Who uses reef breeders led

[Fishinizer]

I’m not knocking LEDs. I wish everyone best of luck with the LEDs or your lighting of choice. I was just providing unbiased feedback on my experience on LED lighting. I jumped on the LED band wagon to early and didn’t get good results. We are all trying our best to grow a healthy Reef, that we can be proud to show off and watch. I have met fellow reefer who have bought LED lighting for his 300 gallon display tank. I won’t mention the LED brand name so I don’t hurt any feelings but they were not Reef Breeders LEDs. He invested over $2000 with not so good results. Needless to say he went back to three 400watt Halides and life is now good. He did end up reselling the LEDs for half the purchase price. Now there could be the issue of acclimating the SPS colonies to the new LEDs which caused issues with his SPS. I apologize for getting this thread off subject. I believe if its working don’t mess with it.

it's ok I agree I just disagree with the fact of them not working I really didn't intend that for you or really anyone I just wanted the thread to be n reef breeders led experiences but sometimes you have to mess with it to advance. Or we would still have technology fom the cavemen lol.

 

[Bootstrap]

After 3 days I've seen almost instant results compared to my t5s. My mushroom is easily 1/4" bigger than ever before. And my acans are the plumpest they've ever been, by at least 1/4" as well

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[BrntWaffles]

I was thinking about switching my 6 bulb T5 system on my 75g out for a reef breeders system. My question is should I go with 2 16" lights or the 1 32"? My tank has a center brace. Also I have a short canopy and was planning on using the 120 degree optics and keeping it closer to the surface of the water. I plan on keeping a mixed reef.

 

[Reef Breeders]

I was thinking about switching my 6 bulb T5 system on my 75g out for a reef breeders system. My question is should I go with 2 16" lights or the 1 32"? My tank has a center brace. Also I have a short canopy and was planning on using the 120 degree optics and keeping it closer to the surface of the water. I plan on keeping a mixed reef.

2 16" fixtures would work better close tot he water.

 

[Dsdaley77]

I was thinking about switching my 6 bulb T5 system on my 75g out for a reef breeders system. My question is should I go with 2 16" lights or the 1 32"? My tank has a center brace. Also I have a short canopy and was planning on using the 120 degree optics and keeping it closer to the surface of the water. I plan on keeping a mixed reef.

2 16" fixtures would work better close tot he water.

Do you think the 120's for optics? I have the same tank it sounds like and would be my only real ? Lol
So far it's between you (ReefBreeders) and LEDTRiC. You have four votes in my poll of what to buy and LEDTRiC has 2..... Either way I can't wait

Here's the poll if people want to help me compare the fixtures listed in it.....
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108973


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[rewlee]

I love my Reefbreeders programable LED's. I have the 16'' and have seen huge growth out of softies and LPS. My mushrooms are going crazy, and my hammer in the corner of the tank is growing so fast. Pictures from a iPhone do not give it justice. I would highly recommend.

 

[Bootstrap]

I love my Reefbreeders programable LED's. I have the 16'' and have seen huge growth out of softies and LPS. My mushrooms are going crazy, and my hammer in the corner of the tank is growing so fast. Pictures from a iPhone do not give it justice. I would highly recommend.

Yea my shrooms have exploded

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[Fishinizer]

Yea my shrooms have exploded

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any sps?

 

[laytonp]

I am now considering one of these for my 2x2x2 cube. Anyone have pics of this size tank?
Also I would think the 90 degree optics would be best for this, thoughts?

 

[reefwatcher]

I will let you see pics when I get it up and running I also have a 2x2x2 60 gallon cube with reef readers

 

[laytonp]

I will let you see pics when I get it up and running I also have a 2x2x2 60 gallon cube with reef readers

When are you going to get it installed? Also would love to see some pics of your tank.

 

[reefwatcher]

It will be a few weeks but

I got the budget fixture at reef breeders.

 

[Bootstrap]

any sps?

Just added my first frag of sps tonight.

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[Fishinizer]

Keep me updated on how it's doing

 

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[solar]

Will the Reef Breeders 120watt Bridgelux Value LED Fixtures get good spread on a 40 breeder?
What kinda par should I expect? Really looking into getting led's over my mh.

 

[rcypert]

I second that question. Is the value fixture a solid LED piece of equipment?

 

[Saltgator]

Will the Reef Breeders 120watt Bridgelux Value LED Fixtures get good spread on a 40 breeder?
What kinda par should I expect? Really looking into getting led's over my mh.

I'm running 4 values over my 240 (8x2x2) and have a nice spread, even at the 7 inches above the water surface. As for PAR, I had a friend test it when mine was dimmed down (about 30%). At that time, my PAR was 50 at the bottom. Since turning them up 100%, my PAR had to have almost doubled because my RBTA moved down (it was in a spot for over a year prior), my bonsai (fresh cut) has started encrusting (on a plug on the sand), and clams are showing twice as much growth. Hopefully soon I'll get up-to-date numbers.

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[Poseidon]

My tank is mostly SPS frags, all are doing well. I would say that this is a quality piece of equipment, the timer and the colors are awesome! I'll update my build thread shortly, I plan on documenting the "small" frags, as I don't think they are going to be small for long...

 

[solar]

Really thinking about getting one.

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