Anyone using the new Lumenmax Elite reflectors?

buddah001 · 12/15/2008, 06:03 PM

Anyone using the new Lumenmax Elite reflectors? If so how do you like them? HQI or Mogul?What kind of bulbs? Pics?

chrisk500 · 12/15/2008, 06:50 PM

This doesn't help you, but I just ordered a set a couple of days ago and hope to get them early this week so I will let you know.

Versus · 12/15/2008, 07:15 PM

They are nice VERY good par output but because they are so slim if your eyes are not 1 inch above the rim you will be seeing spots for a bit.

Paulairduck · 12/15/2008, 11:54 PM

I have seen them on a couple tanks, they have a nice wide spread, very shallow, and it will be able to fit in a canopy

buddah001 · 12/24/2008, 07:58 PM

Can these be used on an open top tank with out any glare from the bulbs?

adtravels · 12/24/2008, 09:09 PM

youll always get a little glare. I think they are goos very compact, dont really have anything to compare themto though.

boxer385 · 12/24/2008, 11:14 PM

i'm thinking about buying 2 of them to cover a 5ft tank

ant1k · 12/25/2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally posted by boxer385
i'm thinking about buying 2 of them to cover a 5ft tank

i have 2 of them over a 60"x26"dx18"w 120g

seems to have good coverage. it was my first halide setup ever so i cant compare it to anything else. but im happy so far.

boxer385 · 12/25/2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by ant1k
i have 2 of them over a 60"x26"dx18"w 120g

seems to have good coverage. it was my first halide setup ever so i cant compare it to anything else. but im happy so far.

do you have them mounted besides in a canopy?

kdblove_99 · 12/25/2008, 09:43 AM

I used one on my 60 cube. Its a great reflector

Harley-J · 12/27/2008, 05:14 AM

Great reflectors...I have 3, running 250w SS Galaxy with Radiums...
I have had to put alot of corals under the ledges because the lighting was soooo intense...I put some of the corals on the sand bottom to acclimate...but had to hide some because it was still to intense...I am thinking of raising them higher, they are at 12" now from bulb to water line...My clams on the other hand are loving them and coloring up nicely...HTH

killaACES · 12/27/2008, 08:57 AM

these reflectors are by far more superior than other reflectors I have tried. we actually measured the par and it puts out the same amount as a 400w se would on the regular Lumenarcs. when people come over, they always think I have 400s over my tank and they getg surprised after they find out they are only 250s.

mike660r · 12/27/2008, 10:00 PM

Here are some shots of them installed and lit with XM SE 10K 250's.

buddah001 · 12/27/2008, 10:27 PM

Well I did order them and also the radium 20k bulbs. Now soon I can get started on making my fixture to house everything.

BradR · 12/27/2008, 11:09 PM

Anyone know how they compare to lumenarc 3's?
Was planning on getting the lumenarcs as they seemed to spread the light intensity more evenly than the earlier lumenmax's.

myrchandle · 12/28/2008, 01:11 AM

Pik your poison... Spread or Intensity. LME are good at intensity, LA3 are good at spread. I have heard mixed reviews. I have people who had LA3, bought the LME and ended up going back to LA3. I have people who kept their LME. It's all preference and how you want your tank to look, and how your set up is I guess.... Both people had 60x30 tanks, however the guy who sold his had a tank at 30" and the guys with at 20" T tank kept his....

livingstone · 12/28/2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by myrchandle
...Both people had 60x30 tanks, however the guy who sold his had a tank at 30" and the guys with at 20" T tank kept his....

I haven't managed to figure out what you mean here. Would you mind expanding on this a bit?

Thanks

Stoney G · 12/29/2008, 10:09 PM

I have 2 of the elite's and love them. The enclosed canopy mount works great for installing in a canopy.

myrchandle · 12/30/2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by livingstone

I haven't managed to figure out what you mean here. Would you mind expanding on this a bit?

Thanks

My apologies They both have 60lx30w, but their height was diff. one had the 30"h and one had 20"h. My buddy with 30" high sold his he didn't like the reflection and stayed with LA3.

livingstone · 12/30/2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally posted by myrchandle
My apologies They both have 60lx30w, but their height was diff. one had the 30"h and one had 20"h. My buddy with 30" high sold his he didn't like the reflection and stayed with LA3.

Thanks. Actually, I did eventually conclude that's what you meant.

Do you happen to know how high each one placed the reflectors off of the water surface?

areze · 12/30/2008, 02:51 PM

interestingly I ahve lumenmax elite HQI and reefoptix III HQI. my observation is that the reefoptix actually cover a vastly wider area of the tank... but the lumenmax elite straight up make their 2' area glow like the sun. so as far as lumenmax's covering a wider area? Id disagree actually, but for 2'x2' areas, the lumenmax get great penetration and focus.

myrchandle · 12/30/2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by livingstone
Thanks. Actually, I did eventually conclude that's what you meant. Do you happen to know how high each one placed the reflectors off of the water surface?

They both had it at 8". Then the guy who sold his moved it to 10" and 12" still didn't like the coverage.... So he sold his set up. HTH. It's more on taste I think.

kdblove_99 · 01/01/2009, 12:46 AM

Great combo. Radiums are a great bulb

buddah001 · 01/01/2009, 12:27 PM

I really think this set up the LME coupled with the radiums is gonna be an awesome setup. From what I have read they are designed to light up a 2'X2' area. And on my 180g this is going to work out perfect with three setups. I am getting everything tommorow.

I can't wait to get this tank to come to life.

mike660r · 01/01/2009, 06:48 PM

Post some pics buddah. I would really like to see how it turns out for you as well.

12/15/2008, 06:03 PM	#1
buddah001 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 599	Anyone using the new Lumenmax Elite reflectors? Anyone using the new Lumenmax Elite reflectors? If so how do you like them? HQI or Mogul?What kind of bulbs? Pics?

12/15/2008, 07:15 PM	#3
Versus Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tiger Shoals , FL. Posts: 1,403	They are nice VERY good par output but because they are so slim if your eyes are not 1 inch above the rim you will be seeing spots for a bit. __________________ If I ever saw an amputee getting hanged, Id probably just start calling out letters

12/24/2008, 09:09 PM	#6
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	youll always get a little glare. I think they are goos very compact, dont really have anything to compare themto though. __________________ False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon 36x24x24 reef

12/27/2008, 05:14 AM	#11
Harley-J Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 1,068	Great reflectors...I have 3, running 250w SS Galaxy with Radiums... I have had to put alot of corals under the ledges because the lighting was soooo intense...I put some of the corals on the sand bottom to acclimate...but had to hide some because it was still to intense...I am thinking of raising them higher, they are at 12" now from bulb to water line...My clams on the other hand are loving them and coloring up nicely...HTH __________________ "OUCH...another Halide burn!!" Current Tank Info: sold..135g mixed reef, 40g sump, SS Dual & SS Single Ballasts, 3 LumenMax Elites, 20k Radiums, Ozotech 200mg Ozonizer, Milwaukee Orp Controller, EV180 w/Eheim 1260, Pinpoint PH, Litermeter3, Tunze Osmolator, 2xTunze 6100, Tunze 6060, JBJ 1/5 Chiller

12/30/2008, 02:51 PM	#21
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	interestingly I ahve lumenmax elite HQI and reefoptix III HQI. my observation is that the reefoptix actually cover a vastly wider area of the tank... but the lumenmax elite straight up make their 2' area glow like the sun. so as far as lumenmax's covering a wider area? Id disagree actually, but for 2'x2' areas, the lumenmax get great penetration and focus. __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

12/15/2008, 06:50 PM	#2
chrisk500 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 76	This doesn't help you, but I just ordered a set a couple of days ago and hope to get them early this week so I will let you know.

12/15/2008, 11:54 PM	#4
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	I have seen them on a couple tanks, they have a nice wide spread, very shallow, and it will be able to fit in a canopy

12/24/2008, 07:58 PM	#5
buddah001 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 599	Can these be used on an open top tank with out any glare from the bulbs?

12/24/2008, 11:14 PM	#7
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	i'm thinking about buying 2 of them to cover a 5ft tank

12/25/2008, 09:43 AM	#10
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I used one on my 60 cube. Its a great reflector

12/27/2008, 08:57 AM	#12
killaACES Moved On Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: at the casino table Posts: 132	these reflectors are by far more superior than other reflectors I have tried. we actually measured the par and it puts out the same amount as a 400w se would on the regular Lumenarcs. when people come over, they always think I have 400s over my tank and they getg surprised after they find out they are only 250s.

12/27/2008, 10:00 PM	#13
mike660r Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 2,038	Here are some shots of them installed and lit with XM SE 10K 250's.

12/27/2008, 10:27 PM	#14
buddah001 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 599	Well I did order them and also the radium 20k bulbs. Now soon I can get started on making my fixture to house everything.

12/27/2008, 11:09 PM	#15
BradR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 764 Blog Entries: 1	Anyone know how they compare to lumenarc 3's? Was planning on getting the lumenarcs as they seemed to spread the light intensity more evenly than the earlier lumenmax's.

12/28/2008, 01:11 AM	#16
myrchandle Moved On Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 163	Pik your poison... Spread or Intensity. LME are good at intensity, LA3 are good at spread. I have heard mixed reviews. I have people who had LA3, bought the LME and ended up going back to LA3. I have people who kept their LME. It's all preference and how you want your tank to look, and how your set up is I guess.... Both people had 60x30 tanks, however the guy who sold his had a tank at 30" and the guys with at 20" T tank kept his....

12/29/2008, 10:09 PM	#18
Stoney G Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 107	I have 2 of the elite's and love them. The enclosed canopy mount works great for installing in a canopy.

01/01/2009, 12:46 AM	#23
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	Great combo. Radiums are a great bulb

01/01/2009, 12:27 PM	#24
buddah001 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 599	I really think this set up the LME coupled with the radiums is gonna be an awesome setup. From what I have read they are designed to light up a 2'X2' area. And on my 180g this is going to work out perfect with three setups. I am getting everything tommorow. I can't wait to get this tank to come to life.

01/01/2009, 06:48 PM	#25
mike660r Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 2,038	Post some pics buddah. I would really like to see how it turns out for you as well.