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sawdonkey
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Amazing Sps aquarium cube with OR 60 bar led
1x reef day
1x sky blue
2x Uv violet
A little to black-light-ish for my liking (I like a natural look), but that’s some serious pop!
On an unrelated non-lighting side note, that is really packing the frags in! When those turn to colonies, break out the R Kelly Bump and Grind.
Greaps
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Suggestions for OR BAR's to light a 120g 48X24X24 LPS reef? Think 3 or 4? Which ones?
Option 1
Blue Sky
Reef Day
Blue Sky
Option 2
Blue Sky
Reef Day
UV
Option 3
Blue Sky
Reef Day
UV (Custom, replace 6-8 with 460nm)
Option 4
Blue Sky
Reef Day
Blue Sky
UV
Option 1
Blue Sky
Reef Day
Blue Sky
Option 2
Blue Sky
Reef Day
UV
Option 3
Blue Sky
Reef Day
UV (Custom, replace 6-8 with 460nm)
Option 4
Blue Sky
Reef Day
Blue Sky
UV
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Hi Greaps ,
if you like 20-25,000K then 2x Blue sky and 1x reef day
if you like more 18,000K look then 1x blue sky and 1x reef day
most of our clients like 1 :1 blue sky /reef day .
clients that like more blue pop then 2:1 blue sky /reef day.
then extra 1 unit UV will give add extra tone of purple.
the client above went with option 4
Option 4
1x Blue Sky
1x Reef Day
1x Blue Sky
1x UV Violet
TexasTodd
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OK, I'll probably start another thread to document some of this.
Lately there's been some speculation on watts used and Orphek saying they're working on some improvements.
My tank is a 150g 72" x 18" deep x 27"tall with about 1" sand bed.
I used an Apogee 210 and numbers are NOT corrected (just for @jda
). I figure since (per BRS) all units were non-correcting up until recently, not sure the 1.32x matters when comparing to what others have measured over the years. If you didn't see it, go check out BRS video where they found out the 500 series actually had a software issue and were not correcting for under water measuring.
I have two 120cm bars with 90 degree optics. One purchased in June, one in August 2018.
A Sky Blue is mounted at the back of my tank angled forward at 45 degrees and a Sky Blue with 10 of the most predominant color substituted with their 12k, mounted at the front at a 30 degree angle.
Both of these were purchased to help cut shading from my main fixture which is a Reef Breeders Photon V2 50.
I ramped the bars up, one at a time, one hour more every other day, to 8 hours, starting with 2 hours.
I lost one coral possibly to light towards the end so reduced my Photon by 20%. Photon is now running at max 36% on blues and UV, 12% on Green and Red, and 9% only on whites.
I did the above without a PAR meter which was pretty stupid! I had previously measured PAR with just the photon at 44%/12% SPS AB+ and was getting about 275 PAR mid tank 7" below water surface and about 60 on the front sand bed
Yesterday with Photon at 36/12/9% as above, and the two bars, I measured 475 PAR at the 7" below water mid tank! Remember this is with the Photon reduced by over 20% from when I got 275 PAR with it alone. So, bars seemed to easily be adding at least 200 PAR.
This morning before main fixture on I kicked on both bars. I did not test with only one bar, but did take near bar readings just above water. They seem about equal in PAR at same distance even though different spectrums.
The front bar SB/12k is 5" above water and 600 PAR at water, just above surface.
Rear bar, SB is 7" above water and 500 PAR at water, just above surface. At 5" air it was about 575PAR.
The best comparison is at the same 7" below water, mid tank, PAR with just two bars was 290 PAR!
Sand bed
Left side front sand bed about 6" back from glass getting 177 PAR with just two bars about 25" deep.
So, there has been some random readings and discussion about how many watts these bars use. I don't have a Kil-O-Watt, but might get one.
Here's the deal, I don't really care what the WATTS are, I care about PAR and quality of the light.
I have notice very good improvements in corals since adding these bars and reducing my main fixture. I'm sure some is reduced shading and more even coverage, but also feel some is light quality. However that is subjective.
I will say I'm looking at going 100% OR light bars with improvements I've seen so far.
Thanks,
Todd
Lately there's been some speculation on watts used and Orphek saying they're working on some improvements.
My tank is a 150g 72" x 18" deep x 27"tall with about 1" sand bed.
I used an Apogee 210 and numbers are NOT corrected (just for @jda
). I figure since (per BRS) all units were non-correcting up until recently, not sure the 1.32x matters when comparing to what others have measured over the years. If you didn't see it, go check out BRS video where they found out the 500 series actually had a software issue and were not correcting for under water measuring.I have two 120cm bars with 90 degree optics. One purchased in June, one in August 2018.
A Sky Blue is mounted at the back of my tank angled forward at 45 degrees and a Sky Blue with 10 of the most predominant color substituted with their 12k, mounted at the front at a 30 degree angle.
Both of these were purchased to help cut shading from my main fixture which is a Reef Breeders Photon V2 50.
I ramped the bars up, one at a time, one hour more every other day, to 8 hours, starting with 2 hours.
I lost one coral possibly to light towards the end so reduced my Photon by 20%. Photon is now running at max 36% on blues and UV, 12% on Green and Red, and 9% only on whites.
I did the above without a PAR meter which was pretty stupid! I had previously measured PAR with just the photon at 44%/12% SPS AB+ and was getting about 275 PAR mid tank 7" below water surface and about 60 on the front sand bed
Yesterday with Photon at 36/12/9% as above, and the two bars, I measured 475 PAR at the 7" below water mid tank! Remember this is with the Photon reduced by over 20% from when I got 275 PAR with it alone. So, bars seemed to easily be adding at least 200 PAR.
This morning before main fixture on I kicked on both bars. I did not test with only one bar, but did take near bar readings just above water. They seem about equal in PAR at same distance even though different spectrums.
The front bar SB/12k is 5" above water and 600 PAR at water, just above surface.
Rear bar, SB is 7" above water and 500 PAR at water, just above surface. At 5" air it was about 575PAR.
The best comparison is at the same 7" below water, mid tank, PAR with just two bars was 290 PAR!
Sand bed
Left side front sand bed about 6" back from glass getting 177 PAR with just two bars about 25" deep.
So, there has been some random readings and discussion about how many watts these bars use. I don't have a Kil-O-Watt, but might get one.
Here's the deal, I don't really care what the WATTS are, I care about PAR and quality of the light.
I have notice very good improvements in corals since adding these bars and reducing my main fixture. I'm sure some is reduced shading and more even coverage, but also feel some is light quality. However that is subjective.
I will say I'm looking at going 100% OR light bars with improvements I've seen so far.
Thanks,
Todd
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20 Reef Aquarium Photos with Orphek OR Bar LED
The pictures of the Aquarium with OR Bar LED are coming and their are awesome!
Today we want to share 20 pictures of reef aquariums using our OR120/90/60 Bar LED lights and ideas of possible combinations and layouts.
For those of you who still haven’t heard of our OR Bar LED lights here just a quick product description:
Bar LED Lighting for reef aquariums for optimal SPS/LPS coral growth, color and illumination, replacing T5/T8 lighting technology.
AVALIABLE SIZES
OR 120 – 120cm -48″
OR 90 – 90 cm – 35″
OR 60 – 60 cm -24″
SPECTRUM & EFFICIENCY
Check out our OR 120, 90 & 60 Bar LED lights versatility!
Now you can do same but with Orphek Aquarium LED Lighting technology!
But let’s get back to the pictures our clients have been sending to us because this is what you guys have been waiting for!!
#1 Coral importer of New Zealand
Their are using only a combination of our Bars to light their tanks displayed in groups of fours.
It is a neat, organized layout. Easy to install and it is looking really good:
Check these corals! What amazing colors!
#2 Fantastic reef cube from Mexico
Wow! This is one good looking aquarium with nice corals.
This client is currently using 2 units of Blue Sky Bar combined with 1 unit of UV/Violet Bar and 1 unit of Reef Day Light in the total of 4Bars to give a very impressive look to his tank.
#3 OR 120 Blue Sky Bar LED & Kessil AP700
Here client wanted our OR120 BAR LED light to reduce shadows and increase the PAR.
We liked these photos very much because they are a good example of how versatility these lights are.
They can be combined to provide the mix you wish for (like the old T5s) with other Orphek LED solutions or even other brands.
Not to mention that the entire layout looks also need and very well mounted.
#4 Red Sea Aquarium with OR 120 Bar LED
Here our OR Bars are adding rich colors and according to our client corals are popping out very fast.
Client also finds that it’s adding a really nice shimmer and the spectrum is superb with the blues.
Here you see 1 unit of OR 120 Bar LED (Reef Day Light spectrum) combined with 1 unit of our OR 120 Bar LED (Blue Sky spectrum)
Client has also sent us a photo of the same aquarium with 2 units of Radion XR30 pro gen 3 so we could see the difference of the layout, light spread and overall look:
#5 Reef store with OR 120 Bar LED
Here a nicely done installation of several OR Bar LED lights inside a cabinet-like structure:
For coral farms, shops and frag tanks it looks really cool!
#6 Orphek Atlantik V4 and OR 90 bar LED
This is a good example how the OR Bar with Blue Sky spectrum adds an extra wide blue effect and corals get s sharp look.
#7 Orphek Atlantik V4 and 2 units of OR 90 Bar LED with Blue Sky spectrum
If you have a very wide aquarium you can add extra lighting with our bars placed on both sides of the Atlantik unit to get more coverage.
#8 ATI T5 and 2 units of OR 120 Bar LED lights also with Blue Sky spectrum
This is very good example of how to get extra power and cover for the ATI fixture.
All OR Bar LED lights come with a mounting system so it can be attached to the ATI very easily!
In this picture you can see how Bars were connected to the fixture and how well they fit together!
#9 ATI T5 and 2 units of OR 120 Bar LED lights with Blue Sky spectrum
This is a very wide aquarium using ATI t5 where 2 extra units of our OR Bar LED with Blue Sky spectrum were added.
#10 T5 and 1 unit of OR 120 Bar LED light with Blue Sky
Great showcase of an aquarium using T5 combined with our OR Bar LED light:
#11 Orphek Atlantik v4 with extra OR 120 Bar LED light also with Blue Sky spectrum
This aquarium has a lot of SPS corals and it needed extra power, so client added our OR 120 Blue Sky and now it looks incredible! One single bar made a great difference!
#12 New Frag Aquarium with 2 units of OR 120 Bar LED lights
This client mounted 2 units of our OR 120 Bar LED lights over his future frag aquarium.
The pictures of the Aquarium with OR Bar LED are coming and their are awesome!
Today we want to share 20 pictures of reef aquariums using our OR120/90/60 Bar LED lights and ideas of possible combinations and layouts.
For those of you who still haven’t heard of our OR Bar LED lights here just a quick product description:
Bar LED Lighting for reef aquariums for optimal SPS/LPS coral growth, color and illumination, replacing T5/T8 lighting technology.
AVALIABLE SIZES
OR 120 – 120cm -48″
OR 90 – 90 cm – 35″
OR 60 – 60 cm -24″
SPECTRUM & EFFICIENCY
Check out our OR 120, 90 & 60 Bar LED lights versatility!
- Reef Day Light – Full Spectrum Day Light (380nm- 700nm ) for both marine or reef aquariums, with SPS/ LPS or soft corals.
- Blue Sky – Blue /Cyan Spectrum (440-500 nm) for better coral growth & color and fluorescence.
- UV/Violet – UV/Violet (380- 440nm) for maximum coral growth & color and fluorescence.
Now you can do same but with Orphek Aquarium LED Lighting technology!
But let’s get back to the pictures our clients have been sending to us because this is what you guys have been waiting for!!
#1 Coral importer of New Zealand
Their are using only a combination of our Bars to light their tanks displayed in groups of fours.
It is a neat, organized layout. Easy to install and it is looking really good:
Check these corals! What amazing colors!
#2 Fantastic reef cube from Mexico
Wow! This is one good looking aquarium with nice corals.
This client is currently using 2 units of Blue Sky Bar combined with 1 unit of UV/Violet Bar and 1 unit of Reef Day Light in the total of 4Bars to give a very impressive look to his tank.
#3 OR 120 Blue Sky Bar LED & Kessil AP700
Here client wanted our OR120 BAR LED light to reduce shadows and increase the PAR.
We liked these photos very much because they are a good example of how versatility these lights are.
They can be combined to provide the mix you wish for (like the old T5s) with other Orphek LED solutions or even other brands.
Not to mention that the entire layout looks also need and very well mounted.
#4 Red Sea Aquarium with OR 120 Bar LED
Here our OR Bars are adding rich colors and according to our client corals are popping out very fast.
Client also finds that it’s adding a really nice shimmer and the spectrum is superb with the blues.
Here you see 1 unit of OR 120 Bar LED (Reef Day Light spectrum) combined with 1 unit of our OR 120 Bar LED (Blue Sky spectrum)
Client has also sent us a photo of the same aquarium with 2 units of Radion XR30 pro gen 3 so we could see the difference of the layout, light spread and overall look:
#5 Reef store with OR 120 Bar LED
Here a nicely done installation of several OR Bar LED lights inside a cabinet-like structure:
For coral farms, shops and frag tanks it looks really cool!
#6 Orphek Atlantik V4 and OR 90 bar LED
This is a good example how the OR Bar with Blue Sky spectrum adds an extra wide blue effect and corals get s sharp look.
#7 Orphek Atlantik V4 and 2 units of OR 90 Bar LED with Blue Sky spectrum
If you have a very wide aquarium you can add extra lighting with our bars placed on both sides of the Atlantik unit to get more coverage.
#8 ATI T5 and 2 units of OR 120 Bar LED lights also with Blue Sky spectrum
This is very good example of how to get extra power and cover for the ATI fixture.
All OR Bar LED lights come with a mounting system so it can be attached to the ATI very easily!
In this picture you can see how Bars were connected to the fixture and how well they fit together!
#9 ATI T5 and 2 units of OR 120 Bar LED lights with Blue Sky spectrum
This is a very wide aquarium using ATI t5 where 2 extra units of our OR Bar LED with Blue Sky spectrum were added.
#10 T5 and 1 unit of OR 120 Bar LED light with Blue Sky
Great showcase of an aquarium using T5 combined with our OR Bar LED light:
#11 Orphek Atlantik v4 with extra OR 120 Bar LED light also with Blue Sky spectrum
This aquarium has a lot of SPS corals and it needed extra power, so client added our OR 120 Blue Sky and now it looks incredible! One single bar made a great difference!
#12 New Frag Aquarium with 2 units of OR 120 Bar LED lights
This client mounted 2 units of our OR 120 Bar LED lights over his future frag aquarium.
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#13 Amazing color under the OR UV/violet
These small SPS coral frags look so amazing under the OR Bar LED light with the UV/Violet color spectrum!
#14 Add OR UV/Violet and Blue Sky!
Our client’s comments:
“I strongly recommend that no matter what light u r using, u can start with this 2 unit of OR bar LED as a supplement for ur tank.
And the best part is, the light is splash proof IP65 and you save money on the watt usage compare to T5 and you don’t have to change it every year like T5.”
#15 Add OR UV/Violet and Blue Sky to enhance your tank!
Here is another example of a client’s tank with 2 units of Radion who felt that the aquarium needed an extra boost so he added our OR 120 Bar LED light to get more coverage and more power:
#16 Extra UV/Violet to your aquarium
Check out how SPS corals look like under the OR Bar LED Light with UV/Violet spectrum!
#17 OR Bar LED lights can be mixed: Reef Day Light combined UV/Violet spectrum
This is a great example of 48″/120 cm reef aquarium using just 1 unit of our OR 120 Bar LED light with Reef D Light spectrum and 1 unit of the OR 120 UV/Violet:
#18 Not reef, but fresh water aquarium!
This is a freshwater aquarium and as you can see there are a lot of different LEDs colors, but all mixed very well, giving the aquarium a nice natural look:
#19 OR Bar LED Light for Refugium
Yes! Our OR Bar LED light is also perfect for macro alga!
#20 OR 120 Bar LED light UV/Violet
Our client had already 2 Atlantik units but he wanted extra pop coral boost, so he added the OR 120 Bar LED light to do the trick!
#21 Corals Under OR120 Bar LED light UV/Violet
It is not easy to take good photos under the UV/violet LEDs or Blue Sky, but here are some nice corals photos that we got from our clients
These small SPS coral frags look so amazing under the OR Bar LED light with the UV/Violet color spectrum!
#14 Add OR UV/Violet and Blue Sky!
Our client’s comments:
“I strongly recommend that no matter what light u r using, u can start with this 2 unit of OR bar LED as a supplement for ur tank.
And the best part is, the light is splash proof IP65 and you save money on the watt usage compare to T5 and you don’t have to change it every year like T5.”
#15 Add OR UV/Violet and Blue Sky to enhance your tank!
Here is another example of a client’s tank with 2 units of Radion who felt that the aquarium needed an extra boost so he added our OR 120 Bar LED light to get more coverage and more power:
#16 Extra UV/Violet to your aquarium
Check out how SPS corals look like under the OR Bar LED Light with UV/Violet spectrum!
#17 OR Bar LED lights can be mixed: Reef Day Light combined UV/Violet spectrum
This is a great example of 48″/120 cm reef aquarium using just 1 unit of our OR 120 Bar LED light with Reef D Light spectrum and 1 unit of the OR 120 UV/Violet:
#18 Not reef, but fresh water aquarium!
This is a freshwater aquarium and as you can see there are a lot of different LEDs colors, but all mixed very well, giving the aquarium a nice natural look:
#19 OR Bar LED Light for Refugium
Yes! Our OR Bar LED light is also perfect for macro alga!
#20 OR 120 Bar LED light UV/Violet
Our client had already 2 Atlantik units but he wanted extra pop coral boost, so he added the OR 120 Bar LED light to do the trick!
#21 Corals Under OR120 Bar LED light UV/Violet
It is not easy to take good photos under the UV/violet LEDs or Blue Sky, but here are some nice corals photos that we got from our clients
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#22 Mike from Dutch Family Reef located in Grandevill, MI
has sent us this photo of one of his frag tanks now being lit by one OR120 UV/Violet and one OR120 Sky Blue. Mike states the colors are fantastic and we couldn't agree more. If you want to put some pop in your coral reef consider using the OR models as a supplement to your present lighting or converty completely over to the Orphek OR series of LED lights.
Inquiries can be sent to [email protected]
View attachment Orphek OR Bar LED UV and Sky Blue.jpg
has sent us this photo of one of his frag tanks now being lit by one OR120 UV/Violet and one OR120 Sky Blue. Mike states the colors are fantastic and we couldn't agree more. If you want to put some pop in your coral reef consider using the OR models as a supplement to your present lighting or converty completely over to the Orphek OR series of LED lights.
Inquiries can be sent to [email protected]
View attachment Orphek OR Bar LED UV and Sky Blue.jpg
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Thank you!! It’s a Deep Blue 80 shallow. I have been reefing for about 4 years. This tank has been up and running for about two of those years. Been through many downs, but looks like I’m finally where it needs to be. FTS with lights on the way as well.
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John , comments
Thank you!! It’s a Deep Blue 80 shallow. I have been reefing for about 4 years. This tank has been up and running for about two of those years. Been through many downs, but looks like I’m finally where it needs to be. FTS with lights on the way as well.
Thank you!! It’s a Deep Blue 80 shallow. I have been reefing for about 4 years. This tank has been up and running for about two of those years. Been through many downs, but looks like I’m finally where it needs to be. FTS with lights on the way as well.
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John , comments
Thank you!! It’s a Deep Blue 80 shallow. I have been reefing for about 4 years. This tank has been up and running for about two of those years. Been through many downs, but looks like I’m finally where it needs to be. FTS with lights on the way as well.
Thank you!! It’s a Deep Blue 80 shallow. I have been reefing for about 4 years. This tank has been up and running for about two of those years. Been through many downs, but looks like I’m finally where it needs to be. FTS with lights on the way as well.
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