What reflectors are you guys using for MH?

ganjero · 01/24/2009, 07:49 PM

Can you post what reflector are you using, how many watts and maybe a picture of your tank?

Thanks

george albert · 01/24/2009, 08:10 PM

i dont have a pic at the moment but im running 2 400watt mh with Lumenarc reflectors on a 110 xh

Nanook · 01/24/2009, 08:44 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

seagirl · 01/24/2009, 09:42 PM

I need some new mh reflectors and have been reading everything i can find on them lately. I narrowed my choices down to the lumen brite and the lumenmax elite. today i finally decided on the LM elites, can't wait to get them going. This was pretty helpful for me-

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review

dc_909 · 01/24/2009, 09:52 PM

2 175w Iwasaki 15k in 2 Lumenarc III minis

46FiatYamaha · 01/24/2009, 09:59 PM

I'm just using two standard reflectors http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500 250 watt DE Coralvue 14k bulbs with Coralvue electronic ballast http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500

ganjero · 01/25/2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by seagirl
I need some new mh reflectors and have been reading everything i can find on them lately. I narrowed my choices down to the lumen brite and the lumenmax elite. today i finally decided on the LM elites, can't wait to get them going. This was pretty helpful for me-

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review

why did you chose the elites over the lb?

seagirl · 01/25/2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ganjero
why did you chose the elites over the lb?

After reviewing the data in the link i posted, i came to the conclusion that the LB mini or LME would be best for my tank b/c it is only 18" wide. I have sublight supply ballasts, so the LME is plug and play, and i kind of like the new hammertone material in the LME, that is supposed to stop hot spots. The good news is either of them will be great, so you can't really make a bad decision. If you have a canopy i would go with the LME, if you don't have a canopy they will both work great.

01/24/2009, 07:49 PM	#1
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	What reflectors are you guys using for MH? Can you post what reflector are you using, how many watts and maybe a picture of your tank? Thanks

01/24/2009, 08:10 PM	#2
george albert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: narrows,va Posts: 598	i dont have a pic at the moment but im running 2 400watt mh with Lumenarc reflectors on a 110 xh __________________ Enjoy your tank and help others build their dream tanks be kind share your frags :) Thanks George Current Tank Info: I have 4 clowns,2 pyramid butterflies,hector goby,scoot,hippo tang

01/24/2009, 08:44 PM	#3
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

01/24/2009, 09:42 PM	#4
seagirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,130	I need some new mh reflectors and have been reading everything i can find on them lately. I narrowed my choices down to the lumen brite and the lumenmax elite. today i finally decided on the LM elites, can't wait to get them going. This was pretty helpful for me- http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review

01/24/2009, 09:52 PM	#5
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	2 175w Iwasaki 15k in 2 Lumenarc III minis

01/24/2009, 09:59 PM	#6
46FiatYamaha Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Matthews NC Posts: 990	I'm just using two standard reflectors http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500 250 watt DE Coralvue 14k bulbs with Coralvue electronic ballast http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500