New Lumen Bright Reflector. ... any info on them - Page 26

Rickyrooz1 · 02/06/2008, 08:23 AM

Thanks, how high does the bottom of one reflector have to be to cover a 24"x24" area.

glxtrix · 02/06/2008, 08:26 AM

most people here are putting them 14-16" water to bulb. Mine personally are 10" but thats because I run 175's and the canopy was designed before I fully knew about these reflectors. I have done tests tho with PAR and raising my canopy to the 14" height and with my bulbs, where I"m at now works best for me. I'm also running the minis on a 55x24x24.

rickyb · 02/06/2008, 10:39 AM

The new LB's on DE are out.

Rickyrooz1 · 02/06/2008, 11:14 AM

I saw, Hello Lights has them on sale for $120, reg. $129.95!

reefsafe · 02/06/2008, 11:30 AM

10 inches off the surface

TwistedTiger · 02/06/2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by mdrumm
10 inches off the surface

What kind of ballasts are you using? The pic looks really dim, is it just a bad pic?

reefsafe · 02/06/2008, 04:04 PM

Coralvue ballasts. It is bad pic. They shine in person

TwistedTiger · 02/06/2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by mdrumm
Coralvue ballasts. It is bad pic. They shine in person

I've run Reeflux 12k's on coralvue ballasts in Luminarcs and I will have to agree it's a bad pic because mine were very bright. I can only imagine what they look like in lumenbrights.

glxtrix · 02/07/2008, 07:43 AM

unfortuntely its hard to get pics of these. Always shows some dark areas and or super bright ones. Tank looks good tho. I was wondering if anyone had any numbers from the DE versions? A few people in my reef club are asking and I'd like to give them some info if anyone has it. Thanks.

JMaxwell · 02/07/2008, 02:15 PM

I just got the DE pendants. I can't wait to get them in. The are no doors on the refelctor to install the bulbs, so I guess I have to take the thing apart to put the bulb in.

an411 · 02/07/2008, 02:24 PM

Are they going to have the mini's as a pendent also or just the large size? This was a great thread by the way lots of good info I was goign to go with the lumenarcs before reading this and I am sold on the lumenbrights.

Rickyrooz1 · 02/07/2008, 04:25 PM

They only sell the mini's as pendants (16"x16")

JMaxwell · 02/07/2008, 04:27 PM

Yes, the mini pendants are 16x16. Some sites list them as 14.5x14.5 for some reason, but mine are definitely 16x16. I think they are a bit larger than the raw SE reflectors because of the back shell all around the outside.

TwistedTiger · 02/07/2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by JMaxwell
Yes, the mini pendants are 16x16. Some sites list them as 14.5x14.5 for some reason, but mine are definitely 16x16. I think they are a bit larger than the raw SE reflectors because of the back shell all around the outside.

I think the raw reflector is 14.5X14.5 and with the shell is 16X16.

cl2ysta1 · 02/08/2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally posted by Rickyrooz1
cl2ysta1, looks like there is some shadowing in front of your Frogspawn. I am either going to get the LB's or the Lumenarc's but I'm concerned the LB's don't have enough spread as the LA III's. If i mount the bottom of the LB reflector 10" above the waters surface will I have a shadow underneath my center brace? I'm looking for a reflector set up where there will be no shadowing. I saw on Melev's Reef that he built a 90 gallon propagation tank for Dr. Mac and it used two LB's above the tank. The lighting spread for the LB doesn't look very good from the side shot. It looks like the light shoots straight down and not spreading out to cover the tank very well.

http://melevsreef.com/acrylics/90g_proptank.html

The reason we had decided to go with the LB's is
-because of how much less heat we would generate *since they can be so high off of the water*
-The ease of getting into the tank with them this high. I can't tell you how much I am glad that i have working space between the lights and tank. I never have a problem with smacking the reflectors.
-The par readings on these. If you go a few pages back there are some readings using both.

Also you meantioned a shadow. Yes there is. that is a 100 head of frogspawn that comes about 2 inches away from the front of the tank. I have the bulbs mounted 16" above the surface of the water. I think that even with a lumenarc reflector that I would have a shadow there. I'm not running any actinic supplement it is just 2x400 halides at the moment. There arent shadows anywhere else in the tank other than under my little arch in the middle. I really like these reflectors. I have an acrylic tank with clear bracing so I am not sure how this would look if I didn't. If you look at the one picture though with just one halide on it is covering about 2/3 of the tank spread wise. My tank is 4ft wide. It also seems to have no problem covering the 3ft depth. I left my back of my tank rock free so i do have some shadows on the back bottom, but I am not planning on having coral there. Even if i did i'm sure it would grow great!

glxtrix · 02/08/2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally posted by JMaxwell I think they are a bit larger than the raw SE reflectors because of the back shell all around the outside. [/B]

my SE LB minis are 16"

Rickyrooz1 · 02/08/2008, 08:08 AM

cl2ysta1, wow that is a big Frogspawn. How long have you had it and how many heads did it have when you received it?

cl2ysta1 · 02/10/2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by Rickyrooz1
cl2ysta1, wow that is a big Frogspawn. How long have you had it and how many heads did it have when you received it?

we purchased it off of a tank teardown here. The guy had over 400 heads of frogspawn that grew from 4 origional heads in 3 years! No calcium reactor or anything. Religious 10% water changes weekly. I got them back in december, and since I would say I have added about 20 heads to the colony from heads splitting. Really healthy stuff

Rickyrooz1 · 02/10/2008, 08:50 PM

Amazing, keep up the good work!

an411 · 02/12/2008, 11:39 AM

So most of you are running the coralvue ballasts anyone running these reflectors with ice cap ballasts

IRISSERVICE · 02/12/2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by an411
So most of you are running the coralvue ballasts anyone running these reflectors with ice cap ballasts

I am

danthemanj · 02/12/2008, 01:06 PM

So am I. I'm running both 250 and 400 watters

danthemanj · 02/12/2008, 01:26 PM

Here's a pic of my LumenBrights running on IceCap 250 watt electronic ballasts:

danthemanj · 02/12/2008, 01:28 PM

Another angle:

JRaquatics · 02/12/2008, 01:29 PM

When are you going to add water to that thing?

02/06/2008, 08:23 AM	#626
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	Thanks, how high does the bottom of one reflector have to be to cover a 24"x24" area. __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/06/2008, 11:14 AM	#629
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	I saw, Hello Lights has them on sale for $120, reg. $129.95! __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/06/2008, 11:30 AM	#630
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	My setup 10 inches off the surface __________________ Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment

02/06/2008, 04:04 PM	#632
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	Coralvue ballasts. It is bad pic. They shine in person __________________ Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment

02/07/2008, 02:15 PM	#635
JMaxwell Most Interesting Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 271	I just got the DE pendants. I can't wait to get them in. The are no doors on the refelctor to install the bulbs, so I guess I have to take the thing apart to put the bulb in. __________________ His reef is visible from space. JSM Current Tank Info: 225g custom display mixed reef, 100g sump/refugium

02/06/2008, 08:26 AM	#627
glxtrix Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 882	most people here are putting them 14-16" water to bulb. Mine personally are 10" but thats because I run 175's and the canopy was designed before I fully knew about these reflectors. I have done tests tho with PAR and raising my canopy to the 14" height and with my bulbs, where I"m at now works best for me. I'm also running the minis on a 55x24x24.

02/06/2008, 10:39 AM	#628
rickyb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 1,683	The new LB's on DE are out.

02/07/2008, 07:43 AM	#634
glxtrix Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 882	unfortuntely its hard to get pics of these. Always shows some dark areas and or super bright ones. Tank looks good tho. I was wondering if anyone had any numbers from the DE versions? A few people in my reef club are asking and I'd like to give them some info if anyone has it. Thanks.

02/07/2008, 02:24 PM	#636
an411 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Derby CT Posts: 2,861	Are they going to have the mini's as a pendent also or just the large size? This was a great thread by the way lots of good info I was goign to go with the lumenarcs before reading this and I am sold on the lumenbrights.

02/07/2008, 04:25 PM	#637
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	They only sell the mini's as pendants (16"x16") __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/07/2008, 04:27 PM	#638
JMaxwell Most Interesting Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 271	Yes, the mini pendants are 16x16. Some sites list them as 14.5x14.5 for some reason, but mine are definitely 16x16. I think they are a bit larger than the raw SE reflectors because of the back shell all around the outside. __________________ His reef is visible from space. JSM Current Tank Info: 225g custom display mixed reef, 100g sump/refugium

02/08/2008, 08:08 AM	#642
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	cl2ysta1, wow that is a big Frogspawn. How long have you had it and how many heads did it have when you received it? __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/10/2008, 08:50 PM	#644
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	Amazing, keep up the good work! __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/12/2008, 11:39 AM	#645
an411 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Derby CT Posts: 2,861	So most of you are running the coralvue ballasts anyone running these reflectors with ice cap ballasts

02/12/2008, 01:06 PM	#647
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	So am I. I'm running both 250 and 400 watters

02/12/2008, 01:26 PM	#648
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	Here's a pic of my LumenBrights running on IceCap 250 watt electronic ballasts:

02/12/2008, 01:28 PM	#649
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	Another angle:

02/12/2008, 01:29 PM	#650
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	When are you going to add water to that thing?