SE MH Reflector Recommendations (90 gal)

[mchartier]

I am switching from DE to SE to run Radiums, currently I have 2 250W Reef Optix III with a BlueWave 7 balast, so I just need to swap the reflectors and of course the bulbs.

The reflectors would be in a canopy to be built (would like to keep it under 24" tall), the tank is a standard 90 Gal 48"x18"x24".

I have been looking at the LumenMax Elites any one else have any recommendations.

Thanks
Matt

 

[Paul_N]

I would go with lumenmax elites

 

[pitbullguy]

Lumenmax elites are the best from all the research I did. An added bonus is sunlight supply is a great company that makes quality stuff right here is the usa!

 

[mchartier]

thanks for the input

 

[MikeB]

I would go with lumenmax elites

+1 :)

 

[mchartier]

Are you guys recommending these because of the canopy height? The only thing is that I have heard is that these can produce a spotlight if not high enough.

 

[fizhfly]

luminbrights are a better choice imo and i own both and use both !!

 

[mchartier]

luminbrights are a better choice imo and i own both and use both !!

Do you have them in a canopy? Which lumenbrights do you have? Why do you think they are a better choice?

 

[Paul_N]

The lumenmax elites will give you more spread and the lumenbrites are the ones that give more of a concentrated beam.

Here is a great article on the most popular reflectors.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review

 

[mchartier]

Paul thanks. I just remember someone saying that the elites would need to be at 16" to get a 24"x24" spread, granted I don't need 24"x24" but it would be nice if I do upgrade in the future.