Reefbrite questions...

[kschweer]

Hey guys. I'm looking to supplement my 6 bulb 36" tek elite with a reefbrite. For those with experience with this any input would be great. I'm looking to see what size you would recommend and also the difference between the regular and XHO. How do you guys have them mounted and any pictures of your t5 reefbrite combos would be awesome.
Thanks in advance,
-Kevin

 

[kschweer]

No one?

 

[-Logzor]

Look-up my tank thread for how I mounted mine. They bolt pretty easily right onto a T5 fixture, should be pretty straight forward with the Tek Light. The XHO is about 2x as strong, so it's pretty close to the power of a T5 bulb.

 

[IBEW41]

I just use tie raps to hold mine on to my TEC

 

[Rob&Gab]

not to hyjack or throw off subject. isnt the tru lumen blue strip good as well? or no ?

Amazon.com: TrueLumen 36-Inch TrueLumen Pro LED Strip Light, Actinic Pacific Blue with Canopy Brackets: Pet Supplies

 

[Rob&Gab]

it will save you some money, but i dont no witch is better. or if there is a difference cause i dont own either.

 

[kschweer]

Thanks guys. Got some thinking to do.

 

[MBG75]

Regular blue reefbrite is fine. Xho isn't necessary. TruLumen is ok, but not as good in my opinion.

 

[kschweer]

I was just looking at both and it seems the reefbrite has higher output. Thinking of trying 1 of the reefbrites and seeing how I like it and possibly adding a second if need be. Thanks again for all the input guys.

 

[-Logzor]

I think many of the LED strips are pretty low power an are meant more for accent. The XHO is meant to be strong enough to equal a T5 bulb. Mine run between 50-60w so that might even be stronger than a T5 if you consider that LED probably has higher output per watt than T5.

 

[kschweer]

I think many of the LED strips are pretty low power an are meant more for accent. The XHO is meant to be strong enough to equal a T5 bulb. Mine run between 50-60w so that might even be stronger than a T5 if you consider that LED probably has higher output per watt than T5.

Agreed. I feel like one of the "lower power" strips will just be completely drown out by the 6 t5s