Reef LED options

MarcusRogers23 · 10/29/2019, 03:56 PM

I have a 5 foot tank and currently have 3 chinese black boxes lighting it. I do not like the look they give and how they look in general so I want to upgrade. The lights I was looking at were

1. ReefBreeders v2+ (50 inch) https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-50-v2/ ---$715

2. 2x Corona Rapid LED https://www.rapidled.com/corona-by-rapid-led/ ---$750

3. I really like orphek lights however they are too expensive but I noticed they sell LED bars so I messaged them and asked them what they recommended for my tank considering I like the look of the orphek atlantic v4 so they suggested this(they also have 5 foot bars coming soon but they said I wouldn't notice the 6 inches on each side):
2x OR2 120cm Blue plus
1x OR2 120cm Custom UV
1x OR2 120cm Reef Day plus
This will come out to $730
https://orphek.com/or2-150-120-90-60-reef-led-lighting/

If anyone has any other suggestions or recommendations that will be appreciated! I would like to stay in this price range as well.

Vinny Kreyling · 10/29/2019, 04:13 PM

5'=60" with spread a 48" light should do it unless they are right on the water.
That in itself would save some.

cincyjim · 10/30/2019, 04:09 AM

I have to replace my light and I'm looking at getting the Photon v2+ on Black Friday. My tank is 5'x2'x2' and the light would sit about 18" or so from the top of the water. It seemed to be the best light for my tank.

Vinny Kreyling · 10/30/2019, 07:52 AM

18" is a little high mine is 8" from water level.
About the height of the supplied leg brackets.
The lights have optics of 100 degrees IIRC.

oreo57 · 10/30/2019, 03:35 PM

For the sake of discussion really need all tank dimensions.

As to the Orphek's I consider that a wee bit expensive for non-dimmable lights..

Canadianreef007 · 11/11/2019, 05:12 PM

I am going to watch this thread because I have a build going with a 72" x 24" x 30" 240 gal and I am having a hard time deciding on lights. It is going to be a mixed tank. I dont want to break the bank so putting 4 radion's or 4 AI hydra 32 is just not going to happen.

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reefteaser · 11/16/2019, 07:22 AM

Been using the V2-50 for a few years now. Upgraded he circuit board last year for smoother light changes.
Tank is 60x18x22. Lights sit about 8 inches from the water, set inside a cutout hood.
Pardon the photo quality.

cincyjim · 11/18/2019, 05:11 AM

That's a very nice looking tank! Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to picking up the V2+.

afish70 · 12/03/2019, 12:31 PM

hello all, reefteaser can you share your lighting schedule for your V2? I am just wanting to compare to my own. I am trying to figure out where mine differs from others since having issues growing some corals.

reefteaser · 12/03/2019, 02:01 PM

Sure, I've attached the Excel spreadsheet I use to keep track of it. It's working for me, but no promises to anyone else. It's a mixed tank of softies, LPS, and SPS. It can be a challenge to find the right spot for everything. I keep telling myself I need to buy or rent a meter.

Vinny Kreyling · 12/03/2019, 05:45 PM

I use the 12K lighting schedule suggested by Reefbreeder's on the website.
There are a few there.

10/29/2019, 03:56 PM	#1
MarcusRogers23 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 15	Reef LED options I have a 5 foot tank and currently have 3 chinese black boxes lighting it. I do not like the look they give and how they look in general so I want to upgrade. The lights I was looking at were 1. ReefBreeders v2+ (50 inch) https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-50-v2/ ---$715 2. 2x Corona Rapid LED https://www.rapidled.com/corona-by-rapid-led/ ---$750 3. I really like orphek lights however they are too expensive but I noticed they sell LED bars so I messaged them and asked them what they recommended for my tank considering I like the look of the orphek atlantic v4 so they suggested this(they also have 5 foot bars coming soon but they said I wouldn't notice the 6 inches on each side): 2x OR2 120cm Blue plus 1x OR2 120cm Custom UV 1x OR2 120cm Reef Day plus This will come out to $730 https://orphek.com/or2-150-120-90-60-reef-led-lighting/ If anyone has any other suggestions or recommendations that will be appreciated! I would like to stay in this price range as well.

10/29/2019, 04:13 PM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	5'=60" with spread a 48" light should do it unless they are right on the water. That in itself would save some. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

10/30/2019, 04:09 AM	#3
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	I have to replace my light and I'm looking at getting the Photon v2+ on Black Friday. My tank is 5'x2'x2' and the light would sit about 18" or so from the top of the water. It seemed to be the best light for my tank. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

10/30/2019, 07:52 AM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	18" is a little high mine is 8" from water level. About the height of the supplied leg brackets. The lights have optics of 100 degrees IIRC. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

11/18/2019, 05:11 AM	#8
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	That's a very nice looking tank! Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to picking up the V2+. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

10/30/2019, 03:35 PM	#5
oreo57 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,793	For the sake of discussion really need all tank dimensions. As to the Orphek's I consider that a wee bit expensive for non-dimmable lights..

11/11/2019, 05:12 PM	#6
Canadianreef007 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1	I am going to watch this thread because I have a build going with a 72" x 24" x 30" 240 gal and I am having a hard time deciding on lights. It is going to be a mixed tank. I dont want to break the bank so putting 4 radion's or 4 AI hydra 32 is just not going to happen. Sent from my SM-G965W using Tapatalk

12/03/2019, 12:31 PM	#9
afish70 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 688	hello all, reefteaser can you share your lighting schedule for your V2? I am just wanting to compare to my own. I am trying to figure out where mine differs from others since having issues growing some corals.

12/03/2019, 05:45 PM	#11
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	I use the 12K lighting schedule suggested by Reefbreeder's on the website. There are a few there. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.