Anybody exclusively use orphek bars for lighting?

[Colt13]

Thinking about switching from T5’s to 3-4 orphek or3 bars. Do they blend colors well? Is there a disco ball effect or color separation? Is it a flat light like t5 or is there some shimmer? Do you like them/do they grow coral well? Any input is appreciated

 

[Hot2na]

I have on my last 75 reef I had 3 daylight bars...do they blend colors well? not really -but raise them about 6" above the tank and it helps..disco ball ? NO ...color seperation? yes but not bad... They grew the HECK out my corals and nems split like crazy...HTH

 

[fishface NJ]

Why not buy one or two bars and attach it to your t5? I did that and I like it.

 

[Colt13]

Why not buy one or two bars and attach it to your t5? I did that and I like it.

I’m thinking about moving away from t5 altogether because of bulb replacements and I like the idea of a silent fixture. I may just stick with t5 though

 

[fishface NJ]

I’m thinking about moving away from t5 altogether because of bulb replacements and I like the idea of a silent fixture. I may just stick with t5 though

My 6 bulb T5 is silent. Just remember that with LEDs there are spectrum loss, and Par loss as time passes. You would need to use a quantum meter for PAR and spectrometer for spectral shifts. Are you really saving on blubs if you have to replace LED every 5 years?

 

[sfin52]

My 6 bulb T5 is silent. Just remember that with LEDs there are spectrum loss, and Par loss as time passes. You would need to use a quantum meter for PAR and spectrometer for spectral shifts. Are you really saving on blubs if you have to replace LED every 5 years?

Nope. My 48 inch fixture with bulbs 200.

 

[Colt13]

My 6 bulb T5 is silent. Just remember that with LEDs there are spectrum loss, and Par loss as time passes. You would need to use a quantum meter for PAR and spectrometer for spectral shifts. Are you really saving on blubs if you have to replace LED every 5 years?

You’re not wrong as far as par loss over time for leds. As far as noise goes, people must have different definitions of silent, as they are basically 2 pc fans going at high speeds and can be heard easily if the room is quiet. Or are you running them at a lower setting? I have mine at 6 or 7 I think

 

[fishface NJ]

I guess it depends on the fixture when it comes to noise. I have an ATI and it dead silent. I sit 4 feet from the tank. When I do my weekly water change, I shut down everything except for the lights. I still don't hear any noises. Have you thought about replacing the fan? Good luck!

 

[bg2311]

Currently using only Orphek OR3s on the frag tank. 120cm (day plus, blue plus, UV/violet).

Our display has 2 blue plus as well that supplement the 4 AI Hydra 26s.

 

[Koigula]

Hi! Can someone here comment if OR3 blue added shimmer or just a bit of UV pop?

I have an ATI 8 x54 watt fixture up high slightly dimmed (70% output) and looking for some shimmer for aesthetics without going broke or getting frustrated with Kessils durability. I only saw pop in UV videos. My interpretation is Kessil dense matrix and single point causes shimmer but not sure if lenses on OR3 can do that.

 

[Malum Argenteum]

I have on my last 75 reef I had 3 daylight bars...do they blend colors well? not really -but raise them about 6" above the tank and it helps..disco ball ? NO ...color seperation? yes but not bad... They grew the HECK out my corals and nems split like crazy...HTH

A bit of an old bump here, but: what is the color like on the daylight (Reef Day Plus)? Did you have any other lamps on the tank (T5s or other LEDs)?

 

[t5Nitro]

Any updates on the Reef Day Plus? Is this a good color to run in combination with blue plus to avoid an overly blue tank when the main lights are off? Want to supplement halides with 2 OR3 bars, thinking 1 blue and 1 reef day plus?

 

[bobnicaragua]

I would supplement with 2 blue plus. The coverage is fairly thin on or3 bars, you would wind up with different colors in the front and back of your tank if you mix colors.

I squeezed some red sea leds between my halides and use them with blue plus or3 bars for shimmer and whites when the Halides are off.

 

[TexasTodd]

I've been running a full sps 210g reef on only OR3 bars for 2.5 years with great results. 6' x 2' x 2' with 150cm bars, 6 of them 4 Reef Day 2 Blue Plus. Could do it with less light.

 

[bobnicaragua]

I've been running a full sps 210g reef on only OR3 bars for 2.5 years with great results. 6' x 2' x 2' with 150cm bars, 6 of them 4 Reef Day 2 Blue Plus. Could do it with less light.

Can you show a full tank shot?

 

[TexasTodd]

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. I don't know how to post pics. I'll pm you.