Looking for a low cost SPS light? We finally test the Reef Breeders Photon V2 Plus!

[randyBRS]

We tested the Photon 24 and the Photon 48 V2 Plus over our 60 and 120 gallon tanks. What we found was a pretty low cost solution to SPS dominated lighting in a 24" x 24" inch area!

 

[jrv4real]

Photon 48-V2+ OUT OF STOCK

Your Price $699.99
Affordable would be $85 - $150 ….

 

[hart24601]

If anyone is curious about what they can do... this thread is fantastic, one of if not the nicest sps systems on this forum powered with these lights.

therman's 12 year old SPS system...top down shot, starting to enjoy this tank again

Wow!!! That was a huge clam indeed!! Sorry to hear about the loss ... Thanks for sharing

www.reef2reef.com

 

[WvAquatics]

Photon 48-V2+ OUT OF STOCK

Your Price $699.99
Affordable would be $85 - $150 ….

To grow sps. With one light and 6 channels to customize this light wins. Black boxes are cheaper but you cannot control 6 channels set ramp up and down. I love my reefbreeders

 

[01xp]

My lfs sold me on these he even changed from kessil ap700 to these

 

[Dj City]

Photon 48-V2+ OUT OF STOCK

Your Price $699.99
Affordable would be $85 - $150 ….

$85 - $150
That's not affordable...
That's cheap.

There is a difference.

 

[crs751]

Is anyone concerned about the par information BRS stated with the 48" light? It was lower than they recommend.

 

[crs751]

I should say this was for the sps settings.

 

[piranhaman00]

Man that center spot is crazy too!

 

[GabeM]

@randyBRS - for the PAR measurements that you are taking on the newer videos what depth in the tanks are the sensors and are they filled with water?

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

That's not affordable...
That's cheap.

There is a difference.

You get what you pay for, right?...heeee

 

[randyBRS]

@randyBRS - for the PAR measurements that you are taking on the newer videos what depth in the tanks are the sensors and are they filled with water?

Great question! Both tanks are filled with water and both are 24"inches tall. That said, we take all PAR measurements in both tanks at 6", 12", 18" inches deep in the tank. (So measurements covering 6"inches below the top of the glass and 6"inches off the very bottom.)

 

[Dburr1014]

I would like to add also that the lights come standard with the 90 degree lenses. If you ask them they will give you 120's. That will allow you to come down closer to the water surface. In my setup, I mounted the light in the canopy and I'm about 5~6" from the water surface. I had to take the lenses out so I don't get the disco effect. I added a clear cover and still get 200ish par in the center 8" under the water surface @ 85%.
I have a mixed tank and it does grow sps.
I would highly recommend this light.

 

[Auntjemimma]

@randyBRS What would be the suggestions for a mixed reef? Half way between the two spectrum/intensity settings? I have the 48” setup at 16” above the water on a 90 gallon 24” deep.