Help with Reefbrite Lifespan

[Nalini Akolekar]

Disclaimer - I know nothing about the intricacies of reef lighting. I set up my Waterbox in 2016 with Reefbrite XHO 30s as was recommended to me and they have been great. I’m re-starting my tank and wondering if I need to think about new lights. Does anyone know approximately how long these lights should last? Thanks.

 

[Velcro]

Probably depends on the environment used. Just look at the leds. If the lenses have turned brown it’s time to replace (or repair if handy with a soldering iron). I’ve been going through mine with Chinese 3 watt leds and while time consuming it has only cost me around $20 in LEDs to replace every diode on eight 15” XHOs

 

[Nalini Akolekar]

Probably depends on the environment used. Just look at the leds. If the lenses have turned brown it’s time to replace (or repair if handy with a soldering iron). I’ve been going through mine with Chinese 3 watt leds and while time consuming it has only cost me around $20 in LEDs to replace every diode on eight 15” XHOs

Thanks for your replay. I am incredibly unhandy but maybe I can get someone to help me.