Ocreef dimmable par 38 bulb

Teddynola · 07/27/2012, 11:45 AM

Has anyone had any experience with these bulbs. I like the built in dimming capability most. I want to use it on a standard 10 gal frag tank. I don't have much head room to play with, so dimming is probably essential. This unit has 90 deg lenses, seems too wide for about 10 in above water/18 in from bottom. I think the lenses can be switched though. Any input would be appreciated, thanks.

http://www.ocreef.com/ocreef_wireless_remote_par38

cerolost · 07/27/2012, 01:57 PM

It looks great at a great price too! The only draw back I could think of is that it is running cree's which for a 10g may be a little strong but if you get the dimming one that negates the drawback. I may actually pick one up now that you brought it to my attention.

autodave · 07/27/2012, 03:00 PM

I have been using this one:http://www.ocreef.com/ocreef_dimmabl...tegory_id=5084 for the last few months over a 5g cube. I am actually impressed,I like the color and the zoa's and ricordea's are happy. I thought I would use the dimming option but I just run it as-is

Teddynola · 07/27/2012, 05:20 PM

Thanks for the replies, guys. I just ordered it, and I will post a review after I get it up and running.

cerolost · 07/27/2012, 07:21 PM

How are you thinking of hanging it?

Teddynola · 07/30/2012, 01:04 PM

I have a a plain home depot fixture mounted above the tank now, I'm just going to use that. The bulb will be about about 7" above the water and 18" from the bottom of the tank.

SlickSkimmer19 · 08/01/2012, 09:30 AM

Did the new bulb arrive yet? I was looking into getting this for my nanocube to replace my MH. I like that it has a ton of features (including the cloudy and storm/lightning effects). Let me know how those look. I honestly think I might bite the bullet and purchase it really soon....it looks sooo nice on paper, but I would love to see photos once you get it.

Teddynola · 08/01/2012, 11:11 AM

It is on the truck for delivery today. I'll post pics/video when I set it up.

SlickSkimmer19 · 08/04/2012, 02:03 PM

New light in yet? haha I'm pretty excited to see these features. Pardon my exuberance.

jrsydevi1 · 08/08/2012, 06:39 AM

Update please...

I just ordered one of these, and I'm dying for more info.. pics would be great!

07/27/2012, 11:45 AM	#1
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	Ocreef dimmable par 38 bulb Has anyone had any experience with these bulbs. I like the built in dimming capability most. I want to use it on a standard 10 gal frag tank. I don't have much head room to play with, so dimming is probably essential. This unit has 90 deg lenses, seems too wide for about 10 in above water/18 in from bottom. I think the lenses can be switched though. Any input would be appreciated, thanks. http://www.ocreef.com/ocreef_wireless_remote_par38 __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps. Last edited by Teddynola; 07/27/2012 at 11:46 AM. Reason: Adding link

07/27/2012, 05:20 PM	#4
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	Thanks for the replies, guys. I just ordered it, and I will post a review after I get it up and running. __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps.

07/30/2012, 01:04 PM	#6
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	I have a a plain home depot fixture mounted above the tank now, I'm just going to use that. The bulb will be about about 7" above the water and 18" from the bottom of the tank. __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps.

08/01/2012, 11:11 AM	#8
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	It is on the truck for delivery today. I'll post pics/video when I set it up. __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps.

08/08/2012, 06:39 AM	#10
jrsydevi1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 266	Update please... I just ordered one of these, and I'm dying for more info.. pics would be great! __________________ Aqueon 8 Nano Reef - Stock lighting + 8W LED - DIY Protein Skimmer - Floss and Purigen 8 lbs. Live Rock - 5 lbs. Live Sand 1 Pom Pom Crab - 2 Blue-leg Hermits - 1 Astrea Snail - 5 Nass. snails Torch coral - Frogspawn - 6 Tiny Zoa Frags - 6 shrooms - 2 FLA Ricordias 2 Little Oc. Clownfish

07/27/2012, 01:57 PM	#2
cerolost Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394	It looks great at a great price too! The only draw back I could think of is that it is running cree's which for a 10g may be a little strong but if you get the dimming one that negates the drawback. I may actually pick one up now that you brought it to my attention.

07/27/2012, 03:00 PM	#3
autodave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Menifee,Ca. Posts: 484	I have been using this one:http://www.ocreef.com/ocreef_dimmabl...tegory_id=5084 for the last few months over a 5g cube. I am actually impressed,I like the color and the zoa's and ricordea's are happy. I thought I would use the dimming option but I just run it as-is

07/27/2012, 07:21 PM	#5
cerolost Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394	How are you thinking of hanging it?

08/01/2012, 09:30 AM	#7
SlickSkimmer19 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH Posts: 39	Did the new bulb arrive yet? I was looking into getting this for my nanocube to replace my MH. I like that it has a ton of features (including the cloudy and storm/lightning effects). Let me know how those look. I honestly think I might bite the bullet and purchase it really soon....it looks sooo nice on paper, but I would love to see photos once you get it.

08/04/2012, 02:03 PM	#9
SlickSkimmer19 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH Posts: 39	New light in yet? haha I'm pretty excited to see these features. Pardon my exuberance.