Buy Today! THE NEW Orphek OR 120/ 90 /60 - Bars LED Lights

[gatorbait01]

Jase4224 any link to the privacy stuff you're talking about? Amazon, HomeDepot, Lowes? Sounds great! I might get some and run tests with PAR meter.
Thanks,
Todd

Found this on Amazon. I was thinking of using it for a led light over a frag area in my sump to help diffuse the light. My only hold back was that it blocks uv and didn't necessarily want that. Still might try it since it's so cheap.

RABBITGOO Privacy Window Film Matte White Window Film Frosted Window Film Static Cling Glass Film Non Adhesive Window Film for Home Bathroom Office Meeting Room Living Room 17.7" x 78.7" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTA00AX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nENdCbAH491KH

 

[jschultzbass]

Are your lights in a canopy or hanging? If hanging, how did u mount them w/ the v4s?

My lights are hanging. I used 2 of these aluminum tracks for the lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0F144/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and just bolted the OR120 to the side of it. I'll try to get a picture today.

 

[Jase4224]

TexasTodd I purchased mine in store from Bunnings which I don’t think is in the US. However..

Gaitorbait01 yep that’s the stuff basically would be that same. I think you will find that it only blocks harmful UV rays not necessarily the ‘purple ‘ and ‘violet ‘ of ourLEDs so definitely worth trying.

Par readings would be great!

 

[w2inc]

Looking at the placement of LEDs on those strips I honestly don’t see how you get those colours on the wall. Because the outside edges are blue in your pic yet the Orphek site shows white LEDs on the far sides.

You might be looking at the other two models. I have the 120. The last three diodes are 430, 490 and 6300k. Both ends have the same three diodes. The other two models have the two white diodes at the ends.

 

[w2inc]

Is that a custom colour mix? It’s s bit weird how the white is only in the middle with the blue on the outside. If you get another light bar with the opposite pattern it will probably look good.

It is their freshwater light.

 

[Hot2na]

I have heard so many good things about Orphek's lights and have seen so many photos of nice looking tanks that I was excited about buying from them. I contacted the company and after several emails, I purchased exactly what the company recommended for my tank.

My lights just don't preform as expected. (The opposite of what was promised.) The company tells me that the lights look great and has refused to acknowledge an issue. They have also refused to respond to my emails. Here is what the light looks like shining on a white wall from 3 feet away. Would you be happy with this?

My PAR readings fluctuate by more than 3x along the length of this 4 foot light. Look at the color blend and tell me if you agree with Orphek about how good they look.

I too am a little disappointed ...I have the OR120 daylight bars...the colors don't blend unless you hang it high above the tank...if NOT you see all the individual colors in the tank...NOT GOOD .

 

[Dual40IM]

I too am a little disappointed ...I have the OR120 daylight bars...the colors don't blend unless you hang it high above the tank...if NOT you see all the individual colors in the tank...NOT GOOD .

I agree, I have the OR60 Reef Daylight with 120 degree lenses and the blending is terrible. I also have the Sky Blue and the UV bars and they are great. I do not agree with previous responses to hang the higher. I should not have to mount a light 3 feet above my tank to get the colors to blend. Just my opinion. The lights are very well made, just need to work on the blending with the fresh water and reef daylight.

 

[Jase4224]

How are completely different colour LEDs lined up next to each other realistically going to blend.. I don’t think it should be claimed or expected. LEDs are single point light sources so unless clustered extremely close like kessil does there will always be separation of colours.

When I purchase my OR’s I will custom my daylight bars using the 1200k, 6300k and 490nm cyan for minimal visible colour separation. Red is not needed by coral so won’t use those. The reds are probably the worst offenders for obvious spot lighting in my experience.

I will have separate bars for 410nm, 430nm, 460nm and 490nm with variable amounts of each depending on positioning and timing.

I think that’s where Orphek’s advantage lies: customisable quality.

 

[TexasTodd]

I love mine, 90 degree, but both do not have more than three colors in them.

 

[Jase4224]

Orphek can you tell me how many LEDs the OR150 will have when it’s released? And power would be good to know too..

Cheers

 

[OnPointCorals]

How close are we to an OR150 release?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

@Orphek , Just got my tank filled and running, and I am a ways from purchasing any corals, but I like to get as much information as possible before I make any purchases. I stumbled upon a unique, used custom aquarium as pictured below. As you can see, the sides are covered with glass that I can't remove, and they are part of the bracing for the tank. The only "open" part of this tank is the middle which I have a mesh lid for. I also have a used aquaticlife 48 inch T5 fixture with the following bulbs: aquaticlife HO purple 54w, aquaticlife HO 10K 54w, and two aquaticlife HO 420/460 54w. Initially I thought this arrangement would support SPS corals and Rock Flowers, and help me get the pop and fluoresce that I wanted, but now I am not so sure. I'm looking to foster good coral growth, get the look I want for my corals, while also making sure the fish look stunning as well. it's just short of 20 inches from the top of the tank, to the substrate. What would you advise I purchase as an addition to my existing light fixture?

 

[prhoades2]

2 questions, how much longer on the OR150 bar?
and what LED is in the Azure flashlight?

 

[wangspeed]

I really like 3 of the bars. The reef daylight I really don’t like. Color separation and too pink. This is my AIO Crystal Dynamic frag tank.

 

[OnPointCorals]

I got excited this last post was the announcement of the OR150 availability.

 

[JDowns]

Debating replacing my two T5's (Actinic / Blue Plus) that run along side Kessil with a pair with this layout.

 

[Addicted2ACRO's]

Do these light bars come in a 60" model?

 

[OnPointCorals]

Do these light bars come in a 60" model?

Any updating on the release of the OR150

 

[w2inc]

Debating replacing my two T5's (Actinic / Blue Plus) that run along side Kessil with a pair with this layout.

I am a huge fan of LED's but my experience with these lights and follow up support has not been the best. You might want to read back through the thread and check some of the photos while you are debating.

 

[sawdonkey]

I am a huge fan of LED's but my experience with these lights and follow up support has not been the best. You might want to read back through the thread and check some of the photos while you are debating.

I’ve had an opposite experience. I love mine and they add a huge pop of light for a decent price.