Orphek OR Series Light Bars

[Chef Tommy]

"Hey guys.

Just thought I would send you thru a photo of our australian coral import using your lighting - our corals LOVE them ...
Thanks
Matt
EasternMarine Aquariums

Thanks for sharing the photos!!! This forum has been so cool meeting reefers from all over the world!!

Can't wait for my sky blue!

 

[Bayareareefer18]

The UV strip definitely makes them glow

Sorry for poor pics

 

[Orphek Verified Sponsor]

The UV strip definitely makes them glow

Sorry for poor pics

To take good photos under UV is a challenge, try to use some orange or yellow filters .

 

[jbrady429]

Everyone,

How do these compare to T5 bulbs? Would one OR light bar replace one or two T5 bulbs? Also, how do these light bars do with color blending? Does the full-spectrum light bar produce much of the "disco ball" effect, for example? I'm considering using these as supplemental lights to a Kessil AP700 over a 60 gallon cube (24" x 24" x 24").

Thanks!

 

[jbrady429]

I just received a 48" reef daylight bar and a few quick things I wanted to share with you all:

1. I have kessils so I am pretty spoiled when it comes to essentially zero color separation - due to the configuration of these lights with the LED's so far apart there is a ton, I mean ton, of color separation from these lights. I'm pretty sure I can pick out each color led under my rock work.

2. The reef daylight is super super white - I would recommend going with something more blue if you prefer bluer tanks like I do.

3. The spread is surprisingly impressive and the punch is also quite good from a light bar. I'm pretty sure the 48inch bar is comparable in brightness to a 360we (no numbers to back this up just an observation).

4. I dealt with James from Orphek and he was a delight to deal with and super super helpful, they give you a choice of lenses for the light and the build quality is great.

5. Mine took about 4 weeks to receive from invoice to delivery.

Overall I'm very pleased with the light bar, my only complaint (which is not Orphek's fault - it is mine) is that I went with reef daylight instead of a more blue spectrum. The color separation I expected due to the configuration, but still a great light for an even better price. Honestly, the customer service I received from Orphek was an absolute pleasure and I wish other companies were as helpful and friendly as them.

I'm considering using a pair of OR60 light bars as supplemental lights to a Kessil AP700 over a 60 gallon cube (24" x 24" x 24"). I've been considering the daylight spectrum. What do you think? What would your recommendations be? Also, do you think that a pair of OR60 light bars could replace four T5 bulbs in that application? Any insight you can give me would be very much appreciated!

 

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I'm considering using a pair of OR60 light bars as supplemental lights to a Kessil AP700 over a 60 gallon cube (24" x 24" x 24"). I've been considering the daylight spectrum. What do you think? What would your recommendations be? Also, do you think that a pair of OR60 light bars could replace four T5 bulbs in that application? Any insight you can give me would be very much appreciated!

We got this from one client with AP700
Hi James, I received the lights yesterday and installed these today. Here is couple of pictures how they look on my tank.
I don’t know yet how the coral will response but aesthetically I really like when I have now more even spread with these lights.
Also I think now corals wont get shadowed as easily.
Will start by having the lights on maybe 2h every day and increasing the time in couple of week intervals.
Best regards, Miikka

 

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We also changes the cyan LEDs from 490-500nm
To 470-480nm LEDs so it look less green .

 

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Here is what Carlos had to say “The T5 ATI is very powerful but you can clearly see the difference when you turn on the OR120's. A friend of mine has the same ATI, but with two XHO Reef Brites and they are not even close to the OR120. Thanks for such a great product!

Regards,

Carlos”

 

[jbrady429]

We got this from one client with AP700
Hi James, I received the lights yesterday and installed these today. Here is couple of pictures how they look on my tank.
I don’t know yet how the coral will response but aesthetically I really like when I have now more even spread with these lights.
Also I think now corals wont get shadowed as easily.
Will start by having the lights on maybe 2h every day and increasing the time in couple of week intervals.
Best regards, Miikka

Very nice!

 

[Orphek Verified Sponsor]

Product Review OR120 Reef Daylight & Blue-Sky
to the review click this link: https://orphek.com/product-review-or120-reef-daylight-blue-sky/

The OR bars are adding rich colors and giving a real ‘pop’ to the corals. There is also a really nice shimmer and the spectrum is superb with the blues. Very impressive lights overall.

Tony, UK”
Orphek OR120 & Radion XR30 Pro gen3
After we got his review and photos we asked for more! So here it is!

See attached photos showing the OR120 in different configurations as follows:

2 Radion XR30 pro gen 3

OR120 Reef Daylight and Blue Sky

1 Radion XR30 pro gen 3 ( left) and 1 OR120 Blue Sky

2 Radion XR30 pro gen 3 & 1 OR 120 Blue Sky

2 Radion XR30 pro gen 3 & 1 OR120 Reef Daylight

OR120 Reef Daylight and Blue Sky

for the full review : https://orphek.com/product-review-or120-reef-daylight-blue-sky/

 

[Chef Tommy]

I've got my sky blue temporarily up & really liking it so far!

 

[JaaxReef]

@Orphek Do you guys have PAR readings available on these strips yet?

 

[Orphek Verified Sponsor]

Hi JaaxReef, we do not have any not going to have . 3 model x 5 spectrum x 3 lens type this give us 45 models .

 

[TexasTodd]

Hi Orphek, I bet most would be happy if you just tested one length, at the 90 degree most use, and the Reef Day, Sky Blue, and UVA.

Also, is there a video or other link to how to install the hanging hardware? No instructions with mine and I can't see how it attaches? I want to mount to a board to have them at an angle from near the front of my tanks to get rid of shading from my main light.

Thank you,
Todd

 

[Chef Tommy]

This might help

 

[Chef Tommy]

 

[Orphek Verified Sponsor]

Hi Orphek, I bet most would be happy if you just tested one length, at the 90 degree most use, and the Reef Day, Sky Blue, and UVA.

Also, is there a video or other link to how to install the hanging hardware? No instructions with mine and I can't see how it attaches? I want to mount to a board to have them at an angle from near the front of my tanks to get rid of shading from my main light.

Thank you,
Todd

Hi Todd , please check this video

 

[TexasTodd]

Yes, that helps, thanks you two! It was the brackets I was having an issue with. Hanging kit I could see but needed to mount at an angle.

 

[Chef Tommy]

Yes, that helps, thanks you two! It was the brackets I was having an issue with. Hanging kit I could see but needed to mount at an angle.

I was able to figure out brackets when you mentioned how you were trying to do the installation [emoji4]

Amazing lights!!!

 

[TexasTodd]

Got it mounted up later on Saturday. Very sweet light!
Other than offering longer versions, the only thing I can think of is it would be nice if it had a manual dimmer somehow.....even instead of the on/off switch. Not sure if that is doable around water without adding expense or not, but it would be nice.