Reefbrite UVA?

rogergolf66 · 08/15/2016, 03:38 AM

Anyone out there using the new reefbrite UVA? I have seen videos but haven't seen in person yet. Any thoughts on this ? Is it worth it. Does it only pop green? What is visual brightness to human eye? If I purchased it would be run a couple hours and beginning and end of lighting schedule .

Roger

ReefCowboy · 08/15/2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rogergolf66

Anyone out there using the new reefbrite UVA? I have seen videos but haven't seen in person yet. Any thoughts on this ? Is it worth it. Does it only pop green? What is visual brightness to human eye? If I purchased it would be run a couple hours and beginning and end of lighting schedule .

Roger

I saw it in person at ReefAPalooza NY, ReefBrite had it on a table along with the regular blues and yes it is very different to the eye. I didnt see it over a tank, but if you ask me, it resembles a violet, dimmer visually but im sure it packs a punch since Reefbrite reflectors and Leds are the bomb.

moondoggy4 · 08/15/2016, 08:29 PM

I have a two bulb RB UVA it gives off ghastly color at night ,not like the video. Great for divers watches really makes them glow. Since I have a dual MH over my tank I guess I do not need anymore UV.

rogergolf66 · 08/16/2016, 03:35 AM

Dose it only pop the greens?

Griff500 · 08/16/2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

if you ask me, it resembles a violet,

I was wondering what colour Ultra Violet most resembled.

jayball · 08/16/2016, 09:07 PM

I have a uv flashlight at the same wavelength. Fun to play around with but for everyday purpose I would rather add some 420 mm light. It is a very ugly light but even makes some blue coral I previously thought had no GFP pop like crazy

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08/15/2016, 03:38 AM	#1
rogergolf66 im an addict lol Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land o lakes, FLorida Posts: 12,930	Reefbrite UVA? Anyone out there using the new reefbrite UVA? I have seen videos but haven't seen in person yet. Any thoughts on this ? Is it worth it. Does it only pop green? What is visual brightness to human eye? If I purchased it would be run a couple hours and beginning and end of lighting schedule . Roger __________________ Goal levels: salinity 35ppt, temp 78-79, alk 8-9, cal 430-450, mag 1310-1400 po4 .03, no3 1-3 Current Tank Info: System 1... 100 gal Zoa tank I built, 30 gal Ric Yuma shroom tank, 30 gal mix tank my sons,40 gal softie tank, 40 gal nem tank, two 40 gal LPS tank. System 2... 240 gal SPS display attached 100 gal frag SPS only tank.

08/16/2016, 03:35 AM	#4
rogergolf66 im an addict lol Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land o lakes, FLorida Posts: 12,930	Dose it only pop the greens? __________________ Goal levels: salinity 35ppt, temp 78-79, alk 8-9, cal 430-450, mag 1310-1400 po4 .03, no3 1-3 Current Tank Info: System 1... 100 gal Zoa tank I built, 30 gal Ric Yuma shroom tank, 30 gal mix tank my sons,40 gal softie tank, 40 gal nem tank, two 40 gal LPS tank. System 2... 240 gal SPS display attached 100 gal frag SPS only tank.

08/15/2016, 08:29 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I have a two bulb RB UVA it gives off ghastly color at night ,not like the video. Great for divers watches really makes them glow. Since I have a dual MH over my tank I guess I do not need anymore UV.

08/16/2016, 09:07 PM	#6
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	I have a uv flashlight at the same wavelength. Fun to play around with but for everyday purpose I would rather add some 420 mm light. It is a very ugly light but even makes some blue coral I previously thought had no GFP pop like crazy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk