Lighting for Reefer 250

Maxi · 02/12/2016, 04:36 PM

Hello,

I was looking at light fixtures and did some research based off of my last post here. I'm thinking of going with LED to just save the long run costs.

An AP700 is way too much money. So I think I will pass on that, but I read about the Maxspect R420R Razor LED Lighting Fixture - 15000K. For that I'll go for it. I also read over the marsaqua Chinese LED's but I'm not sure about those. I read through the thread but I don't want something to dim out on me after a year.

What I want to keep: a few SPS (Like really, a few maybe 3 or 4 kinds) Mostly LPS and a clam or two

Link: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/maxspect-r420r-razor.html

Will the 180W be enough for the reefer 250?

Dimensions for reefer 250: 36x21x20
Dimensions on razor: 27" long x 10" wide x .9" thick

Ron Reefman · 02/13/2016, 07:41 AM

Give a serious look at the new ReefBreeders and EverGrow Photon 32-V2. I have 2 of the EG IT2080 (same as the original Photon 32) and they have been bullet proof for 3+ years now. But I like the fact there is more blue in the new fixture (in terms of number of leds X watts it's more than 2:1) and that ever color is controllable.

Hentz · 02/13/2016, 10:53 AM

Second with Ron. Here's a shot of my old 75 running 2 Photon 24". I'll let the pics speak for itself

. Corals exploded when I found my sweet spot. 11" off the water, Blue peaking at 85% while Whites at 45%
Edit: you'll see my Hollywood Stunner became smaller. It was getting too big too fast so I had to break frags off.

Maxi · 02/13/2016, 12:43 PM

That's really good growth in just 4 months. I think it's decided then. Just one of the photon 32-v2 right?

Hentz · 02/13/2016, 01:04 PM

Just to correct ya, that's 3 months! Even better.
And yessir. If your tank is 36"

02/12/2016, 04:36 PM	#1
Maxi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,381	Lighting for Reefer 250 Hello, I was looking at light fixtures and did some research based off of my last post here. I'm thinking of going with LED to just save the long run costs. An AP700 is way too much money. So I think I will pass on that, but I read about the Maxspect R420R Razor LED Lighting Fixture - 15000K. For that I'll go for it. I also read over the marsaqua Chinese LED's but I'm not sure about those. I read through the thread but I don't want something to dim out on me after a year. What I want to keep: a few SPS (Like really, a few maybe 3 or 4 kinds) Mostly LPS and a clam or two Link: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/maxspect-r420r-razor.html Will the 180W be enough for the reefer 250? Dimensions for reefer 250: 36x21x20 Dimensions on razor: 27" long x 10" wide x .9" thick Last edited by Maxi; 02/12/2016 at 04:36 PM. Reason: Info

02/13/2016, 07:41 AM	#2
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Give a serious look at the new ReefBreeders and EverGrow Photon 32-V2. I have 2 of the EG IT2080 (same as the original Photon 32) and they have been bullet proof for 3+ years now. But I like the fact there is more blue in the new fixture (in terms of number of leds X watts it's more than 2:1) and that ever color is controllable. __________________ 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

02/13/2016, 10:53 AM	#3
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Second with Ron. Here's a shot of my old 75 running 2 Photon 24". I'll let the pics speak for itself . Corals exploded when I found my sweet spot. 11" off the water, Blue peaking at 85% while Whites at 45% Edit: you'll see my Hollywood Stunner became smaller. It was getting too big too fast so I had to break frags off. __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex

02/13/2016, 01:04 PM	#5
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Just to correct ya, that's 3 months! Even better. And yessir. If your tank is 36" __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex

02/13/2016, 12:43 PM	#4
Maxi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,381	That's really good growth in just 4 months. I think it's decided then. Just one of the photon 32-v2 right?