ReefBrite xho Q's - Page 2

Mr.Fishtank · 02/16/2017, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the pic mine would not let me post. What I trying to figure out is you can clearly see two different leds in the fixture above but mine is only one color. I will try to post a pic of the strip that I received. I also noticed that the leds in my fixture are not clustered like the others I have seen online. New design with different chips?

Mr.Fishtank · 02/16/2017, 04:36 PM

Now I look like an idiot! Took some pic's and every time I did, it was picking up a blue and violet. I guess that I just can't tell the difference between the two leds with my eyes. Even with that said, I was still hoping for a deeper blue look. Thanks for all your comments.

kc350twin · 02/16/2017, 04:52 PM

No you don't look like a idiot. The difference between Blue a RB is very minimal. I can only see it when I'm looking at the reflection or a pic. As for the clusters I don't believe the XHO's have a cluster of LED's only the Techs have a group of 6 LEDs.

4Hummer · 02/17/2017, 08:54 AM

Should have gone with the 21LED ReefBar ACTINIC BLUE

He list's the Light spectrum as 453NM so you know its Super blue and no hint of purple/pink

Mr.Fishtank · 02/18/2017, 05:50 PM

The strip I was using was 453nm and I didn't care for it.

rehype · 02/18/2017, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kc350twin

Here is the most noticeable pic I have ever seen by Rehype.

These are 24" XHO's to my knowledge

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Thanks for posting kc I was about to post and realized you beat me to it lol. I was always curious as to what nm the two leds they use were. They have a unique look to them when compared to other blue/royal blue led strips ive seen.

kc350twin · 02/21/2017, 08:13 PM

Rehype, I still remember that post from the day I saw it. It took me a long time to dig it up. Lol. Great pic.
I agree that there is just something about ReefBrites and how they look. I cannot speak for the other LED strips but they all have more wattage for sure.

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kc350twin · 04/01/2017, 04:46 AM

Saw this video and Tullio comments about the secret spectrum while talking to Mark.

https://youtu.be/kyIbJff2bLY

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Ron Reefman · 04/01/2017, 06:33 AM

Secret spectrum... what a load of BS! If a led fixture seller can't or won't tell me the spectrum of their bulb, that's bad enough. To claim it's a secret is just a stupid marketing ploy, IMHO.

I need a couple of fixtures and I'll buy from 21ledusa because they are open and honest about what leds they use.

gypsy1203 · 04/01/2017, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc350twin

Here is the most noticeable pic I have ever seen by Rehype.

These are 24" XHO's to my knowledge

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What bulbs are you running on your ati fixture? And what's the order you have them from front to rear? Do you have a pic of your tank with the lights on? I just ordered the ati 8x54W fixture and not sure how to place the bulbs in what order and what bulbs to get.

On a side note, I'm also looking into buying the reefbrite 48" Blue only XHO fixture. Anyone have any pics to post up of how their tanks look with it on?!

kc350twin · 04/01/2017, 01:44 PM

Well I have very mixed feeling on the subject.
First off google Tullio Dell Aquila and you'll see the type of gentlemen you are dealing with. I was ripped off by him and his former lighting company. As for the RB's there is just something about them that looks great. I have recently used the 21LED Ultra Actinics with the reds blocked off. The just did not look as good as the RB's.

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02/16/2017, 04:52 PM	#28
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	No you don't look like a idiot. The difference between Blue a RB is very minimal. I can only see it when I'm looking at the reflection or a pic. As for the clusters I don't believe the XHO's have a cluster of LED's only the Techs have a group of 6 LEDs. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

02/21/2017, 08:13 PM	#32
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Rehype, I still remember that post from the day I saw it. It took me a long time to dig it up. Lol. Great pic. I agree that there is just something about ReefBrites and how they look. I cannot speak for the other LED strips but they all have more wattage for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

04/01/2017, 04:46 AM	#33
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Saw this video and Tullio comments about the secret spectrum while talking to Mark. https://youtu.be/kyIbJff2bLY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

04/01/2017, 06:33 AM	#34
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Secret spectrum... what a load of BS! If a led fixture seller can't or won't tell me the spectrum of their bulb, that's bad enough. To claim it's a secret is just a stupid marketing ploy, IMHO. I need a couple of fixtures and I'll buy from 21ledusa because they are open and honest about what leds they use. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

04/01/2017, 01:44 PM	#36
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Well I have very mixed feeling on the subject. First off google Tullio Dell Aquila and you'll see the type of gentlemen you are dealing with. I was ripped off by him and his former lighting company. As for the RB's there is just something about them that looks great. I have recently used the 21LED Ultra Actinics with the reds blocked off. The just did not look as good as the RB's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

02/16/2017, 04:27 PM	#26
Mr.Fishtank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 275	Thanks for the pic mine would not let me post. What I trying to figure out is you can clearly see two different leds in the fixture above but mine is only one color. I will try to post a pic of the strip that I received. I also noticed that the leds in my fixture are not clustered like the others I have seen online. New design with different chips?

02/16/2017, 04:36 PM	#27
Mr.Fishtank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 275	Now I look like an idiot! Took some pic's and every time I did, it was picking up a blue and violet. I guess that I just can't tell the difference between the two leds with my eyes. Even with that said, I was still hoping for a deeper blue look. Thanks for all your comments.

02/17/2017, 08:54 AM	#29
4Hummer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 379	Should have gone with the 21LED ReefBar ACTINIC BLUE He list's the Light spectrum as 453NM so you know its Super blue and no hint of purple/pink

02/18/2017, 05:50 PM	#30
Mr.Fishtank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 275	The strip I was using was 453nm and I didn't care for it.