Pics of Reefbreeders Cree Value fixture over 120 gal display

[Ninjapotamus]

I have had these since Thursday. Replaced my 3x250 watt fixture. Really liking them so far. Here is 14k look(full/full), 20k look(full, 75% whites), and full blue.

Overall they are an amazing fixture for the price(270$ each shipped). The build quality is very good. Each fixture is HEAVY, the heatsink is very significant and has 3 quiet fans. Highly recommend them! Cords are a bit short however, but that was an easy fix. Other minor problem with the fixture is the red LED's are not spread evenly and are a bit clumped. I had to add a little bit of clear tape onto the reflector to make them spread more. Corals handled the transition without any stress at all so far.

 

[mfinn]

That is very cool.
I am really leaning towards a all led light system and pictures like this is making a good case for them.



BTW, sweet looking tank pic.

 

[Steven R]

nice I am looking at switching three systems over to leds but i like my t5's and halides and with so many options now coming out it is going to be hard I know for sure the new razor and the other two i dont know I think a radion if it comes out with mac interface and the third is up for grabs, so lets see what you got.

 

[Ninjapotamus]

I really didn't care about all the bells and whistles of dimming via controller/etc. not to mention a single radion will run you 750$ for 120w of led light. Manual dimmers is all I need and a good quality light. This one seems to fit the bill and at an amazing price of 270$ . not for everyone, but this was definately the value fixture that caught my eye out of all of the sponsor LED offerings on this site. cree led's, manual dimmers, great heatsink/fans, nice looking design etc. very happy customer

 

[Reef Breeders]

nice I am looking at switching three systems over to leds but i like my t5's and halides and with so many options now coming out it is going to be hard I know for sure the new razor and the other two i dont know I think a radion if it comes out with mac interface and the third is up for grabs, so lets see what you got.

Wait until you see the SuperNova before you make a choice
:jaw:

 

[Poseidon]

Thanks for posting these. Do you mind putting a few pics up of fixture over the tank? How short is the power cord? (6ft at least?)

How is the light spill in the room?

Sorry for all the questions, I am about to pull the trigger on this fixture myself, and just want to be sure.

 

[Reef Breeders]

I have had these since Thursday. Replaced my 3x250 watt fixture. Really liking them so far. Here is 14k look(full/full), 20k look(full, 75% whites), and full blue.

Overall they are an amazing fixture for the price(270$ each shipped). The build quality is very good. Each fixture is HEAVY, the heatsink is very significant and has 3 quiet fans. Highly recommend them! Cords are a bit short however, but that was an easy fix. Other minor problem with the fixture is the red LED's are not spread evenly and are a bit clumped. I had to add a little bit of clear tape onto the reflector to make them spread more. Corals handled the transition without any stress at all so far.

Your tank looks great! Thanks for posting.

 

[Ninjapotamus]

Basically zero light spill. The carpet in front of the tank has absolutely ZERO light hitting it. The light in the back is reflection from the glass top. Cords are 5 or 6 feet in length. Definitely not the longest... I had to get an extension cord for both since my plugin area is a bit farther away.

Thanks for posting these. Do you mind putting a few pics up of fixture over the tank? How short is the power cord? (6ft at least?)

How is the light spill in the room?

Sorry for all the questions, I am about to pull the trigger on this fixture myself, and just want to be sure.

 

[Poseidon]

Thanks for the added info. Now to get final approval from the CFO.... (Wife, LOL)

 

[allabout]

Looks great, indredible price for LEDs! Tank looks happy, that's what really matters!

 

[TD2K]

ohhhhh, I like these. I just emailed them with some questions, hopefully will hear something back soon.

those prices aren't much more than what we would spend doing a DIY kit.

 

[TD2K]

Wait until you see the SuperNova before you make a choice
:jaw:

any word when that's gonna be available? looks sweet

 

[skinz78]

Did I miss how many watts each these are? And I'm wondering the dim's of your tank? To me it doesn't look like a std120g?

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[Reef Breeders]

any word when that's gonna be available? looks sweet

We just made the frame for the prototype, the boards just began production. Should be a few weeks for the prototype, which means PICTURES!!

 

[Reef Breeders]

Did I miss how many watts each these are? And I'm wondering the dim's of your tank? To me it doesn't look like a std120g?

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88 watts each, the op will hopefully chime in with the tank dimensions.

 

[dturner]

Thanks for the added info. Now to get final approval from the CFO.... (Wife, LOL)

Haha, I know exactly what you mean. I'm going to have to make a nice powerpoint presentation to convince mine :xd:

 

[skinz78]

88 watts each, the op will hopefully chime in with the tank dimensions.

Cool, I was actually wondering how many are needed for a 4'x 2' x 2' tank?

 

[Reef Breeders]

Cool, I was actually wondering how many are needed for a 4'x 2' x 2' tank?

2 would do quite well for an sps dominant system, and of course, clams. Start them out at about 20 percent, then go up 5 percent a week as with most led fixtures.

 

[skinz78]

Hmm, my T5 bulbs are getting older maybe it is time to start thinking about upgrading. How high above the water do you recommend mounting them?

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[Reef Breeders]

Hmm, my T5 bulbs are getting older maybe it is time to start thinking about upgrading. How high above the water do you recommend mounting them?

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6-8" would be optimal