Are they better quality today than the past?

swannyson7 · Feb 3, 2011

These are pricier because they have Cree diodes. I think he still plans on selling the ones with the Bridgelux LEDs that are cheaper.

Jcr's Reef · Feb 3, 2011

I just recieved a PM from Luke and I think I'll wait for the newer ones he has coming out to see what the par values will be. I want to start with a cheap fixture first (but competitive to others) to see if I want to take the plunge long term. If I like the LED look over the other lighting combo's then I won't mind spending $$$ on them for the long haul.

Seasonedreefer · Feb 3, 2011

Hey Josh im not really sure how much you are looking to spend on LED's but I am really loving the REEF brite fixtures. They are salty but man they are super brite and they are really bringing out alot of colors in my corals. I know they are expensive but so far I like them. Only time will tell though. Good luck on your decision.:smile:

m and m · Feb 3, 2011

Jcr's Reef said:
I just recieved a PM from Luke and I think I'll wait for the newer ones he has coming out to see what the par values will be. I want to start with a cheap fixture first (but competitive to others) to see if I want to take the plunge long term. If I like the LED look over the other lighting combo's then I won't mind spending $$$ on them for the long haul.

I mean roofkios fixture are not subpar at all, there is only on fixture i would take over them the IO's.

nixer · Feb 3, 2011

500 a piece OUCH!
i just dont understand why ppl want to pay more for the name.

Jcr's Reef · Feb 3, 2011

Seasonedreefer said:
Hey Josh im not really sure how much you are looking to spend on LED's but I am really loving the REEF brite fixtures. They are salty but man they are super brite and they are really bringing out alot of colors in my corals. I know they are expensive but so far I like them. Only time will tell though. Good luck on your decision.:smile:

Yeah I really like the look of the Reef Brites, but I hate T5's. I run them on my frag tank and thats about it. I was thinking about mounting 4-12" RB to my Cayman Pendants for the look I want. Might be the way to go.

M and M- I'm not willing to spend that much for an IO fixure. I would go with Reef Koi's first to see if LEDs are the way to go for me.

Nixer- $500 is for Lukes new one. From what I was told and compared to the other "name" brand fixtures, its more powerful and worth it IMO. Just to much for me to "test the water" so to speak