sb reef lights

Jdurm55 · Feb 27, 2017

im looking to get the 16" elite model. has anyone every used this one and have any reviews. it will be going on my 20 gallon long.
https://sbreeflights.com/sbox-reef-lights/3-sbox-elite-16-ramping.html

cwalton00 · Feb 27, 2017

I currently use the 16 inch basic over my tank. Everything has been growing fine over it. I have it connected to my reefkeeper and keep the blues at 25 and whites at 10 currently.

Jdurm55 · Feb 27, 2017

cwalton00 said:
I currently use the 16 inch basic over my tank. Everything has been growing fine over it. I have it connected to my reefkeeper and keep the blues at 25 and whites at 10 currently.

ive seen great reviews with these lights. i like having a timer and the ramping is a pretty cool feature

Smoker · Feb 28, 2017

I don't know if the 16" will cover the entire 20L tank. Somewhere on this forum I read a post, I believe by the owner, saying you would have 2 or 3 inches darker at each end and top? He said to get the 32" is what I recall.

I have the 16" basic over my 20L and I have 4" at each end and the back is dark too. It is only 6-1/2" above the water though. And something seems wrong with it, not bright enough as my corals wouldn't open and it looks funny. I sent an email on Friday and waiting on a response.

Jdurm55 · Feb 28, 2017

yea i was wandering about it being too close to the water. ive just heard great things about the lights. idk what else to go with. maybe some ai primes.

reeferfoxx · Feb 28, 2017

What are you planning on growing?

Jdurm55 · Feb 28, 2017

softies. mainly. nevery really got into acros and stuff like that. acans,zoas, frogsapwn,etc

reeferfoxx · Feb 28, 2017

For the price, I would try this unit...http://www.ebay.com/itm/WIFI-Royal-...037408?hash=item2353ef2720:g:H0gAAOSwLnBX4KEX

Jdurm55 · Feb 28, 2017

That does look nice. I'm gonna keep looking around. I got about 2 weeks before Im gonna order something

Mr.Rocc · Feb 28, 2017

I own the Wifi version on my 40g. I had a kessil 360 which was good and all but you cant beat these lights for the price. If your wondering how well they grow. Hex Of Fish on youtube has 2 or 3 I cant remember on his 120g. They work great!

USMC4Life · Feb 28, 2017

I had the 32" wifi version and loved it.

happyhourhero · Feb 28, 2017

I have used my SB reef lights for over a year and could not be happier. I just have 2 of the basics over my 65. Great lights for the price.

wherenext · Mar 6, 2017

I am thinking of getting these light for my standard 29 gallon. Looking to order at the end of the week. I am just wondering how it will do with covering the tank. I don't want any real dark spots, so trying to decide between the basic 16 or basic 30.

Mr.Rocc · Mar 6, 2017

I have a 40 cube and it covers everything. Now of course some rockwork creates shadows but my 16 works great for me!

wherenext · Mar 6, 2017

Tail2112 said:
I have a 40 cube and it covers everything. Now of course some rockwork creates shadows but my 16 works grleat for me!

not do worried about rocks creating shadows, more of the sides not being lit up. What are the dimensions on your 40 cube? And is that using the tank mounts?

Mr.Rocc · Mar 6, 2017

I believe its like 24"x 22" im not 100 percent correct its the Nuvo linked in my sig. And yes thats using the tank mounts at the highest point 14"

saltyfilmfolks · Mar 6, 2017

wherenext said:
I am thinking of getting these light for my standard 29 gallon. Looking to order at the end of the week. I am just wondering how it will do with covering the tank. I don't want any real dark spots, so trying to decide between the basic 16 or basic 30.

do the Longer size, you'll be happier.

wherenext · Mar 6, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
do the Longer size, you'll be happier.

I figure it would have better coverage, but man that will be overkill for my tank.

Holy_makerel · Mar 6, 2017

16" wifi. couldn't be happier with the price or results. Been on the tank since August 2016. Don't mind the algae, just added some new rock about a month ago and its going through some uglies.