Dimmer for Reef Brite XHO????

[Charley75]

I just added 2 XHO 50/50s, but now think my tank is too white. I have a couple questions about.
1. How do I know whether it is a single channel or 2 channels on this fixture?
2. What kind of dimmer can I use?
3. Can I just dim the whites on the 50/50?

TIA

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just added 2 XHO 50/50s, but now think my tank is too white. I have a couple questions about.
1. How do I know whether it is a single channel or 2 channels on this fixture?
2. What kind of dimmer can I use?
3. Can I just dim the whites on the 50/50?

TIA

Can’t tell you the name of it but I do know reefbrite just came out with dimner unit
Check google
Reefbrite aquarium light dimmer

 

[Charley75]

I’ve seen the one on BRS, but just curious if any of the ones on Amazon will work, also if I could just control the white.

 

[mfinn]

At first I didn't think you could dim just the whites, but after looking at the app Reef Brite 2.0 that's used with the Reef Brite Bluetooth Controller, maybe.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/led-bluetooth-controller-reef-brite.html
Looks like it has dual channel control.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordicsemi.reefBrite
Give Bulk Reef Supply a call. I'm sure they can tell you.

 

[mfinn]

I’ve seen the one on BRS, but just curious if any of the ones on Amazon will work, also if I could just control the white.

I was looking into the Reef Brite one on BRS when you posted this question.
I would see if there is a app to control the amazon one.

 

[Charley75]

My only problem with the blue tooth dual channel one on BRS is the cost…like $170 I think. I think just the plain old in line dimmer on BRS is like 18-19 each. Just looking for other options.

 

[oreo54]

I’ve seen the one on BRS, but just curious if any of the ones on Amazon will work, also if I could just control the white.

First what does the power supply state as its output?
Second are there 4 or 2 wires going to the light head?


https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/in-line-led-dimmer-reef-brite.html
That you can use something like this means it is easy to dim and may have 2 channels.

To have a lot of 3 rd party choices the
power supply needs to be constant voltage and be between 9-24 volts dc.
Wattage per channel will matter as well.

 

[flashsmith]

I have 2 of the add on kits on my radions and the dimmer that they sell has only 1 button. Pretty sure it won't work to lower I'd individual channels. Only the overall brightness of the fixture. Mine are only blue and my understanding is 50/50 is just that no matter the brightness.