Bridgelux vs CREE Leds : Input needed

devmasa · 05/04/2011, 10:46 PM

I understand that Cree puts our more lumens per watt than the Bridgelux leds.
But I guess that would be a concern only if your tank is too deep.
From a price point,bridelux leds are almost 1/2 price of the Cree ones.
Does the lumens per watt really matter for shallow tanks ?
I am pretty sure that whatever brand I go with, I wont be driving the Leds to their full wattage.
So why aren't Bridgelux Leds as popular as the Cree ones ?

Your input is appreciated

dorky · 07/19/2011, 11:19 PM

yes i was wondering bout tht myself too.

solitude127 · 07/20/2011, 09:43 AM

I put together a 12 - 3w Brigdelux LED for my fuge and all I have to saw is WOW. My chaeto is really growing like crazy now compared to my old CFL light. I did take some PAR measurements in my fuge just for S and Gs and was getting mid 300s about 6" down. I'm using 8 white and 4 blue though.

solitude127 · 07/20/2011, 11:24 AM

btw - this is what I used.
http://www.aquastyleonline.com/produ...Y-LED-Kit.html

downreef · 09/29/2011, 11:31 PM

hows your corals doing with these leds aquastyleonline are you happy still?

byee · 04/29/2012, 12:18 AM

Solitude127,

How's your tank with using the LEDS from Aquastyle?

I'm considering using the Bridgelux LEDs simply because of price.

Any advice you can give me would be appreciated!

Thanks!

SchnitzelReef · 04/29/2012, 08:52 PM

I'm using bridgelux LEDs on my mixed reef tank and it is awesome! The whole more lumens per watt just means they are more efficient. I hear most people that run Cree either run them much below 100%, or don't run as many LEDs as they should and the tank looks really shadowed. IMO bridgelux LEDs are the best bang for your buck

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solitude127 · 04/30/2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byee

Solitude127,

How's your tank with using the LEDS from Aquastyle?

I'm considering using the Bridgelux LEDs simply because of price.

Any advice you can give me would be appreciated!

Thanks!

I'm happy with them. They do well for my fuge. I don't have any experience with them trying to grow corals though

05/04/2011, 10:46 PM	#1
devmasa Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402	Bridgelux vs CREE Leds : Input needed I understand that Cree puts our more lumens per watt than the Bridgelux leds. But I guess that would be a concern only if your tank is too deep. From a price point,bridelux leds are almost 1/2 price of the Cree ones. Does the lumens per watt really matter for shallow tanks ? I am pretty sure that whatever brand I go with, I wont be driving the Leds to their full wattage. So why aren't Bridgelux Leds as popular as the Cree ones ? Your input is appreciated

07/20/2011, 09:43 AM	#3
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I put together a 12 - 3w Brigdelux LED for my fuge and all I have to saw is WOW. My chaeto is really growing like crazy now compared to my old CFL light. I did take some PAR measurements in my fuge just for S and Gs and was getting mid 300s about 6" down. I'm using 8 white and 4 blue though. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

07/20/2011, 11:24 AM	#4
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	btw - this is what I used. http://www.aquastyleonline.com/produ...Y-LED-Kit.html __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

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dorky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: birmingham Posts: 197	yes i was wondering bout tht myself too.

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byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	Solitude127, How's your tank with using the LEDS from Aquastyle? I'm considering using the Bridgelux LEDs simply because of price. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated! Thanks!

04/29/2012, 08:52 PM	#7
SchnitzelReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,569	I'm using bridgelux LEDs on my mixed reef tank and it is awesome! The whole more lumens per watt just means they are more efficient. I hear most people that run Cree either run them much below 100%, or don't run as many LEDs as they should and the tank looks really shadowed. IMO bridgelux LEDs are the best bang for your buck Sent from my iPhone