllable via an external control from 0-10v. For those wanting to control these on a Neptune, Profilux, etc., it's getting closer!
i am planning to order a pair of reef brites. Will the controllable power supply be a seperate upgrade for previous owners.
There is only one color blend of blue led that ReefBrite uses. They switched the LED about 12 months ago, but that was before these really took off, or anyone at all had them.
ReefBrite LED Brackets Now Available!
ReefBrite LED Brackets Now Available!
We have just received our first shipment of ReefBrite LED brackets to turn the single strip modules into a single source lighting solution.
Price: $39.99
http://premiumaquatics.com/store/me...A&Product_Code=RB-BRK&Category_Code=reefbrite
ReefBrite LED Brackets Now Available!
We have just received our first shipment of ReefBrite LED brackets to turn the single strip modules into a single source lighting solution.
Price: $39.99
http://premiumaquatics.com/store/me...A&Product_Code=RB-BRK&Category_Code=reefbrite
ryanjiang
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I just got my 48 inch reefbrite 50/50 and attached to front of my Aquacnitics TX5 fixture, the light strip is pretty bright and add noticeable shimmer to my tank, the added color pop is very notable.
Mine has non-adjustable power supply, it states 30W total so it is 1.25W per bulb. (I saw many versions of statement on wattage per bulb, checked out their website but on information, can Jeremy clarify on this?)
Even the wattage per bulb is lower than I expected (I somehow get impression that regular size reefbrite run at 1.5w - 1.75W per bulb), I guesstimate if one use single strip as a single T5 with reflector, it provide at least same par (if not higher) as provided by good T5 lamp/reflector combo. I have few acropora directly under the reefbrite now, time will tell.
Now I am thinking to add another reefbrite inside my TX5 so it will be like reefbrite + 2X T5 + reefbrite + 2X T5, I think it will be very nice blend for color and visual pleasure.
Has anyone done replacing a T5 reflect with a reefbright inside TX5 ?
Mine has non-adjustable power supply, it states 30W total so it is 1.25W per bulb. (I saw many versions of statement on wattage per bulb, checked out their website but on information, can Jeremy clarify on this?)
Even the wattage per bulb is lower than I expected (I somehow get impression that regular size reefbrite run at 1.5w - 1.75W per bulb), I guesstimate if one use single strip as a single T5 with reflector, it provide at least same par (if not higher) as provided by good T5 lamp/reflector combo. I have few acropora directly under the reefbrite now, time will tell.
Now I am thinking to add another reefbrite inside my TX5 so it will be like reefbrite + 2X T5 + reefbrite + 2X T5, I think it will be very nice blend for color and visual pleasure.
Has anyone done replacing a T5 reflect with a reefbright inside TX5 ?
ryanjiang
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Thank you Jeremy for the clarification! Will keep post here.
I am thinking of placing 1 LED strip inside my TX5 fixture and replace 1 T5 tube, can I somehow take advantage of cooling and nice reflector in TX5 and install some sort of mini-strip (for example a RB strip without outer case and can be attached to maybe T5 endcap) of course the power cord will use the one come with the LED strip and drill a hole to get it out.
Is this type of product available? or have to go to DIY route. After seeing how nice their spectrum blend together, I am thinking T5/LED combo is way to go, such a product may have a huge market, which take advantage of nice reflector and active cooling of thousands of T5 fixture currently in use.
I am thinking of placing 1 LED strip inside my TX5 fixture and replace 1 T5 tube, can I somehow take advantage of cooling and nice reflector in TX5 and install some sort of mini-strip (for example a RB strip without outer case and can be attached to maybe T5 endcap) of course the power cord will use the one come with the LED strip and drill a hole to get it out.
Is this type of product available? or have to go to DIY route. After seeing how nice their spectrum blend together, I am thinking T5/LED combo is way to go, such a product may have a huge market, which take advantage of nice reflector and active cooling of thousands of T5 fixture currently in use.
bayoupr
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Right now I run 4-6' VHO's over my 125g. My lights are about 10-12" above the water in my canopy. I have mostly leathers, mushrooms and a couple of LPS. Everything is doing great even with my lights so high above the water. Was thing about taking two VHO's out and replacing with 2 36" either 50/50 or maybe the blues. Would this be a deminish in lighting or an improvement for my corals? By the way I run from front to back, 1-454, 1-Acitinc White, 1-Acitinc Blue and 1-454.
ryanjiang
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Jeremy, I found on my reefbrite, it is not 6X LED per foot, it is 18X per foot, 6 mounted facing down, 12 mounted facing sideway, check out the pics.
I am wondering if the unit you took for PAR measure is of the same design or it was the old verions and come with 6X high power LED per foot? Thanks!
I am wondering if the unit you took for PAR measure is of the same design or it was the old verions and come with 6X high power LED per foot? Thanks!
ryanjiang
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Thank you Jeremy, it is indeed reflection!!!!!! It is just too 'real' very hard to tell.
My APEX report total 0.4 AMP draw from the strip, so it is about 48W total looks like each LED runs at 2W. The heatsink do good job and it is pretty cool. I noticed bigger growth tip from few Acropora placed directly under the RB, no color change yet (LPS and monipora color improved noticable though). Everything is perfect, thinking to add another 50/50 strip to my TX5, so it will be 1 RB/2X T5/1RB/2X T5, I think this combo will have enough dynamic look and well utilize spectrum from each side.
My APEX report total 0.4 AMP draw from the strip, so it is about 48W total looks like each LED runs at 2W. The heatsink do good job and it is pretty cool. I noticed bigger growth tip from few Acropora placed directly under the RB, no color change yet (LPS and monipora color improved noticable though). Everything is perfect, thinking to add another 50/50 strip to my TX5, so it will be 1 RB/2X T5/1RB/2X T5, I think this combo will have enough dynamic look and well utilize spectrum from each side.
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