Ocean Revive users.

tyler1503 · Apr 13, 2017

Hi R2R, just wondering if there is anyone still using the OR units?
What settings do you guys run and at what height?
I'm using the Arctic S026 on a 20gal and it's the first time I've used proper LEDs so I don't really know why to expect. I bought these units ages ago as I was expecting to use them on a 120, but that didn't end up happening.
Im thinking it will be mainly LPS around the edges and a big fat pocillopora colony as the centre piece.

Any help would be appreciated!

Zwogle · Apr 13, 2017

I may be wrong, but it looks like it's the same output as the Arctic-T247, IF that's true here are some measurements I got:
10(white)/10(blue)- 120 (par)
20/20-200
30/30- 250
40/40- 300
10/ 40- 200
10/30- 160
10, 20- 140

Tank set up, using the stand that comes with the unit (about 7' and a 16" tank depth, measurements at sand.

tyler1503 · Apr 14, 2017

So at 7 inches from the water surface, you get 160 par on the substrate with 10% white and 30% blue?
Just making I'm reading that properly.
And yes, I believe the S026 and the T247 are identical lights, but the T247 has the added features. But what hardware they do share is identical I think?
Thanks!

LostInTheDark · Apr 14, 2017

These lights were great while they lasted for me but it takes maintenance to keep them going. The blue channel slowly burns out and you sit there wondering why your corals are declining. Its an easy fix to keep them going. Swap out the blue diodes with new ones and they'll last another year. I did keep mine on 100% blue and 60% white so that helped in there demise. Ocean Revive was very good at sending me new diodes when I called them about the problem.

Zwogle · Apr 14, 2017

tyler1503 said:
So at 7 inches from the water surface, you get 160 par on the substrate with 10% white and 30% blue?
Just making I'm reading that properly.
And yes, I believe the S026 and the T247 are identical lights, but the T247 has the added features. But what hardware they do share is identical I think?
Thanks!

Those where my readings, but I forgot to mention the unit also has a Bluefish chip LED controller, so their may be a slight variance.