Supplemental LED Lighting with my 48" ATI Dimmable Sunpower

Mrlttran · Oct 25, 2017

Hello all. Seeking some advice here. I have a 48"x24"x30"tall mixed reef tank and looking to add some led pop. If currently have the 8 bulb fixture and I am getting some decent SPS growth but want that pop and shimmer.

Was looking at the Reef Brite XHO but seems a bit pricey. Any thoughts on the Reef Breeders Lumen Bar? Seems to have about a dozen less LEDs but they are higher wattage.

Thanks!

Ocelaris · Oct 28, 2017

I've been looking at the same thing. I wouldn't worry about the xho, as it's not really putting out par of significance compared to your 8 bulb fixture. I would go for the lower one for pop. This is of course without seeing either. I just wanted to point out basically that you're getting some point source of lighting.

saltyfilmfolks · Oct 28, 2017

Reefbreeders are good and SBreeflight has some to look at too. Any will work. Get the dimmer.

The xho puts out about 5 600 par at 12 in. So it does pack a wallop.

ReeferMadness80G · Oct 28, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
Reefbreeders are good and SBreeflight has some to look at too. Any will work. Get the dimmer.

The xho puts out about 5 600 par at 12 in. So it does pack a wallop.

^^^what they said!

What exactly is a wallop anyways, and how do you pack one? Does it need to be folded?..guess that probably depends on the size of said wallop. : P