lumenbright/lumenarc question

michealprater · 12/10/2008, 06:59 PM

I am debating on whether to use one of these two on my 250. My tank is 8ft. long. What kind of coverage does one of these have? I know spider reflectors are recommended every two ft. I am using 400w mh lighting, and I would love to get away with just 3 rather than 4. Trying to keep electric bill down. your opinion is appreciated.

Willi · 12/10/2008, 07:30 PM

Check into Sunlight supply Lumenmax elite. These are supposed to be very good reflector, maybe even the best on the market. According to sunlight supply they will cover a 2'x2' or 30"x30" area. You might be able increase distance from water surface and use 3 over your 8' tank. I have done a lot of research for my new tank and decided to go with the Lumenmax elite over the lumenarc reflectors.

michealprater · 12/10/2008, 07:57 PM

Wow. High dollar. I was interested by the Lumenbright and Lumenarcs because you can find sweet deals used right here on RC. I bet they would cover 30" x 30".

miwoodar · 12/10/2008, 08:27 PM

I'm a fan of LA's over LB's due to the extra spread they provide.

LooseHip · 12/10/2008, 09:01 PM

A lumenbright mini would probably do 30"x 30" area, but it would be pushing it.. I have one over my 40 breeder which is 36"long, and it is dim around the corners of the tank..

12/10/2008, 06:59 PM	#1
michealprater Angelfish Nerd Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grantfork, IL Posts: 5,465 Blog Entries: 1	lumenbright/lumenarc question I am debating on whether to use one of these two on my 250. My tank is 8ft. long. What kind of coverage does one of these have? I know spider reflectors are recommended every two ft. I am using 400w mh lighting, and I would love to get away with just 3 rather than 4. Trying to keep electric bill down. your opinion is appreciated. __________________ __________________________ Micheal Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder Reef

12/10/2008, 07:57 PM	#3
michealprater Angelfish Nerd Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grantfork, IL Posts: 5,465 Blog Entries: 1	Wow. High dollar. I was interested by the Lumenbright and Lumenarcs because you can find sweet deals used right here on RC. I bet they would cover 30" x 30". __________________ __________________________ Micheal Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder Reef

12/10/2008, 08:27 PM	#4
miwoodar Likey the bikey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,371	I'm a fan of LA's over LB's due to the extra spread they provide. __________________ Mike On hiatus. I'm either out riding my bicycle, playing with my family, or throwing ferts in my planted tank. Or working. I hope I'm not doing that though. Current Tank Info: 140 DIY Cube

12/10/2008, 07:30 PM	#2
Willi Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 63	Check into Sunlight supply Lumenmax elite. These are supposed to be very good reflector, maybe even the best on the market. According to sunlight supply they will cover a 2'x2' or 30"x30" area. You might be able increase distance from water surface and use 3 over your 8' tank. I have done a lot of research for my new tank and decided to go with the Lumenmax elite over the lumenarc reflectors.

12/10/2008, 09:01 PM	#5
LooseHip Foaming Conehead Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CO Posts: 1,002	A lumenbright mini would probably do 30"x 30" area, but it would be pushing it.. I have one over my 40 breeder which is 36"long, and it is dim around the corners of the tank..