Spider Light Reflector

no_Wedge · 12/05/2009, 12:11 AM

are these any good? comparable to lumen bright?

arredondojason · 12/05/2009, 10:42 AM

i have asked this same ? and I would say that the lumen brights are better but the price is about 4 times the spider reflectors and that was the deciding factor for me and I really like them I got the larger ones that are 16x13x5 and am running 3 of them with 250Ws each.
Here is a link to the ones that I got.

http://www.aquacave.com/large-metal-...base-2249.html

all 3 cost me like $120 as one of the lumen brights was $150 each.

s.reef · 12/05/2009, 10:48 AM

the lumen brights are hands down a better reflector

no_Wedge · 12/05/2009, 11:12 AM

how much better i'm wondering, any tests done?

Tigé21v · 12/05/2009, 11:46 AM

Sure there have been tests done, but could not send you to any links.
The basic design of the Lumenbrite makes it a better reflector. ALL of the light is focused down into the tank, whereas with the spiders only part of it is. You lose light on both ends.
The application of the reflector also has to be taken into consideration.The only type I could squeeze into my 90's canopy, along with VHO's, were spiders. And even that is not ideal. I had to mount the VHO's so they sit inside the spiders, cutting down on their ability to reflect light into the tank. But with the inside of the canopy painted white, it seems as if enough light still makes it into the tank.
Are they three times better? I don't know. But the next tank I set up will not have a canopy, and I'll definitely use a Lumenbrite or similar reflector.

Praxx · 12/05/2009, 12:39 PM

I am thinking of putting thee

http://www.aquacave.com/lumen-max-2-...pply-1138.html

in my tank's canopy...Also 90 gal (110 Xtra tall actually)

They would fit and allow room for VHO suplement as well, but not sure the price difeence is worth it.

Tigé21v · 12/05/2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Praxx

I am thinking of putting thee

They would fit and allow room for VHO suplement as well, but not sure the price difeence is worth it.

Ya. Those are very nice. I looked at them too, but the design of my canopy won't allow for it. I really don't have enough distance from the top of the canopy to the canopy doors, because I would want to build standoffs for the VHOs to get them at least level with the bottom of the MH reflectors. So the VHOs would be in the way.
I personally do not think you need to spend the extra cash if the inside of the canopy is painted white. The enclosed design forces all the light to the tank. Someone I know lined the inside of his canopy with 1/8" white acrylic. Extremely nice. Major light reflection, and a breeze to wipe off any salt spray. Though I would imagine if you figure in the cost of the acrylic, you would probably be pretty close to the price of the nicer reflectors. lol

gtaylor67 · 12/05/2009, 04:48 PM

I agree so far that there is alot of room for improvement over the spider reflectors.. But it is your decision ...

12/05/2009, 12:11 AM	#1
no_Wedge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 422	Spider Light Reflector are these any good? comparable to lumen bright?

12/05/2009, 10:42 AM	#2
arredondojason Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 988	i have asked this same ? and I would say that the lumen brights are better but the price is about 4 times the spider reflectors and that was the deciding factor for me and I really like them I got the larger ones that are 16x13x5 and am running 3 of them with 250Ws each. Here is a link to the ones that I got. http://www.aquacave.com/large-metal-...base-2249.html all 3 cost me like $120 as one of the lumen brights was $150 each.

12/05/2009, 10:48 AM	#3
s.reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 269	the lumen brights are hands down a better reflector

12/05/2009, 11:12 AM	#4
no_Wedge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 422	how much better i'm wondering, any tests done?

12/05/2009, 11:46 AM	#5
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	Sure there have been tests done, but could not send you to any links. The basic design of the Lumenbrite makes it a better reflector. ALL of the light is focused down into the tank, whereas with the spiders only part of it is. You lose light on both ends. The application of the reflector also has to be taken into consideration.The only type I could squeeze into my 90's canopy, along with VHO's, were spiders. And even that is not ideal. I had to mount the VHO's so they sit inside the spiders, cutting down on their ability to reflect light into the tank. But with the inside of the canopy painted white, it seems as if enough light still makes it into the tank. Are they three times better? I don't know. But the next tank I set up will not have a canopy, and I'll definitely use a Lumenbrite or similar reflector.

12/05/2009, 12:39 PM	#6
Praxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 26	I am thinking of putting thee http://www.aquacave.com/lumen-max-2-...pply-1138.html in my tank's canopy...Also 90 gal (110 Xtra tall actually) They would fit and allow room for VHO suplement as well, but not sure the price difeence is worth it.

12/05/2009, 04:48 PM	#8
gtaylor67 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 151	I agree so far that there is alot of room for improvement over the spider reflectors.. But it is your decision ...