QuantaPro LED Bars Initial Impressions

[polyppal]

Just put together a custom build for a new light on my 68g with 2 QuantaPro Meso Blues and an OG Pop, and thus far I am blown away by the lights. I did the custom Tslot 3030 design (custom 3d printed parts by @neon_reefer and 1000% recommended!)

Gotta say I am thrilled with these new light bars - they are noticeably more powerful than the OR3s or any of the competitors I've seen! Ive got them at 14" above the tank and might have to raise it a little more... For $140 ea., I think the value of these bars is unbeatable. Service and communication from Luca with Mahina Corals (maker of Quanta line) was awesome!

I like a old school very strong actinic blue color with mega pop, and was contemplating going back to XHOs when I couldn't achieve it with my Kessils. These though are superior in every way! More pop than a XHO actinic and much more power behind the bar. Ive been in the game for almost 20 years and have never seen an actinic pop/glow quite as strong as what the OG Pop produces! Using 2 Meso Blue (ATI Blue Plus color) 24s and a single OG Pop (Super Actinic) I got the intense blue I wanted without completely washing out the fish. For a lighter blue, you'd prob want to replace the OG Pop with something more full spectrum like their ReefCrest which emulates AB+ spectrum.

I haven't got a PAR meter on them yet, but the corals seem to love them as well. Will update down the road when I have some solid numbers to share!

Thus far HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

LED Light Bars for Coral Reef Aquariums | Quanta Lights

Quanta lights offers premium LED lighting solutions for aquariums. Our LED light bars are designed for coral reef aquariums and can also be used on saltwater and freshwater aquariums. Quanta lights offer value, innovation, and incredible spectrums that are simple to use and built to last.

www.quantareef.com

 

[shakacuz]

if i ever upgrade my lights i am definitely going this route. 2 meso blues and the reef crest as you described might be just what i like..!


on a side note, i may have missed it, but can you put up a “how to” on your custom light fixture build? i’m hoping i can modify it to fit my 2 hydra 32hd’s with individual reef brite kits..

 

[polyppal]

if i ever upgrade my lights i am definitely going this route. 2 meso blues and the reef crest as you described might be just what i like..!


on a side note, i may have missed it, but can you put up a “how to” on your custom light fixture build? i’m hoping i can modify it to fit my 2 hydra 32hd’s with individual reef brite kits..

yup, never heard anything bad about the Quanta lights, and am so happy I went that route.

yeah im getting ready to relaunch my build thread and ill document it all in there. It was actually quite simple - about 550$ all-in and I can't think of a better price option for coverage/performance (my tank is a custom weird 32" long)

 

[BanjoBandito]

Can they link up via apex at all?

 

[polyppal]

Can they link up via apex at all?

they are very simple - plug in the ballast and its on. So I have them hooked up to my Hydros that way.

 

[BanjoBandito]

they are very simple - plug in the ballast and its on. So I have them hooked up to my Hydros that way.

So you are basically doing an ON/OFF control through your power bar? I believe reefbrites have a accessory cord that allows for the apex 0-10v control? I’ve been sniffing around bars lately….I just hit the par meter on my tank and I’m around 300 up high where my acros are 150-200 mid ranges and 150 on the center bottom with 100 on the edges, so I’m not sure I need more par, but I’m insane so ya know. Lol.

 

[neonreef3d]

Tank is looking good. I appreciate the shout out!! logo looks clean on that rail!! very nice touch.

My friend @minus9 turned me on to the quanta LEDS, He got them for his new build he is currently working on, and so he is letting me use his old orphek LEDS till I get myself a set of quanta LEDS.

I Cant wait till I'm done assembling my 3030 frame. been busy filling in custom orders.

 

[polyppal]

So you are basically doing an ON/OFF control through your power bar? I believe reefbrites have a accessory cord that allows for the apex 0-10v control? I’ve been sniffing around bars lately….I just hit the par meter on my tank and I’m around 300 up high where my acros are 150-200 mid ranges and 150 on the center bottom with 100 on the edges, so I’m not sure I need more par, but I’m insane so ya know. Lol.

I run the two Meso bars on one outlet and the OG on another, so the OG pop comes on first, then the Mesos after an hour, and the same with the ramp down in evening.

You should reach out to Luca @ Quantareef, he was very responsive to emails for me.

 

[BanjoBandito]

I run the two Meso bars on one outlet and the OG on another, so the OG pop comes on first, then the Mesos after an hour, and the same with the ramp down in evening.

You should reach out to Luca @ Quantareef, he was very responsive to emails for me.

I will absolutely do that. You are not the first to rave about these bars.

 

[polyppal]

I will absolutely do that. You are not the first to rave about these bars.

Yeah haven’t seen anything negative yet!

 

[mlivvy]

Love mine. My only complaint is that you can't dim them. It overpowers any other light. I've been trying to find a 0-10v ballast that'll work with the bar with no luck.

 

[Steven Garland]

These lights do seem amazing. But the no dimming option is what would kill me.

 

[geckoejon]

Just put together a custom build for a new light on my 68g with 2 QuantaPro Meso Blues and an OG Pop, and thus far I am blown away by the lights. I did the custom Tslot 3030 design (custom 3d printed parts by @neon_reefer and 1000% recommended!)

Gotta say I am thrilled with these new light bars - they are noticeably more powerful than the OR3s or any of the competitors I've seen! Ive got them at 14" above the tank and might have to raise it a little more... For $140 ea., I think the value of these bars is unbeatable. Service and communication from Luca with Mahina Corals (maker of Quanta line) was awesome!

I like a old school very strong actinic blue color with mega pop, and was contemplating going back to XHOs when I couldn't achieve it with my Kessils. These though are superior in every way! More pop than a XHO actinic and much more power behind the bar. Ive been in the game for almost 20 years and have never seen an actinic pop/glow quite as strong as what the OG Pop produces! Using 2 Meso Blue (ATI Blue Plus color) 24s and a single OG Pop (Super Actinic) I got the intense blue I wanted without completely washing out the fish. For a lighter blue, you'd prob want to replace the OG Pop with something more full spectrum like their ReefCrest which emulates AB+ spectrum.

I haven't got a PAR meter on them yet, but the corals seem to love them as well. Will update down the road when I have some solid numbers to share!

Thus far HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

LED Light Bars for Coral Reef Aquariums | Quanta Lights

Quanta lights offers premium LED lighting solutions for aquariums. Our LED light bars are designed for coral reef aquariums and can also be used on saltwater and freshwater aquariums. Quanta lights offer value, innovation, and incredible spectrums that are simple to use and built to last.

www.quantareef.com

Any update on these bars? Par, corals happy, & would you recommend?

 

[BZOFIQ]

Still no dimming option available.

 

[Velcro]

I run a mess blue and some reef bites with my halides. The build quality and spectrum puts reefbrite to shame. It’s not even close. Visually the reefbrites have much more light blue than the mesh blue so they definitely bring out different colors but I’m sure the OG pop is very similar and I’m guessing the combination of meso blue and og pop looks amazing and it absolutely has more valuable spectrum.

After replacing diodes on my reefbrites and really getting to know them internally it’s ridiculous how expensive they are. Plus if they are attached to halides the LED lenses get burnt after just a few years. I will eventually replace all my reefbrites with OG pop to compliment the meso blues.

 

[thomas_neil]

I love my quanta pros. I currently have a mess blue and a reef crest as supplemental. Planning on getting more for my new build I’m planning.

 

[Steven Garland]

So for the Meso Blue,I'm assuming its a mixture of royals,regular blue and violets ?

 

[Midrats]

How bad is the color separation on the sand?

 

[Midrats]

I ask because I'm thinking about bolting a couple onto a Sunpower. It hangs at 12", could go higher if needed to stave off the disco.