Better spread.. Lumenarc 3 mini or lumenmax 2?

Chris Lakies · 04/01/2012, 05:53 PM

Im running a lumenmax 2 SE currently and wondering if i would get better light spread with lumenarc 3 mini?

tkeracer619 · 04/01/2012, 09:55 PM

the lumenmax 2 is a very compact reflector but is a good one.

The lumenarc 3 mini will give more spread.

If this is for a 40 breeder I would stick with the lumenmax 2. You will have to run the lumenarc 3 mini very close to the water to avoid spillover.

04/01/2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Chris Lakies Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Blanc Michigan Posts: 1,446	Better spread.. Lumenarc 3 mini or lumenmax 2? Im running a lumenmax 2 SE currently and wondering if i would get better light spread with lumenarc 3 mini? __________________ CL Current Tank Info: 50 breeder, 2 x XR15w pro (G4), 1 x MP40wQD, Apex JR, Ehiem-Jager 200 watt heater, Jabao DC6000 return, Reef Octo 150 elite SSS skimmer

04/01/2012, 09:55 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	the lumenmax 2 is a very compact reflector but is a good one. The lumenarc 3 mini will give more spread. If this is for a 40 breeder I would stick with the lumenmax 2. You will have to run the lumenarc 3 mini very close to the water to avoid spillover. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.