Introducing the Photon V2!

Reef Breeders · Jan 30, 2016

The Photon series is our flagship line of lights, and the second generation of the Photons brings many of the features customers have requested since the release of the original.

The new Photon V2 is packed with new features and improvements:

• Wireless 6-channel controller

• 5 watt Cree XT-E LEDs and 3 Watt Cree/Semi/Osram diodes

• All Aluminum case

• Built in mounting legs

• Temperature controlled fans

• 2-Year USA warranty

You can order the new Photon V2 in sizes from 16" to 48" directly through our website, limited quantities are in stock!

https://www.reefbreeders.com/new-photon-v2/

charleslotz · Jan 30, 2016

48" are all gone /?/

Reeferfourlife · Jan 31, 2016

Is the LEDs replaceable when one fail? Can this unit be upgraded in the future?

spcpettit22 · Jan 31, 2016

Let me know when you make a 60"

spcpettit22 · Jan 31, 2016

Looks beautiful btw

DeeBee · Jan 31, 2016

It is very nice looking - a big improvement aesthetically over the V1.

Are the leds easily swappable?

Reef Breeders · Jan 31, 2016

DeeBee said:
It is very nice looking - a big improvement aesthetically over the V1.

Are the leds easily swappable?

Thanks!

The LEDs aren't swappable, Crees are very small which makes them tough to solder by hand. Each cluster can be replaced if need be.

charleslotz said:
48" are all gone /?/

No, in fact they will be in next week. We did not list them yet since they will not be in stock until our next shipment is in.

Reeferfourlife said:
Is the LEDs replaceable when one fail? Can this unit be upgraded in the future?

Yes, each cluster can be replaced individually if need be.

spcpettit22 said:
Let me know when you make a 60"

We will announce those here/to our email list when they are ready, should be a couple of Months.

nervousmonkey · Jan 31, 2016

Sweet!! They are here! I love it Logan! Thanks man!

spcpettit22 · Jan 31, 2016

Have any idea how much the cost will be for the 60"

Reef Breeders · Jan 31, 2016

spcpettit22 said:
Have any idea how much the cost will be for the 60"

Not yet, I would assume somewhere around $749.99, it depends on our cost which we haven't worked out yet.

spcpettit22 · Jan 31, 2016

Reef Breeders said:
Not yet, I would assume somewhere around $749.99, it depends on our cost which we haven't worked out yet.

Alrightty. Thanks.

Reef Fever · Feb 1, 2016

logan,

couple questions for you..

what're the lengthxwidth dimensions compared to the V1?

are the mounting points similarly laid out to the v1? I made custom legs for my v1 as well as a t5 retrofit and would like to maybe swap to a v2 if i can make it work

steve&mari · Feb 2, 2016

Why are the fans blowing down into tank? This seems to be detrimental to added heat and dust added to our systems.

Reef Fever · Feb 2, 2016

They are probably pulling air up from the bottom, not pushing down

steve&mari · Feb 2, 2016

Reef Fever said:
They are probably pulling air up from the bottom, not pushing down

That's not really logical to draw salt creep into the fixture then basically. Also didn't see vents on the top for exhaust then. Looks like a awesome light just trying to understand the fans placement. They must have a good reason for it.

nervousmonkey · Feb 2, 2016

Man that's an awesome setup @Reef Fever ! I'd like to know how you did that. Are the T5's on timers?

Reef Fever · Feb 2, 2016

f.lloyd.taylor said:
Man that's an awesome setup @Reef Fever ! I'd like to know how you did that. Are the T5's on timers?

Yes. It's a 48" aquaticlife fixture I basically cut in half lol. So the entire fixture is on a controller (seperate from the led though)

steve&mari said:
That's not really logical to draw salt creep into the fixture then basically. Also didn't see vents on the top for exhaust then. Looks like a awesome light just trying to understand the fans placement. They must have a good reason for it.

I see what you're saying but you'd have to have a great deal of humidity or direct contact with water to create any sort of salt creep issue. Whether the fan is on top or bottom you'd get a similar result in a confined space with massive amounts of humidity. And even at that condensated water isn't going to have a very high salt content.

adam87 · Feb 2, 2016

What size would you recommend for a 180? The (3) 16'' or (3) 24''?

nervousmonkey · Feb 2, 2016

Reef Fever said:
Yes. It's a 48" aquaticlife fixture I basically cut in half lol. So the entire fixture is on a controller (seperate from the led though)

That's a great idea! So you just had to cut through the metal and then attach it to the RB light, then correct? What a great idea. I have to say, I love T5's with LED's and I'm a HUGE RB fan (no pun intended re: last comment). Those lights can grow anything I throw at 'em. I have a farm of SPS growing under them. Thanks for the help ReefFever!

Reef Breeders · Feb 5, 2016

Reef Fever said:
logan,

couple questions for you..

what're the lengthxwidth dimensions compared to the V1?

are the mounting points similarly laid out to the v1? I made custom legs for my v1 as well as a t5 retrofit and would like to maybe swap to a v2 if i can make it work

Same length/width, but much thinner at just about an inch. The mounting points can be moved actually, the slide along in a T-slot so you can position them as you please.

steve&mari said:
Why are the fans blowing down into tank? This seems to be detrimental to added heat and dust added to our systems.

They draw air up, not down.

Also, many many reefers do this on purpose to cool the tank- moving air aides in evaporation, which cools the system through a process known as evaporative cooling.

steve&mari said:
That's not really logical to draw salt creep into the fixture then basically. Also didn't see vents on the top for exhaust then. Looks like a awesome light just trying to understand the fans placement. They must have a good reason for it.

Unlike other lights with similar fan designs, the air at no point goes inside the light, the fan lies in a hole that draws air up through the heatsink fins on top, which helps the heat dissipate at that point. The fans are temperature controlled and the lights stayed warm to the touch with all channels at 100% for 3 days straight.

So no salt air makes it near any components/internals, and the light has a durable aluminum case that will not corrode, so as long as you clean the fins every few months it will cool the LEDs very efficiently.

adam87 said:
What size would you recommend for a 180? The (3) 16'' or (3) 24''?

Neither actually, you would be best served with 2 32s, though any of those options will work, 2 32s will give you the most light for the lowest price.