Best led light for a reef aquarium

[VintageReefer]

yeah, I was looking at the ReefBreeders LumenBar V2's; I would get the High Octane UV which only use two visible colors (and 385nm UV) and hopefully limit the disco ball effect. If it became a problem, I think I could 3D print some diffusers for them that would just friction grab onto the sides of the bars. But this is also a problem for another day for me, so I will also probably look to see what's what when the time comes, hopefully some better 0-10v bars come out (then I can just plug them into the Kessil to control them)

I just bought and installed a 48” lumenbar high octane uv. They are 50% off right now…at $135 it’s a steal. There is a sh charge though that I didn’t expect and it’s a large box. There is no disco ball

 

[steveschuerger]

I just bought and installed a 48” lumenbar high octane uv. They are 50% off right now…at $135 it’s a steal. There is a sh charge though that I didn’t expect and it’s a large box. There is no disco ball

Need a DB?

 

[JNalley]

I just bought and installed a 48” lumenbar high octane uv. They are 50% off right now…at $135 it’s a steal. There is a sh charge though that I didn’t expect and it’s a large box. There is no disco ball

Looks like they're 50% off because they're doing a clearance sale with no warranty because the product is being discontinued. Not entirely sure I like that deal...

 

[VintageReefer]

Looks like they're 50% off because they're doing a clearance sale with no warranty because the product is being discontinued. Not entirely sure I like that deal...

Yes the v2 lumenbar is discontinued as focus is on production of the new edge bars for the meridian

It’s a trade off for warranty, but if you were going to have an issue it typically would be right out of the box, or well after the warranty expired

I don’t think the are sold completely “unprotected”. Mine arrived, no warranty, and my controller has a button that didnt click properly. But it worked. At first. After a few days the button stopped working and I informed RB and they are sending a replacement controller at no charge.

I think the units will be guaranteed to be sent fully functional and not DOA. If there is an issue then inform RB as soon as you find out and I’m sure you will be taken care of.

 

[reefnewbie27]

Orphek is the only correct answer. The best spectrum and spread of any consumer level LED. I’ve had radions, AI’s, kessil’s, Reef breeders, Chinese black boxes, none of them could hold a match to the growth and performance from the Orphek. I will never use another brand of light.

I prefer the natural look over the insanely blue look you see on coral websites, and the coloration I get is beautiful.

Will the other lights work? Of course. But the Orphek trumps them all.

What orphek/ tank size are you running.

 

[Troylee]

Cool, thanks for the explanation. I also agree, no one light can "do it all" and I know that as time goes on, I may have to supplement with a 0-10v controllable LED strip/bar or two to target some of the shadowing that will inevitably occur and I am ok with that.

Why do you say that? Tons of lights that “can do it all” I don’t understand…. Every light I’ve ever used has done it all without issues! Pc compacts, vho, halides, t5, and now LEDs… I think people are more obsessed with lighting than the corals lol… look at the farms they use a single light and that’s it… I mean that’s doing it all, isn’t it?

 

[jose hernandez]

orphek are good but i hear that some of the diodes burn out if under warranty they will send you replacements but unfortunately you have to fix them your self for that kind of money not sure i would get them i was looking at the new nactura icon for a new build im a little byass as i have radions on my set up but what i payed for them is not what they are going for now ive never had a problem as for my new build still undecided

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Let's bump it up for some info for the new R2R HQ tank!

 

[VintageReefer]

I feel the reefbreeders meridians are up with the best, and the ability to mount and power the matching edge bars to the light itself is executed flawlessly.

I love the spectrum over my tank from the meridians paired with 14k edge bars

 

[Cali9dub]

I can’t complain about my GHL Mitras 7206. I’ve had them 7 years so far. Plus true UV is nice to have.