Reefbreeders/(Evergrow OEM) Fixtures D120/IT20** series

unitedbga said:
Did more updating and I'm really liking how it looks. I added more UV and another yellow and took the 500nm out. The combo looks even better then before. I'll have to take some pictures. You would think it would look purple but at 50 percent blue and 50 percent white it looks like a nice cool white 8 to 10k.

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Would love to see pics of this over your tank..
 
King Nine said:
You'll be surprised at how little heat they amass or put out. It is almost cool to the touch and you can feel a little radiant heat when you put your hand under the light.
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I am in the same boat and will be building a canopy. Do you predict that a canopy with an open back would be enough ventilation for the 32 or 48 version?
 
I just went and touched them running at 30% blue and 1% white (Morning setting) and the metal case of my photon 16 is cold to the touch. Sorry I wont be able to test that in the afternoon for you when the've been on longer and stronger but I won't be available. I think you could put them in a open back canopy with no problem gauging from mine BUT... Id sure monitor them and add a fan if heat builds up a little. If my understanding of LEDs is correct the heat is what shortens their life. Someone who has them in a canopy will hopefully chime in for you.
 
Reef_Breeders said:
We got most of the shipment in for the early orders today, I am downing some coffee and getting them ready for shipment.



I would use 3 24s, or 3 32s, depending on the type of corals you have. They can be programmed on one remote, however for initial programming I reccomend stacking the units when you first recieve them, with pieces of foam in between them.
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Reef Breeders,

What would you recommend for my 48"w x 13"d x 24"h tank? Right now its just live rock, cleaner shrimp, few turbo snails and a few hermit crabs. Water is stable and ready for corals/fish. I just need my light.

I'm torn inbetween the photon or the IT2080.

Theres so much to read on this thread, opinions, experiences, etc. And im just confusion. Can you guys help me pick one? I want to place my order TODAYYYYYY
 
kBellas said:
If its just another name then why are the specs alittle different? As in the type of LED's it brings & the brand too.

I thought they were 2 lights there were just similar :reading:

http://www.barrierreefaquariums.com/productcart/pc/evergrow-controllable-it2080-32-led-custom-tuned-by-bra-515p11452.htm?atc=1&idproduct=11452

http://reefbreeders.com/it2080.html
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They are made by the same company, Evergrow. Both Barrier Reef and Reef Breeders are re-sellers of the lights. Generally each company that re-sells customizes their own layout for what they think is best. Seems to be the case here.

So basically they are both Evergrow brand lights, with custom layouts created by Barrier Reef and Reef Breeders.

IT2080 is what they were originally called by Evergrow I think (probably still are), then Reef Breeders renamed it Photon 32 to make it a bit easier to differentiate between the models.
 
KJoFan said:
They are made by the same company, Evergrow. Both Barrier Reef and Reef Breeders are re-sellers of the lights. Generally each company that re-sells customizes their own layout for what they think is best. Seems to be the case here.

So basically they are both Evergrow brand lights, with custom layouts created by Barrier Reef and Reef Breeders.

IT2080 is what they were originally called by Evergrow I think (probably still are), then Reef Breeders renamed it Photon 32 to make it a bit easier to differentiate between the models.
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OceanRevive is an other US distributor of EverGrow. And they are starting up their own line of lights.
 
kBellas said:
Reef Breeders,

What would you recommend for my 48"w x 13"d x 24"h tank? Right now its just live rock, cleaner shrimp, few turbo snails and a few hermit crabs. Water is stable and ready for corals/fish. I just need my light.

I'm torn inbetween the photon or the IT2080.

Theres so much to read on this thread, opinions, experiences, etc. And im just confusion. Can you guys help me pick one? I want to place my order TODAYYYYYY
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I would go with the photon48 with 90s
 
Im going to be upgrading from a 120 gallon tank to a 315 gallon tank in the coming weeks. The dimensions of the new tank are 72 L x 36 D x 28 H. It will be mainly sps with an open layout. Im currently running a pair of apollo leds suplimented with a pair of t5s over my current system.

Im looking hard at the reef breeders and am considering two options. 1)1 photon 32 centered on the tank with the 2 apollos on each end positioned perpendicular to the front of the tank and 2 to 4 60 inch t5s. 2) 2 rows of photon 32s at the center of the tank with the apollos on the ends. If im happy with the lights I would consider replacing the apollos with either photon 16s or 24s. Does this make sense or are there other options that I should consider? Thanks
 
I've just recieved my IT2080 for my 55g and was wondering if someone can give me input on how to hang it.
The tank is half under an angled ceiling (don't know what you call it)
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To get the fixture centered, I won't be able to use a shelf with the window being in the way.
Would it be alright if I use a drywall anchor on the angled ceiling and the other on the horizontal ceiling?
My main concern is if the drywall anchor on the angled portion doesn't hold properly
 
Allantron said:
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A 2080 weighs about 18 lbs.(I think) so being over water I would only attach it to a stud or studs. If you are lucky there might be one in the slanted part of the ceiling close to the center of the tank. If not I would look at securely attaching a strong support between two studs in the slanted ceiling ("U" or "L" metal angle bar - paint to match). Attach a single cable with end loops to that and then the two fixtures hanging wires to that new cable. I have three 2080's and run a single 100 lbs. thin cable down from the ceiling to each of the fixtures. Works fine and besides being able to center it easily I think looks better then two ceiling cables for each fixture. Extending the fixtures wires fully will allow you to use the adjustment feature to raise it up high enough to work in the aquarium. If description is not clear I can attach a picture later. Don't forget to add a GFI receptacle if not already one to plug it into.
 
EZTimes said:
A 2080 weighs about 18 lbs.(I think) so being over water I would only attach it to a stud or studs. If you are lucky there might be one in the slanted part of the ceiling close to the center of the tank. If not I would look at securely attaching a strong support between two studs in the slanted ceiling ("U" or "L" metal angle bar - paint to match). Attach a single cable with end loops to that and then the two fixtures hanging wires to that new cable. I have three 2080's and run a single 100 lbs. thin cable down from the ceiling to each of the fixtures. Works fine and besides being able to center it easily I think looks better then two ceiling cables for each fixture. Extending the fixtures wires fully will allow you to use the adjustment feature to raise it up high enough to work in the aquarium. If description is not clear I can attach a picture later. Don't forget to add a GFI receptacle if not already one to plug it into.
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Thanks. Found a stud, but it's about 5 inches off-center. Is this something I'll just have to deal with? I don't have OCD or anything and would be fine with the light not being centered, but think it won't look too appealing. Any suggestions on moving my tank over those 6 inches without breaking it?
 
Allantron said:
Thanks. Found a stud, but it's about 5 inches off-center. Is this something I'll just have to deal with? I don't have OCD or anything and would be fine with the light not being centered, but think it won't look too appealing. Any suggestions on moving my tank over those 6 inches without breaking it?
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Try a articulated TV mount. It will mount to the stud and let you swing the light where you need it. You can even swing the light out of the way to work on the tank:)
 
Well I got it up now. I'm really happy with the coverage and the brightness of this light. Can't wait to start adding coral! :dance:
 

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QUOTE=Allantron;21593579]Thanks. Found a stud, but it's about 5 inches off-center. Is this something I'll just have to deal with? I don't have OCD or anything and would be fine with the light not being centered, but think it won't look too appealing. Any suggestions on moving my tank over those 6 inches without breaking it?[/QUOTE]

Still looks like a easy bar of some type between the stud you found and the next one (max 16"?) then you can drill a hole anywhere in the bar to hang the fixture - centered and secure. :fish1: :fish2:
 
I'm planning on replacing the lights on my Oceanic Tech-series 90-gal. It has euro-bracing around the top, with an opening of 42" x 12". Would I be better off with two D120's or one Photon 32?
 
I used a apogee 200 to check par levels. I have starfire bracing three pieces . To my amazement there really was no change on par readings under the 1/2 inche starfire bracing. I would go with the 32. I love mine. Just watch the levels. I bleached.
 
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