SE MH Reflector Recommendations (90 gal)

mchartier · May 18, 2010

I am switching from DE to SE to run Radiums, currently I have 2 250W Reef Optix III with a BlueWave 7 balast, so I just need to swap the reflectors and of course the bulbs.

The reflectors would be in a canopy to be built (would like to keep it under 24" tall), the tank is a standard 90 Gal 48"x18"x24".

I have been looking at the LumenMax Elites any one else have any recommendations.

Thanks
Matt

Paul_N · May 18, 2010

I would go with lumenmax elites

pitbullguy · May 18, 2010

Lumenmax elites are the best from all the research I did. An added bonus is sunlight supply is a great company that makes quality stuff right here is the usa!

mchartier · May 18, 2010

thanks for the input

MikeB · May 18, 2010

Paul_PSU said:
I would go with lumenmax elites

+1

mchartier · May 21, 2010

Are you guys recommending these because of the canopy height? The only thing is that I have heard is that these can produce a spotlight if not high enough.

fizhfly · May 21, 2010

luminbrights are a better choice imo and i own both and use both !!

mchartier · May 21, 2010

fizhfly said:
luminbrights are a better choice imo and i own both and use both !!

Do you have them in a canopy? Which lumenbrights do you have? Why do you think they are a better choice?

Paul_N · May 21, 2010

The lumenmax elites will give you more spread and the lumenbrites are the ones that give more of a concentrated beam.

Here is a great article on the most popular reflectors.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/review

mchartier · May 21, 2010

Paul thanks. I just remember someone saying that the elites would need to be at 16" to get a 24"x24" spread, granted I don't need 24"x24" but it would be nice if I do upgrade in the future.