Reflector for 250 radium

StaghornE · 07/01/2012, 06:16 PM

Ok so I'm trying to pick a reflector for the radium lamp. Someone recommended lumenmax elite. Theres also the Cozumel sun from Hamilton the cayman with moon lights from Hamilton.
Lumen bright from coralvue
And probably countless others

I like the sunlight supply products plus they are only a 30 minute drive from my house for warrantee issues but I also like the fact that the cayman sun has built in moonlights.

Please give me your recommendations if you gave experience with these reflectors or others

Thanks
Jorge

James77 · 07/01/2012, 07:31 PM

Really any of the large "lumnenarac style" refletors like LumenArc, Hamiltons, LumenBrights, LumenMax etc are all very effectiv reflectors. I usually choose Sunlight supply because I use Lumatke and BlueWave ballasts, both from them, they have a proprietary plug that matches ballast--->Reflector so I have no splice wires.

StaghornE · 07/02/2012, 04:34 AM

I'm leaning toward the cayman sun because of the LEDs. Any thoughts?

sjkarrow87 · 07/02/2012, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StaghornE

I'm leaning toward the cayman sun because of the LEDs. Any thoughts?

I liked the Cayman Sun as well!

At this time I am also looking at the Hamilton Cabo Sun Mini Reflector. My only concern is needing to splice wires and reconnect things, looking more for it to be able to plug in directly.

Following this thread

StaghornE · 07/02/2012, 06:54 AM

You can always buy a lamp cord for your particular ballast and rewrite the pendant.

StaghornE · 07/02/2012, 06:55 AM

I've saved all the wires off my old fixtures. For that reason

tkeracer619 · 07/02/2012, 09:58 AM

It really depends on the tank dimensions.

aandfsoccr04 · 07/02/2012, 10:48 AM

Lumanmax elite is what I use. I like it

on the spot · 07/02/2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

It really depends on the tank dimensions.

Ding!

so, whatchagot?

Lumenbrights work great for the 24" tanks, but looked funky on my 36" wide tank.

StaghornE · 07/02/2012, 12:27 PM

My tank is 24"x24"x24.

tkeracer619 · 07/02/2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StaghornE

My tank is 24"x24"x24.

Lumanmax elite

karsseboom · 07/02/2012, 01:22 PM

Lumen bright mini outs out some really strong par.

108reefer · 07/02/2012, 02:07 PM

+1 on the Lumenmax elite! I had three lumen bright mini's - but was limited on space over the tank (only 12") and had the spot light effect... the Lumen Max Elite's seem to work much better - and they say they reflect more light? I don't have the stats to back that up, but what I can say is they are awesome over my tank!

Radioheadx14 · 07/02/2012, 02:09 PM

I have the caymen sun and am happy with it on my 30x30x18" square. There is a slight shadow on in the middle, Where the lamp ends... But i figure thats a lamp thing, not reflector thing. The LEDs are nice but a little bright for my taste... And they only light on side. Its well made, comes with hanging kit and I'm happy with the price point. I ended up buying the ice cap male plug to attach it but its not necessary.

I use a reeflex cube ballast and love it (along with 12 3w RB LEDs for actinic)

StaghornE · 07/02/2012, 02:20 PM

Perfect that sound like what I'm going to end up doong

StaghornE · 08/06/2012, 06:44 AM

Ok I ordered the reflex m80 ballast and a radium lamp. I'm going to pick up a lumenbright mini reflector on Thursday. I'm exited. I'm trying to convey how exiting this I'd too my wife, but she doesn't get it. Btw the tank is 24x24, will 16" off the water be ok?

hoaglanddiver · 08/06/2012, 01:22 PM

i have 31" tall tank and am running lumenmax Elite reflectors for my radium 250W bulbs and I'm still getting over 100 par at bottom.

StaghornE · 08/26/2012, 06:20 AM

Ok I bought the lumenbright mini and started building a rack. I used some rails and brackets from HD to be able to mount on the wall and still adjust the height without drilling a million hole in the wall.

StaghornE · 08/27/2012, 09:28 PM

I can't get this running yet because I'm waiting from an adaptor from aqua medic which apparently was already delivered by USPS...

StaghornE · 09/15/2012, 06:02 AM

Finally! Received adaptor added t5's and acclimating.

07/01/2012, 06:16 PM	#1
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	Reflector for 250 radium Ok so I'm trying to pick a reflector for the radium lamp. Someone recommended lumenmax elite. Theres also the Cozumel sun from Hamilton the cayman with moon lights from Hamilton. Lumen bright from coralvue And probably countless others I like the sunlight supply products plus they are only a 30 minute drive from my house for warrantee issues but I also like the fact that the cayman sun has built in moonlights. Please give me your recommendations if you gave experience with these reflectors or others Thanks Jorge

07/01/2012, 07:31 PM	#2
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Really any of the large "lumnenarac style" refletors like LumenArc, Hamiltons, LumenBrights, LumenMax etc are all very effectiv reflectors. I usually choose Sunlight supply because I use Lumatke and BlueWave ballasts, both from them, they have a proprietary plug that matches ballast--->Reflector so I have no splice wires. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

07/02/2012, 09:58 AM	#7
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	It really depends on the tank dimensions. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

07/02/2012, 10:48 AM	#8
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	Lumanmax elite is what I use. I like it __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

07/02/2012, 02:07 PM	#13
108reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: naples Posts: 355	+1 on the Lumenmax elite! I had three lumen bright mini's - but was limited on space over the tank (only 12") and had the spot light effect... the Lumen Max Elite's seem to work much better - and they say they reflect more light? I don't have the stats to back that up, but what I can say is they are awesome over my tank! __________________ Matt the reefer Current Tank Info: Currently tankless.... Med school - need I say more...

07/02/2012, 04:34 AM	#3
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	I'm leaning toward the cayman sun because of the LEDs. Any thoughts?

07/02/2012, 06:54 AM	#5
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	You can always buy a lamp cord for your particular ballast and rewrite the pendant.

07/02/2012, 06:55 AM	#6
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	I've saved all the wires off my old fixtures. For that reason

07/02/2012, 12:27 PM	#10
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	My tank is 24"x24"x24.

07/02/2012, 01:22 PM	#12
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	Lumen bright mini outs out some really strong par.

07/02/2012, 02:09 PM	#14
Radioheadx14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,601	I have the caymen sun and am happy with it on my 30x30x18" square. There is a slight shadow on in the middle, Where the lamp ends... But i figure thats a lamp thing, not reflector thing. The LEDs are nice but a little bright for my taste... And they only light on side. Its well made, comes with hanging kit and I'm happy with the price point. I ended up buying the ice cap male plug to attach it but its not necessary. I use a reeflex cube ballast and love it (along with 12 3w RB LEDs for actinic)

07/02/2012, 02:20 PM	#15
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	Perfect that sound like what I'm going to end up doong

08/06/2012, 06:44 AM	#16
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	Ok I ordered the reflex m80 ballast and a radium lamp. I'm going to pick up a lumenbright mini reflector on Thursday. I'm exited. I'm trying to convey how exiting this I'd too my wife, but she doesn't get it. Btw the tank is 24x24, will 16" off the water be ok?

08/06/2012, 01:22 PM	#17
hoaglanddiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoagland, IN Posts: 175	i have 31" tall tank and am running lumenmax Elite reflectors for my radium 250W bulbs and I'm still getting over 100 par at bottom.

08/26/2012, 06:20 AM	#18
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	Ok I bought the lumenbright mini and started building a rack. I used some rails and brackets from HD to be able to mount on the wall and still adjust the height without drilling a million hole in the wall.

08/27/2012, 09:28 PM	#19
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	I can't get this running yet because I'm waiting from an adaptor from aqua medic which apparently was already delivered by USPS...

09/15/2012, 06:02 AM	#20
StaghornE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 238	Finally! Received adaptor added t5's and acclimating.