Best Nano Metal Halide reflector?

[Dylan]

I will be running a 250w radium over my 28 gal Nanocube SPS reef. I need a good reflector, but most are too big and will give me light spill. I want it 5-10 inches above the water so I can get a good fan blowing under it, so what are my choices? I'm looking at the lumenmax 2.

I can't go with any fixtures (Sunpod, etc.) because I want to run a SE radium. If you don't understand why, you haven't seen a radium work it's magic.

Thanks,
Dylan

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

Lumenmax 2 will work, but there will still be some light spill.

Why not run the 150w DE Radium?

 

[Dylan]

I want the entire tank filled with SPS from the sandbed up, and not have to worry about not having enough light.

Im running a 150w radium in the JBJ HQI hood and it just isn't enough. The reflector isn't too great either.

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

hmm, I've got a 28g HQI and I've got a good bit of stony's in there, no problems either. I just installed the NanoTuners 2x18w PC actinics and I love it. Awesome color bulbs too

 

[Dylan]

I'm having problems with heat issues, and my 150w phoenix on my biocube 29 isn't able to give enough power to keep the colors nice, or the growth I want.

 

[subielover]

To be honest, I would be looking at something other than the lighting. A 150 watt halide should be plenty for that size tank, JMO.

 

[AlexStinson]

I see nothing wrong with wanting more light

 

[Dylan]

I can't keep a pink birdsnest bright on the sandbed with a 150w halide... It just won't work. Maybe with a better reflector, but the sunpod reflector isn't very good.