*** 30 WINNERS!! Orphek’s New Lights for the New Year Giveaway!! Win an OR4 iCon LED Light Bar!! ***

[THE_MAD_REEFER]

bonus entry: liked/followed on facebook

 

[THE_MAD_REEFER]

Bonus Entry: Liked/followed on instagram

 

[THE_MAD_REEFER]

Bonus Entry: Subscribed to youtube channel

 

[THE_MAD_REEFER]

Bonus entry: Contest shared on facebook page

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s one reefing goal you achieved last year that you’re proud of?

Getting the tank finished and up and running

 

[MrGAC]

Hey Reef2Reef family! Ready to start the New Year with a bang? Introducing Orphek’s New Lights for the New Year Giveaway! To celebrate the innovation and brilliance of Orphek’s OR4 iCon LED Light Bars, they’ve teamed up with Reef2Reef to give away 30… YES! You read that correctly! Thirty lucky winners will each receive one of these cutting-edge LED bars! That's $6,000 in total prizes! Get ready to light up your reef like never before with one of the most advanced lighting solutions on the market. Enter now and make 2025 the brightest year for your aquarium yet!

Orphek has been an incredible sponsor of the Reef2Reef community for years. Their dedication to innovation, marine biodiversity, and the reefing hobby makes them a trusted and beloved brand among reef enthusiasts. Not only do they produce some of the finest aquarium lighting in the industry, but their generosity and commitment have also played a huge role in supporting our community and its growth. We are proud to partner with such an exceptional company that consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in reef lighting technology.

Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the OR4 iCon LED Light Bars! These next-gen LED bars are packed with groundbreaking features, including Sun & Moon synchronization, unmatched dimming control, and revolutionary dual-chip technology. Whether you’re looking to supplement your lighting or create a full-spectrum masterpiece, these bars are designed to enhance your aquarium and make your corals thrive like never before. This is the lighting upgrade your tank deserves!

HOW TO ENTER

OFFICIAL ENTRY (must be done for the bonus entries to count): Check out the OR4 iCon LED Light Bars and make a post in this thread with one reason you hope to win this prize.

BONUS ENTRIES: Optional but highly encouraged to increase your chances of winning! These can be completed in any order you'd like. Also, be sure to make ONE post in THIS thread for each entry. (Combined entries in a single post only counts as one entry.)

• Answer our DAILY QUESTION: Check this thread daily for a new question and post your answer. Missed a day? No problem! Go back and answer past questions to catch up, but only one answer per question will be counted as an entry.
• Make a purchase with Orphek in January or February: Post your order number in this thread to earn an entry.
• Post a photo of a reef inhabitant that would love Orphek lights: Share a picture of a coral or reef inhabitant in your aquarium and include a fun caption explaining why it needs an Orphek light.
• Stay Connected to Orphek: Sign up for Orphek emails regarding promotions and news! (Sign up on the Orphek Contact Page...scroll down to find the "Join The Club" form to enter your email address and subscribe)
• Tag another reefer in this thread: Tag someone who would love this prize! You can do this up to 5 times per week.
  • IMPORTANT! Do NOT tag members that you do not interact with and/or who may not want to be tagged. We don't want any entries to be an annoyance to our community members!
• Share this contest on social media: Share the giveaway on your social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, etc.). Each platform can count for one bonus entry! Make a separate post in this thread for each platform shared. (Limit: one entry per platform during the giveaway.)
• Like Orphek on Facebook.
• Follow Orphek on Instagram.
• Subscribe to the Orphek YouTube channel.
• Follow Orphek on TikTok.

PREMIUM MEMBER ENTRY FOR R2R SUPPORTING & PARTNER MEMBERS: This is an entry option that is only available if you are a Reef2Reef Supporting or Partner Member. If you are a supporting/partner member please make a post in this thread stating that you are a R2R supporter/partner. If you're not a supporting member, but would like more info on how to sign up, CLICK HERE.

THE PRIZES

30 Lucky Reef2Reef Members will receive a brand-new OR4 iCon LED Light Bar for their reef tank!

The winners will be able to choose their size preference between the 60, 90, or 120 models (150 is unavailable for a prize in this giveaway).

THE DRAWING

Entries will be accepted through February 16, 2025. We will choose the winners via a random number generator on February 17, 2025. The winners will have their usernames tagged. We will not email or contact the winners other than tagging the winning names. Be sure to check back to claim your prize. If it is not claimed within 3 days we will do a re-pick and so on until the prize is claimed.

Thanks so much to @Orphek for this amazing giveaway!!

#r2rgiveaway

 

[MrGAC]

Official Entry:

These are amazing! I'm a sucker for automation and the sun and moon synchronization are a feature I'd love to integrate into my system!

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s one feature you wish your current reef lights had? OR if your current lighting ticks all the boxes, what's your favorite feature?

I wish I had a standard blue mode for those pops of color and a natural setting for days I just want to enjoy the tank without the glow.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: Do you currently use supplemental lighting, and if so, what’s your setup?

Yes, I have radio G5s for my standard lighting and Reefbrite quad strip lifting for fill.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: Have you ever experienced issues with algae growth due to lighting, and how did you solve them?

I started my tank with an algae scrubber and never ad issues with algae, knock on wood.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your top priority: coral growth, color, or ease of use when it comes to lighting?

That's really tough. I think in a perfect world I'd want a nice balance of all three, but if I had to choose one, coral growth.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What is your top reefing resolution for the new year?

Teach my powder blue tang to be nice.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s one new coral or fish you’d like to add to your reef tank this year?

An Emperor Angel, such a beautiful fish.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s one reefing goal you achieved last year that you’re proud of?

Coral growth. I'm totally amazed at the growth in my tank over the last year. If I had it to do all over, I'd have spaced the corals out a bit more.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: How important is dimming control for your reef tank lighting setup?

Isn't a ramp up in the morning and a ramp down in the evening the most relaxing feeling? Love a cup of coffee and watch the tank wake. Dimming is an absolute must.

 

[jermzisurmom]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s one reefing goal you achieved last year that you’re proud of?

Making it this far!!

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your dream coral?

AUSTRALIAN FAT HEAD DENDROPHYLLIA!​

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s the best coral growth success story you’ve had?

Not sure I'd call it the "best" but certainly hardy. German Blue Digi. It's the coral that keeps on giving and won't stop.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What do you think is the most underrated benefit of high-quality reef lighting?

Growth. Growth. Growth. I have friends in the hobby who swear lower quality lights are just as good. But the growth in my tank compared to theirs is substantial.

 

[MrGAC]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to achieving the perfect light spectrum for your tank?

Perfect PAR. Definitely a challenge even with a par meter.