ReefBrite or ReefBrite XHO?

[butts182]

I am going to be geting a 48" ReefBrite (all blue) sometime in the near future and I was wondering if I should get the regular version (at $235) or the XHO version (at $350). Is the XHO worth the extra $$$?

I will be adding it to my 6 bulb Tek T5 light which is hung over my 150g tank. Tank is a new setup, but will be mostly sps with zoas and acans. Here's a recent picture of the tank with the T5s. The photo shows it more blue than it really is.

 

[butts182]

BUMP
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[KSzegi]

Personally I think the xho version is worth it. Noticeable difference between the two - running with a 6 bulb ATI ..... only the xho makes a real difference while all the bulbs are running. I've only had the 50/50 running with the ATI however so can't say for sure with the all blue. Ran the all blue with 3 150w halides and actinic pc's ..... could see the difference there also for what it's worth.

 

[MKOTAR]

the tech well not be very noticeable when you main light is on
if your looking for added color while the main light is on as well I would go with the xho.
the xho is worth the extra money

 

[_Alex_]

I had a buddy that had both reg and xho on 2 different tanks. The xho were considerably brighter. He grew Sps under the xho and Lps and zoas under the regular units.


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[Lacktaters]

XHO all the way! I have two of the regular 48" all blues on a 4x54 Powermodule. It adds nice color, but no shimmer because even four T5s wash it out. I'm also limited to using one aquablue bulb because I don't get a whole lot of blue outta the LEDs. You will get some shimmer with the XHOs and can use fewer blue+ T5 bulbs if the color temperature is too blue for your liking.