ReefLux Bulbs-Pics?

[LooseHip]

Originally posted by happyclam
Do you get really good SPS growth from this light combo? For a while (before this thread) I thought I would do 20K XM, but after seeing JRaquatics tank, I just love the intensness of the ReefLux, and how the corals have beautiful color rendition. Colors seem to be all washed out blue under 20K. Also, do you get shimmer lines from it? Does more surface aggitation increase the amount of shimmer lines? Also, would 2 CoralVue 4" Smart Fans be enough air circulation? Also, the back of my wood canopy is open, so I think that'll help? Also, JR, how much light comes out of your canopy? Could you post a pic? My tank is in are family/TV room and I don't like it when alot of light comes out the back.

Not sure if you are directing any of this question towards me, but I will chime in I have noticed an increase in growth. I run one of these over a 40 breeder. Some of my corals have doubled in size from 6 months ago (when I made the switch from t5's to MH). The colors improved a great deal. I do get shimmer lines, and I am not sure that more surface aggitation increases the shimmer lines, it may but not sure... As for the rest of the question I cannot answer. I will say that I do not have a canopy for my setup and the light spill is pretty minimal

[LooseHip]

JR beat me to the punch!!! In anycase you said you wanted some pics here you go. Not nearly as nice as JR's tank but it gives you an idea.

[happyclam]

If I am to run these bulbs for 12 hrs. a day (I have no other flourescent supplementation), how often should I replace them?

[skippy2]

You wouldn't need to run any MH bulb for 12hrs. Corals will only benefit from MH 6hrs. I really don't know how true that statement is but that's what I have read over and over again. That being said, I run my reeflux 12ks for 8 hrs.

[REEF-n-Chicago]

Does reeflux make a 400 watt 12 K bulb?

I couldnt locate one?

[kylecanada]

yes

[REEF-n-Chicago]

Do any of you know of any links for info on these bulbs in the 400's....
Do they look as good and perform as well?

Thanks for any info!

[kylecanada]

Just go to yahoo and type it in and you will get a number of on-line stores. Many carry the bulb. You can even buy them on ebay new.

[TwistedTiger]

Originally posted by REEF-n-Chicago
Do any of you know of any links for info on these bulbs in the 400's....
Do they look as good and perform as well?

Thanks for any info!

Two good places to buy.

http://www.reefexotics.com/reeflux.htm
http://www.reefspecialty.com/lightin...s-c-14_34.html

[REEF-n-Chicago]

Thanks guys.....

[REEF-n-Chicago]

Is the performance the same?

[kylecanada]

I don't have any experience with the 400 but have heard they work well. The ballast is the key as stated above.

[REEF-n-Chicago]

Thanks for answering my stupid questions
I do understand the need for the proper ballast. The color just seems awesome compared to any other bulb within the 10 to 14 range.

[TwistedTiger]

Originally posted by REEF-n-Chicago
Is the performance the same?

I don't know about it being the same but acropora nut is having some success with the 400's. It's obviously not just the bulbs but the reeflux bulbs surely aren't holding him back.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/totm/index.php

[burton14e7]

A bit old picture but the bulbs are there.

[Macimage]

How will the Reeflux 12K DE bulbs run on Blue Wave Magnetic 80 ballasts?

Thanks!
Joyce

[shelburn61]

The 400w 12k is a very good bulb. High PAR and a bit bluer than the 250w.

[Macimage]

I am looking at running the Reeflux 12K 250W DE on my Blue Waves in my Maristar fixture.

Will it look similar to all these great Reeflux 12K SE on Coralvue ballast photos?

Thanks!
Joyce