New Lumen Bright Reflector. ... any info on them

jman77 · 09/20/2007, 03:51 PM

Hello Guys,

Any info on the new Lumen Bright reflectors Reef Exotics is selling ? Are they better than the LIII ?

Deuce67 · 09/22/2007, 08:47 PM

Well, supposedly they put out 16.5% more light than the LIII. I got a pair to go on my new 150G. I like it. Same dimension as the LIII just octagon in shape. I fired up some old lamps I have and i must say they are bright. Must be just the white rock and sand though.
Here is 1/2 lit up on a 5'X2'X2' tank.
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Canopy
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Ruu · 09/23/2007, 11:32 AM

I just ordered one for my 180/lightrail setup (here's hoping I can find a good way of mounting it to the mover) to replace my RO2 retro reflector. I would imagine that if it is 16.5% better than the best of the rest, it should spank my old retro. Looks cool anyway.

Dave

Shawnts106 · 09/23/2007, 01:18 PM

I duno, but I am freaken' LOVING That rockwork!!! what kind of rock is that?

wow!

Oh, and great setup too!

Deuce67 · 09/23/2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shawnts106
I duno, but I am freaken' LOVING That rockwork!!! what kind of rock is that?

wow!

Oh, and great setup too!

That would be 120lbs of Marco rock in a 5'X2'X2' tank

Jar*Head · 09/23/2007, 07:55 PM

Looking good Russ. Glad you are happy with it. Im getting 4 of the smaller for my cube as well. Hey, i could use some help to carry my cube into my house one i get to CO

Deuce67 · 09/24/2007, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by REEFER714
Looking good Russ. Glad you are happy with it. Im getting 4 of the smaller for my cube as well. Hey, i could use some help to carry my cube into my house one i get to CO

No problem Steve. Just let me know when.

GSMguy · 09/24/2007, 08:06 AM

Deuce67 how long did you cure that rock before you put it in the tank?

Deuce67 · 09/24/2007, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSMguy
Deuce67 how long did you cure that rock before you put it in the tank?

I didnt cure it. I just rinsed it off. It will basically cure and cook in the tank for a few week/months if needed. The lights will be off at the meantime.

GSMguy · 09/24/2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Deuce67
I didnt cure it. I just rinsed it off. It will basically cure and cook in the tank for a few week/months if needed. The lights will be off at the meantime.

oh. how much shedding is it doing?

Deuce67 · 09/24/2007, 08:23 AM

Shedding? I havent seen any shedding. Tank has only been up for just 8 days though. Skimmer is pulling some nasty stuff though. Water was really yellow for a couple of days when first started.

Jar*Head · 09/24/2007, 08:28 AM

Nothing falling out of the rock?

Deuce67 · 09/24/2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by REEFER714
Nothing falling out of the rock?

I didnt notice anything falling off. It did stink for a couple days after saltwater is added. I tested the water yesterday and ammonia and nitrites are still pretty high.

triggerfish1976 · 10/02/2007, 07:51 AM

I just installed two on my tank and like them so far. They seem to provide a more concentrated beam of light compared to the square reflectors.
In the pic below, the Aquaconnect bulb is installed in a square 22"x22" LumenMax and the Reeflux is in the Lumen Bright reflector. Granted the Reeflux is a 10k so it is going to be brighter but you can also tell how concentrated the lighting is compared to the one on the left.

jwccwj · 10/02/2007, 09:15 AM

how about a fts showing the reflectors

E.Smith · 10/02/2007, 10:05 PM

friendly bump

kuyatwo · 10/02/2007, 10:36 PM

So jealous I just ordered 2 of the big ones... I currently have L3's cant imagine more light going into my tank.....

Great rockwork too

acropora nut · 10/03/2007, 02:12 PM

Hey guys,

I decided to change things up a bit and put on 5 new Lumen Brite reflectors over the reef. Supposedly these reflectors are 15% more efficient than the Lumen Arc reflectors you have seen in the TOTM article. Visually the tank definitely appears brighter and areas before these reflectors that were dim are now lit up. I really like the concept of increasing the bends in the reflector to maximize the angles of light reflection.

I am planning on purchasing a light meter and really putting these new reflectors to the test against one of the Lumenarcs. I probably will post the results in the lighting and filtration forum. I may put a link here to the thread when it comes out most likely in the next couple weeks.
Mike...........

Deuce67 · 10/03/2007, 02:24 PM

Thanks Mike!

hos · 10/05/2007, 11:09 AM

Mike I would like to see the results of your test .

when did you think you would post ?

hahnmeister · 10/05/2007, 12:46 PM

It would seem that the Lumenbrights are more 'concentrated', but I wouldnt go saying that they somehow produce 15% more light than lumenarcs until a 3D grid test can be done. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade... just stating what I think is clearly visible from an optics POV. The use of more, smaller facets acts to focus the center of the light output more. The fewer, smaller facets lend themselves to a greater 'spread' of light. Is one better than another...??? Well... is a spotlight better than a floodlight? Yeah, you get the picture. I just want you guys to be informed consumers. I mean, if I wanted to, taking this concept all the way, I would make a continuous curve bell shaped pendant... that way, no matter where you are on the reflector, you are getting a perfect angle from the focal point of the reflector (the bulb). The downside is.... this isnt necessarily what you want. A continuous curve reflector like that would provide much more light AT some point, but that point is going to be much smaller as well (or could be designed like that). For the most part... we need reflectors that spread out the light more, not concentrate it (unless you have a 4' tall reef tank).

ScubaTC · 10/05/2007, 02:14 PM

acropora nut - which seems to have more of a light spread, your new lumen brights or the lumen arcs you replaced?

I thought the lumen arcs may have more of a spread, but you stated that there are some areas of your tank that use to be dim and now are not.

I was going to get the lumenarcs, but an interesting in finding out more about the brights.

-thanks!

antiant · 10/05/2007, 02:29 PM

do you think that this reflector can cover a foot print of 36x36? the tank will have t5s as well.

triggerfish1976 · 10/05/2007, 02:41 PM

No. I wouldn't push more than a 24" x 24" area out of it since it is such a directed light but the Lumenarc or Lumenmax 22" x 22" fixture might work but you would just not be able to keep high light corals on the outer edges.

acropora nut · 10/05/2007, 03:28 PM

There is no doubt that my tank is brighter with the Lumen Bright Reflectors. I could instantly see areas that were dim are now much brighter! What I like even better about these reflectors is that I am now getting more light penetrating deeper into my tank. This is really helpful because I have so much growth that I was getting shaded and lower light areas in the lower half of my tank. I am now even thinking of selling the miniâ€™s I just bought and trying to fit the Lumen Bright large reflectors in my canopy.

I understand what Hannmeister is saying in his comments, but this is not a bell or curved shaped reflector. If you look down into these reflectors the angles inside create a rectangular or octagon shape depending how you look at it. I think the multiple facets of this reflector helps capture more light and transfer it back into the tank. This is just my thoughts on it, but I can tell you that when my wife makes the commit â€œWhy does your tank look brighterâ€ I know something drastic had to change to make her take notice of the tank.

Thx's.........

Mike

09/20/2007, 03:51 PM	#1
jman77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,391	New Lumen Bright Reflector. ... any info on them Hello Guys, Any info on the new Lumen Bright reflectors Reef Exotics is selling ? Are they better than the LIII ?

09/22/2007, 08:47 PM	#2
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Well, supposedly they put out 16.5% more light than the LIII. I got a pair to go on my new 150G. I like it. Same dimension as the LIII just octagon in shape. I fired up some old lamps I have and i must say they are bright. Must be just the white rock and sand though. Here is 1/2 lit up on a 5'X2'X2' tank. [IMG][/IMG] Full shot [IMG][/IMG] Canopy [IMG][/IMG]

09/23/2007, 01:18 PM	#4
Shawnts106 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,436	I duno, but I am freaken' LOVING That rockwork!!! what kind of rock is that? wow! Oh, and great setup too! __________________ Love yourself! NO MATTER WHAT! Current Tank Info: Currently out of the hobby

09/23/2007, 07:55 PM	#6
Jar*Head Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,630	Looking good Russ. Glad you are happy with it. Im getting 4 of the smaller for my cube as well. Hey, i could use some help to carry my cube into my house one i get to CO __________________ Steve Tankless. Current Tank Info: 480g peninsula

09/24/2007, 08:06 AM	#8
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Deuce67 how long did you cure that rock before you put it in the tank? __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/23/2007, 11:32 AM	#3
Ruu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 1,037	I just ordered one for my 180/lightrail setup (here's hoping I can find a good way of mounting it to the mover) to replace my RO2 retro reflector. I would imagine that if it is 16.5% better than the best of the rest, it should spank my old retro. Looks cool anyway. Dave

09/24/2007, 08:23 AM	#11
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Shedding? I havent seen any shedding. Tank has only been up for just 8 days though. Skimmer is pulling some nasty stuff though. Water was really yellow for a couple of days when first started.

09/24/2007, 08:28 AM	#12
Jar*Head Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,630	Nothing falling out of the rock? __________________ Steve Tankless. Current Tank Info: 480g peninsula

10/02/2007, 07:51 AM	#14
triggerfish1976 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of Smiles Posts: 2,980	I just installed two on my tank and like them so far. They seem to provide a more concentrated beam of light compared to the square reflectors. In the pic below, the Aquaconnect bulb is installed in a square 22"x22" LumenMax and the Reeflux is in the Lumen Bright reflector. Granted the Reeflux is a 10k so it is going to be brighter but you can also tell how concentrated the lighting is compared to the one on the left.

10/02/2007, 09:15 AM	#15
jwccwj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Port Au Port,Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 405	how about a fts showing the reflectors

10/02/2007, 10:05 PM	#16
E.Smith Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 160	friendly bump

10/02/2007, 10:36 PM	#17
kuyatwo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 409	So jealous I just ordered 2 of the big ones... I currently have L3's cant imagine more light going into my tank..... Great rockwork too

10/03/2007, 02:12 PM	#18
acropora nut Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 427	Hey guys, I decided to change things up a bit and put on 5 new Lumen Brite reflectors over the reef. Supposedly these reflectors are 15% more efficient than the Lumen Arc reflectors you have seen in the TOTM article. Visually the tank definitely appears brighter and areas before these reflectors that were dim are now lit up. I really like the concept of increasing the bends in the reflector to maximize the angles of light reflection. I am planning on purchasing a light meter and really putting these new reflectors to the test against one of the Lumenarcs. I probably will post the results in the lighting and filtration forum. I may put a link here to the thread when it comes out most likely in the next couple weeks. Mike...........

10/03/2007, 02:24 PM	#19
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Thanks Mike!

10/05/2007, 11:09 AM	#20
hos Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 82	Mike I would like to see the results of your test . when did you think you would post ?

10/05/2007, 12:46 PM	#21
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	It would seem that the Lumenbrights are more 'concentrated', but I wouldnt go saying that they somehow produce 15% more light than lumenarcs until a 3D grid test can be done. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade... just stating what I think is clearly visible from an optics POV. The use of more, smaller facets acts to focus the center of the light output more. The fewer, smaller facets lend themselves to a greater 'spread' of light. Is one better than another...??? Well... is a spotlight better than a floodlight? Yeah, you get the picture. I just want you guys to be informed consumers. I mean, if I wanted to, taking this concept all the way, I would make a continuous curve bell shaped pendant... that way, no matter where you are on the reflector, you are getting a perfect angle from the focal point of the reflector (the bulb). The downside is.... this isnt necessarily what you want. A continuous curve reflector like that would provide much more light AT some point, but that point is going to be much smaller as well (or could be designed like that). For the most part... we need reflectors that spread out the light more, not concentrate it (unless you have a 4' tall reef tank).

10/05/2007, 02:14 PM	#22
ScubaTC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 352	acropora nut - which seems to have more of a light spread, your new lumen brights or the lumen arcs you replaced? I thought the lumen arcs may have more of a spread, but you stated that there are some areas of your tank that use to be dim and now are not. I was going to get the lumenarcs, but an interesting in finding out more about the brights. -thanks! __________________ ScubaTC Current Tank Info: 180GAL acrylic, (3)250W Reeflux 12K, 1/2 JBJ Chiller, Reeflo Dart and Snapper, (2) VorTech MP40wES, (2)Tunze Stream 6100 w/multi-controller, Korillin C-3002 Reactor, MSX-300 skimmer, 90gal sump, 5-stage RO / 2-stage DI / 2 inline dual TDS

10/05/2007, 02:29 PM	#23
antiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: diamond bar/brea/rowland hts. Posts: 591	do you think that this reflector can cover a foot print of 36x36? the tank will have t5s as well.

10/05/2007, 02:41 PM	#24
triggerfish1976 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of Smiles Posts: 2,980	No. I wouldn't push more than a 24" x 24" area out of it since it is such a directed light but the Lumenarc or Lumenmax 22" x 22" fixture might work but you would just not be able to keep high light corals on the outer edges.

10/05/2007, 03:28 PM	#25
acropora nut Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 427	There is no doubt that my tank is brighter with the Lumen Bright Reflectors. I could instantly see areas that were dim are now much brighter! What I like even better about these reflectors is that I am now getting more light penetrating deeper into my tank. This is really helpful because I have so much growth that I was getting shaded and lower light areas in the lower half of my tank. I am now even thinking of selling the miniâ€™s I just bought and trying to fit the Lumen Bright large reflectors in my canopy. I understand what Hannmeister is saying in his comments, but this is not a bell or curved shaped reflector. If you look down into these reflectors the angles inside create a rectangular or octagon shape depending how you look at it. I think the multiple facets of this reflector helps capture more light and transfer it back into the tank. This is just my thoughts on it, but I can tell you that when my wife makes the commit â€œWhy does your tank look brighterâ€ I know something drastic had to change to make her take notice of the tank. Thx's......... Mike