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[Jeremy B.]

Yes, that's not a problem at all. If it's going to be a lower to medium light reef I'd suggest two strips. If you're going to be doing a higher light reef I'd suggest three strips. Figure each strip you do is going to be equivelant to 2 x T5 lamps.

 

[cwgibson]

So something like a blue and white strip along with a 50/50? I've been gone for a few years now and am trying to catch up on the led lights.

 

[cwgibson]

Would it be dumb to get 4 15in strips and mount them to my canopy lid?

 

[Jeremy B.]

I would do the full length strips, instead of the singles. It's less expensive to do full length, plus you'll get more light output.

 

[cwgibson]

I agree, I went and looked at my canopy and did some measuring. The full length will be fine. Just so I know are you referring to the original strips or the newer high output strips.

 

[Jeremy B.]

Correct, the original strips and not the XHO's.

 

[cwgibson]

Thanks for the input, one last question. Would one of the mini mag light be good for my fuge section of my sump or would a little 8 in strip be better suited for that role?

 

[Jeremy B.]

The Mini Mag would be too small for your fuge, you'd want to go with the 8" strip.

 

[wampuscat]

Hey Jeremy,

I was thinking about changing from T5's to running all reef brites...... What would you recommend for a 300DD Marinland?

 

[Jeremy B.]

I'm assuming this is a mixed reef? If so I would do 4 x 60" XHO's are a minimum. The big thing at play here is your 36" front to back space. If the coral placement is all within the middle 18" - 20" or so then getting by with three would be fine for you. If you're weighted more towards sps then you may want to go with 5 modules at minimum.

 

[wampuscat]

I'm assuming this is a mixed reef? If so I would do 4 x 60" XHO's are a minimum. The big thing at play here is your 36" front to back space. If the coral placement is all within the middle 18" - 20" or so then getting by with three would be fine for you. If you're weighted more towards sps then you may want to go with 5 modules at minimum.

Hi Jeremy,

Mostly chalices with some favias, zoas, palys, montis, candycanes and some bounce shrooms here and there. I'm getting tired of replacing 6 60 inch t5 bulbs every six months........

 

[Jeremy B.]

I think I'd stick with 4 modules still. You could try starting with 3 and see what kind of results you get with it and then add a 4th later if desired though.

 

[4bruceinc]

Dimmer Availability

Dimmer Availability

Hi Jeremy:

I understand that the dimmer will be available within a few weeks. Will there be a pre-order? Is there any functionality information to share?

Thanks

 

[Jeremy B.]

I don't have a lot of info on it yet, however once we get pricing and a more firm delivery date we will start taking pre-orders for them.

 

[MentalNote]

Any updates on this? Thanks.

 

[Jeremy B.]

The dimmer is available, I should have pricing and pictures by later today or tomorrow, and then we'll start taking orders.

 

[Mildot]

thats great Jeremy, i really like the Reef Brites XHO with my 2 x250 watt 14k DE halides,They look nicer than the T5 bulbs in my opinion, i use the Actinics,Nicest lights out there other than the VHO Actinics

Randy M

 

[Jeremy B.]

The dimmer is now available for pre-order, we should be getting the first shipment of them in the next few days.

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/RB-DIMCON.html

We will have pics of it up as soon as they arrive here.

 

[4bruceinc]

Jeremy:

I have two 36in XHOs - all blue. How many strips can one dimmer support?

Thanks,

 

[Jeremy B.]

Are you running a single power supply and splitter right now?