Reef Brite PAR Readings???

TopNotchCorals · Jul 25, 2010

I am gonna add a couple of Reef Brite's to my GEN 1 fixture from Luke and was wondering if anyone knows of the PAR readings on them.Im gonna add 1 50/50 and 1 all blue and might get another 2 to surround the fixture on all 4 sides so I might end up with 2x50/50 and 2xall blue just dont want to over do it:bigsmile:.

Hungriee · Jul 25, 2010

Luke's light isn't enough lights for you? I'm interested in how it'll look with the Reefbrites too, in combination w/ Luke's fixture.

TopNotchCorals · Jul 25, 2010

Hungriee said:
Luke's light isn't enough lights for you? I'm interested in how it'll look with the Reefbrites too, in combination w/ Luke's fixture.

It is definitely enough light but I am looking to add more blue:)

xraided199 · Jul 25, 2010

all i know is the claim is that the all blue reefbrite puts out double the PAR as an ATI Blue+ T5 bulb, which is fairly high already. i'm actually purchasing my first reefbrite this week to add to my T5 fixture, because i want actual growth out of LEDs without having to spend over 200 for it (im kinda broke!), but this PAR claim is made by the company and is usually listed in the description on most sites that sell reefbrites. i wanna say i have seen PAR testing done on these strips, but i can't exactly remember the numbers.

Hungriee · Jul 25, 2010

bayreefer said:
It is definitely enough light but I am looking to add more blue:)

agree, i like my tanks very blue ;)

TopNotchCorals · Jul 25, 2010

xraided199 said:
all i know is the claim is that the all blue reefbrite puts out double the PAR as an ATI Blue+ T5 bulb, which is fairly high already. i'm actually purchasing my first reefbrite this week to add to my T5 fixture, because i want actual growth out of LEDs without having to spend over 200 for it (im kinda broke!), but this PAR claim is made by the company and is usually listed in the description on most sites that sell reefbrites. i wanna say i have seen PAR testing done on these strips, but i can't exactly remember the numbers.

Thanks xraided199 thats the info I was looking for, now I will just get 2x all blues instead and forget about the 50/50's.

Reef Pets · Jul 25, 2010

Just so you know, I am doing a Reef Brite group buy for the locals and would gladly extend the price to you. If you are interested feel free to send me a PM.

TopNotchCorals · Jul 25, 2010

reefpets said:
Just so you know, I am doing a Reef Brite group buy for the locals and would gladly extend the price to you. If you are interested feel free to send me a PM.

Thanks reefpets that is very kind of you and I will definitely have to take advantage of this kind offer,pm sent

Reef Pets · Jul 25, 2010

You are more than welcome! PM replied

TopNotchCorals · Jul 25, 2010

reefpets said:
You are more than welcome! PM replied

Thanks for the great deal AAF,so I went with the 2x 15" all blue's at a great price thanks to AustinAquaFarms reef brite group buy:D

ricwilli · Jul 27, 2010

Gary, please clear your inbox

Azurel · Jul 27, 2010

I removed 2x 24w T-5 UVI super actinics and replaced with a single 24v 24" all blue bar and bleached some Florida ricordea so I had to turn it down to almost the minimum voltage so they don't bleach and some still have......I would say they produce more par then 2x 24w T-5 UVI actinic bulbs as nothing bleached from the T-5 actinics. If you wanna add some blue I say the Reef Brite blue bar is the way to go infact they also at the minimum voltage the actinic ability and blue color still don't get over powered buy the 250w 14k Hamilton SE bulb which is my main lighting....Hope that helps.