Lighting Website Updates - Page 14

ERICinFL · 09/19/2009, 07:35 AM

I sent an email to Plusrite, asking if they would donate a variety of bulbs to Sanjay for testing. I provided the link to Sanjay's site, so they'll know it's legit. Let's try to fill their mail box with requests and don't forget to mention you're a member of Reef Central. Here is the email address to their sales and marketing department, if you'd like to ask them as well.

koji@plusriteusa.com

rguyler · 09/19/2009, 10:22 AM

Sanjay, PM sent to you.

Darejohn · 09/24/2009, 11:39 PM

can you still get the solaris from any closeout stores or sites?

dbc1717 · 10/07/2009, 08:10 PM

This may have been covered somewhwere else, but I did not see it over the last year or so...

I am considering using two 250w and 1 400 w MH bulbs on my 30" deep 210. I like the look of the Radium 20K bumbs...

Will I need VHO or T5 for the actinic spectrum, or are there "Blue" mh bulbs that have a similar glow that the actinic florescents add?

dwdowney · 10/16/2009, 10:02 AM

I am currently setting up a 6’ long 5’ tall aquarium in my new home. I would like to keep softies at the bottom, LPS’s in the middle and some monti’s at the top. Due to the aquascaping plan, it would be very advantageous to be able to keep the monti’s as low as possible to avoid having a great view of their undersides. I was the light to penetrate, but I do not want to sacrifice color. Can I get away with 4 400 watt MH with XM 10ks and Radium 20ks or do I need one 1000 watt 10k and 4 400 watt 14ks? I know Saxby runs one 1000 watt but just in the middle of the day. Also, if I run a 1000 watt will I have to double my chiller size? Power is cheap in Tennessee, but my bill is already high and no one lives in the house. All my lighting will be purchased from Sunlight Supply.

dbc1717 · 10/17/2009, 07:54 PM

EricinFl- This is off topic, but I love your avatar photo!

wishfish · 10/19/2009, 03:12 PM

How high do the MH's need to be from the water surface? Also, how high doe actinics or other full spectrum HO's or VHO lamps need to be from the water? I am worried about heating the water or bleaching the top corals.

--Wishfish

2cool4u · 10/25/2009, 01:53 PM

hello i have a ton of 14 watt t5 bulbs and was going to make a light wher can i buy the ballast menards dont sale them

2cool4u · 10/25/2009, 02:00 PM

plusrtie bulbs are junck thay have no par thay dont grow any thing

RGibson · 10/25/2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishfish

How high do the MH's need to be from the water surface? Also, how high doe actinics or other full spectrum HO's or VHO lamps need to be from the water? I am worried about heating the water or bleaching the top corals.

--Wishfish

7 in from the water to the botton of the bulb.

wishfish · 10/28/2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGibson

7 in from the water to the botton of the bulb.

Thanks so much RGIBSON. This is most appreciated. I really want to put the light very close but too close has all kinds of problems too. How did you finally arrive at putting your lights at th 7" distance? Did you get too much salt encrusting when the lights were closer?

thanks.

Wishfish

aoc230 · 12/01/2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERICinFL

I sent an email to Plusrite, asking if they would donate a variety of bulbs to Sanjay for testing. I provided the link to Sanjay's site, so they'll know it's legit. Let's try to fill their mail box with requests and don't forget to mention you're a member of Reef Central. Here is the email address to their sales and marketing department, if you'd like to ask them as well.

koji@plusriteusa.com

really am interested what Sanjay's findings are? very interesting... i'd alos like to know the lnogevity of these bulbs, i thinnk they are ok for the first month or two(so pretty much the break in period) and then fade out??? cant wait

Dexter1334 · 12/06/2009, 09:12 AM

These LED Lights look promising pricewise. I am thinking of changing over from my T5's. If I am reading the price right they are about $200 each and require one for each two foot of tank.
http://bsled.en.alibaba.com/product/...ric_timer.html

GPhiAce · 12/10/2009, 03:19 PM

Can anyone pm me or post the link to a review of the different reflectors, especially the LA 3s, LM Elite, and LumenBrights. Am I missing any?? I have tried looking through this thread, but man is it long and the search function is not helping any.

philosophish · 12/15/2009, 10:05 PM

here ya go, http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review

keep in mind it does not include the smaller lumanmax 2 and 3 reflectors.

ebruce01 · 12/27/2009, 07:01 PM

This site is selling what they call "aquarium bulbs" now. I havent used them but just in case someone is interested in a good price here you go. They have pretty good prices on ballasts as well if you need a replacement......

http://www.1000bulbs.com/400-Watt-Me...quarium-Lamps/
I know there is a lot of controversy on the different bulbs but I would still love to see the prices come down on a lot of this stuff. Maybe products like these will help!

ctmgardea · 01/06/2010, 11:17 PM

Sun-Brite Led ... any feed back? what does everyone think. looks good, but is it to good to be true? http://www.exotic-aquarium.com/testresults.html

deep blue sea · 01/13/2010, 12:06 PM

Hi folks, i am new to the salt water scene and have a lighting question. I have started a 23long salt water set up. I need help to find the proper lighting, if anyone could send me in the right direction about what is the best light for me. I wanna start coral as well as fish and do not want to be limited in what i grow, so i want the proper light for my tank, thank you very much, any help would be great.

onetrickpony · 01/13/2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deep blue sea

Hi folks, i am new to the salt water scene and have a lighting question. I have started a 23long salt water set up. I need help to find the proper lighting, if anyone could send me in the right direction about what is the best light for me. I wanna start coral as well as fish and do not want to be limited in what i grow, so i want the proper light for my tank, thank you very much, any help would be great.

Check out "The T5 Q&A Thread" , lots of info and Grim will get you started in the right direction

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1706461

deep blue sea · 01/13/2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetrickpony

Check out "The T5 Q&A Thread" , lots of info and Grim will get you started in the right direction

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1706461

Thank you very much for your help

northbay-reefer · 01/21/2010, 03:08 PM

Does anyone know what the phoenix single end 250 watt 14k looks like and how is the par reading compare to it's double end counter part?

hautfr · 02/06/2010, 06:57 AM

Hi,

Good morning from France to all. I have a 110" x 31.5" x 31.5" (280 cm x 80 cm x 80 cm) SPS tank, and today lighting is composed of 6 x 400 W MH.
As my electricity bill is quite high, I am considering switching to LEDs possibly along with T5. I have read a lot on LEDs but it seems that experience is quite limited for large tanks, in particular depth of 30" or more.
I would like to get your suggestion on potential future lighting set-up using either LEDs only or LEDs + T5. what would you recommend?
seems that the more attractive products are Pacific Sea and TMC-Aquabeam, which performance may be close to MH.
Thanks for your valuable advice.
Fred

Robert Patterso · 02/06/2010, 07:34 PM

Been thinking about going to the 20k Radiums. Using 12k reeflux on the coralvue dimmable ballast. Will the Radiums run good on the coralvue ballast or would I be givin up to much par. Also was wondering about the Reeflux 20k bulbs. Any good?

yaominh · 03/15/2010, 06:14 PM

I would use the coralvue ballast with the 12k reeflux.. I love the reeflux. The radiums are pretty awesome too. There is a website with a $10 promotional code. Ill find the website if your're interested. Sorry I dont know how much par you would lose and I think the only person who would know is Sanjay

pondwater · 04/30/2010, 12:22 PM

While I have read reports on this combo, are there any users out there who can comment on their satisfaction with this setup? I would like to run dual 400 watt galaxy(s) and Radium 20 se over an sps 120. I don't want to get too blue on the look
Thanks

09/19/2009, 07:35 AM	#326
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	I sent an email to Plusrite, asking if they would donate a variety of bulbs to Sanjay for testing. I provided the link to Sanjay's site, so they'll know it's legit. Let's try to fill their mail box with requests and don't forget to mention you're a member of Reef Central. Here is the email address to their sales and marketing department, if you'd like to ask them as well. koji@plusriteusa.com __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.

09/19/2009, 10:22 AM	#327
rguyler Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 606	Sanjay, PM sent to you. __________________ -- Rik Current Tank Info: 120G Reef - AI Hydra 26HD lighting, AquaC Skimmer, Reeflo Blackfin Pump, Gyre XF250 Dual Pumps, Aqua Medic Dosing Alk/Ca/Mg & Vinegar, HydroFill Ti ATO, Basement Sump w/Refugium and Kessil 160 Blue Lights

10/25/2009, 01:53 PM	#333
2cool4u Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coralville Posts: 120	wher to buy t5s ballast hello i have a ton of 14 watt t5 bulbs and was going to make a light wher can i buy the ballast menards dont sale them

12/10/2009, 03:19 PM	#339
GPhiAce Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CoMo Posts: 1,615	Can anyone pm me or post the link to a review of the different reflectors, especially the LA 3s, LM Elite, and LumenBrights. Am I missing any?? I have tried looking through this thread, but man is it long and the search function is not helping any. __________________ Paul Professional Bum Current Tank Info: empty 120 gallon glass box. wanna help fill it? sps and palys please

12/15/2009, 10:05 PM	#340
philosophish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 334	here ya go, http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review keep in mind it does not include the smaller lumanmax 2 and 3 reflectors. __________________ I reef therefore I am

09/24/2009, 11:39 PM	#328
Darejohn Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 34	can you still get the solaris from any closeout stores or sites?

10/07/2009, 08:10 PM	#329
dbc1717 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 26	This may have been covered somewhwere else, but I did not see it over the last year or so... I am considering using two 250w and 1 400 w MH bulbs on my 30" deep 210. I like the look of the Radium 20K bumbs... Will I need VHO or T5 for the actinic spectrum, or are there "Blue" mh bulbs that have a similar glow that the actinic florescents add?

10/16/2009, 10:02 AM	#330
dwdowney Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 187	I am currently setting up a 6’ long 5’ tall aquarium in my new home. I would like to keep softies at the bottom, LPS’s in the middle and some monti’s at the top. Due to the aquascaping plan, it would be very advantageous to be able to keep the monti’s as low as possible to avoid having a great view of their undersides. I was the light to penetrate, but I do not want to sacrifice color. Can I get away with 4 400 watt MH with XM 10ks and Radium 20ks or do I need one 1000 watt 10k and 4 400 watt 14ks? I know Saxby runs one 1000 watt but just in the middle of the day. Also, if I run a 1000 watt will I have to double my chiller size? Power is cheap in Tennessee, but my bill is already high and no one lives in the house. All my lighting will be purchased from Sunlight Supply.

10/17/2009, 07:54 PM	#331
dbc1717 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 26	EricinFl- This is off topic, but I love your avatar photo!

10/19/2009, 03:12 PM	#332
wishfish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Bch. Gdns., FL Posts: 47	How high do the MH's need to be from the water surface? Also, how high doe actinics or other full spectrum HO's or VHO lamps need to be from the water? I am worried about heating the water or bleaching the top corals. --Wishfish

10/25/2009, 02:00 PM	#334
2cool4u Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coralville Posts: 120	plusrtie bulbs are junck thay have no par thay dont grow any thing

12/06/2009, 09:12 AM	#338
Dexter1334 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Levittown,NY Posts: 409	These LED Lights look promising pricewise. I am thinking of changing over from my T5's. If I am reading the price right they are about $200 each and require one for each two foot of tank. http://bsled.en.alibaba.com/product/...ric_timer.html

12/27/2009, 07:01 PM	#341
ebruce01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 96	This site is selling what they call "aquarium bulbs" now. I havent used them but just in case someone is interested in a good price here you go. They have pretty good prices on ballasts as well if you need a replacement...... http://www.1000bulbs.com/400-Watt-Me...quarium-Lamps/ I know there is a lot of controversy on the different bulbs but I would still love to see the prices come down on a lot of this stuff. Maybe products like these will help!

01/06/2010, 11:17 PM	#342
ctmgardea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Whittier Posts: 546	Sun-Brite Led ... any feed back? what does everyone think. looks good, but is it to good to be true? http://www.exotic-aquarium.com/testresults.html

01/13/2010, 12:06 PM	#343
deep blue sea Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	Lighting question Hi folks, i am new to the salt water scene and have a lighting question. I have started a 23long salt water set up. I need help to find the proper lighting, if anyone could send me in the right direction about what is the best light for me. I wanna start coral as well as fish and do not want to be limited in what i grow, so i want the proper light for my tank, thank you very much, any help would be great.

01/21/2010, 03:08 PM	#346
northbay-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wine country Posts: 4,831	Does anyone know what the phoenix single end 250 watt 14k looks like and how is the par reading compare to it's double end counter part? __________________ go BIG or go home Current Tank Info: Tankless :D

02/06/2010, 06:57 AM	#347
hautfr Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PARIS, FRANCE Posts: 3	Advice on LEDs for large tank Hi, Good morning from France to all. I have a 110" x 31.5" x 31.5" (280 cm x 80 cm x 80 cm) SPS tank, and today lighting is composed of 6 x 400 W MH. As my electricity bill is quite high, I am considering switching to LEDs possibly along with T5. I have read a lot on LEDs but it seems that experience is quite limited for large tanks, in particular depth of 30" or more. I would like to get your suggestion on potential future lighting set-up using either LEDs only or LEDs + T5. what would you recommend? seems that the more attractive products are Pacific Sea and TMC-Aquabeam, which performance may be close to MH. Thanks for your valuable advice. Fred

02/06/2010, 07:34 PM	#348
Robert Patterso Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 711	Been thinking about going to the 20k Radiums. Using 12k reeflux on the coralvue dimmable ballast. Will the Radiums run good on the coralvue ballast or would I be givin up to much par. Also was wondering about the Reeflux 20k bulbs. Any good? __________________ Way to many projects, not enough money and even less time Current Tank Info: 140 ssb, 75g sump ect. xp2000 cone skimmer, 400w XM 20k's in sm. Lumenbrites, ATS over refugium

03/15/2010, 06:14 PM	#349
yaominh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	I would use the coralvue ballast with the 12k reeflux.. I love the reeflux. The radiums are pretty awesome too. There is a website with a $10 promotional code. Ill find the website if your're interested. Sorry I dont know how much par you would lose and I think the only person who would know is Sanjay

04/30/2010, 12:22 PM	#350
pondwater Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 37	Galaxy 400 watt and Radium 20 se setup While I have read reports on this combo, are there any users out there who can comment on their satisfaction with this setup? I would like to run dual 400 watt galaxy(s) and Radium 20 se over an sps 120. I don't want to get too blue on the look Thanks