Red Sea lifer Deluxe lights

Mhuq1197 · May 14, 2022

My old Red Sea 250 had a canopy/lid with light built in; however the new Red Sea Reefers come with these lights that are mouthed (with an arm) above the aquarium. My question is - if I place a reefer in my living room, will the light pollution/glare bother me when I am seating down in sofa or the lights are concentrated downward enough that no bother? Before I invest, would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks!!

Mhuq1197 · May 14, 2022

Meant to write, Red Sea Reefer not Lifer

M4sonic · May 14, 2022

I had the same issue with my tank (Ai prime 16hd) there are lots of 3d printed lightshades for led lights. Just Google "red sea reefled lightshade"

Mhuq1197 · May 14, 2022

Thanks!!

Mhuq1197 · May 14, 2022

Did the Shade completely solve your issue? Do you use a aftermarket cover to manage evaporation inside the room? Thx!

pecan2phat · May 14, 2022

It will definitely blind you if you are sitting @ sofa height and look towards the light.
I had two Radion XR15s with the RMS arms mounted to a Cadlights Artisian 70 which is very similar to the Reefer 250 and I had to use homemade cardboard cutouts before they came out with their diffusers.
I actually think that I damaged my retinas from looking into the lights one to many times before the diffusers.

Mhuq1197 · May 14, 2022

Oh no! Hope you’re ok! I am very concerned about the light pollution.

TheBear78 · May 14, 2022

Mhuq1197 said:
My old Red Sea 250 had a canopy/lid with light built in; however the new Red Sea Reefers come with these lights that are mouthed (with an arm) above the aquarium. My question is - if I place a reefer in my living room, will the light pollution/glare bother me when I am seating down in sofa or the lights are concentrated downward enough that no bother? Before I invest, would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks!!

I have two Red Sea ReefLED 90's above my RSR 425xl. They are mounted on the official RS arms and I have a sofa right alongside.
There is a slight glow from the lights that spills onto the end of the sofa and if I look directly at the light I can see the illuminated lens. However, I cannot see the actual LED chips so it isn't remotely bright and nor does the light spill affect anything.