This is what 200 watts of LED actinic light looks like

Posted on January 4th, 2010 by 24

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A couple weeks ago I was part of an installation of 8 actinic LED striplights over the famous 1200 gallon reef tank in Evergreen Colorado. The reason these lamps had to be “installed” is because the only fixture to which we could attach the lights is a legion of Aquaspacelights but with the included brackets the Reefbrite strips were very easy to attach. Although we already wrote up a post on our first impression of these lamps over a different 3 feet deep reef, after installing 24 feet of these on a super slammin reef tank, I was blown away yet again. The color that popped out at the viewers of this reef when the Reefbrite actinic LED striplights were fired was simply amazing. The Reefbrite actinic LEDs are a whole lot more purple in color than you would expect from the more typical chilly-blue LED colors out there. Needless to say, the corals have colored up even further and with the recent dramatic price cut on these actinic LED striplights, we wonder if Reefbrite will be able to meet the demand once reefers start migrating from their old T5 or VHO fluorescent lighting to these new fixtures. Huge thanks to Guinevere Burnard for taking these pictures, many more of which can be viewed after the break.

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  • Mike

    Hard to see from the photos but how does the fluorescence of the corals compare to “real” actinic bulbs? Pictures make things look a bit more blue than actinic (which I’ve always correlated to purple in color).

    Also the big test is how does it affect coral color when the main lights are on?

  • Mike

    Hard to see from the photos but how does the fluorescence of the corals compare to “real” actinic bulbs? Pictures make things look a bit more blue than actinic (which I’ve always correlated to purple in color).

    Also the big test is how does it affect coral color when the main lights are on?

  • http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

    MIke, see this picture and this post for comparison of how noticeable the LEDs are even with the main lights on.

  • http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

    MIke, see this picture and this post for comparison of how noticeable the LEDs are even with the main lights on.

  • http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

    MIke, see this picture and this post for comparison of how noticeable the LEDs are even with the main lights on.

  • http://reefbuilders.com Guin

    Just want to say I took those pictures, with my new fancy camera. And yeah it was that blue. After multiple exposure settings (f spots and iso’s) that’s about exact to what we were seeing.

  • http://reefbuilders.com Guin

    Just want to say I took those pictures, with my new fancy camera. And yeah it was that blue. After multiple exposure settings (f spots and iso’s) that’s about exact to what we were seeing.

  • http://reefbuilders.com Guin

    Just want to say I took those pictures, with my new fancy camera. And yeah it was that blue. After multiple exposure settings (f spots and iso’s) that’s about exact to what we were seeing.

  • http://reefbuilders.com Guin

    Just want to say I took those pictures, with my new fancy camera. And yeah it was that blue. After multiple exposure settings (f spots and iso’s) that’s about exact to what we were seeing.

  • Joel

    Where did you find these strips? I’m unable to find Reefbrite LED strips on the web so far.

  • Joel

    Where did you find these strips? I’m unable to find Reefbrite LED strips on the web so far.

  • http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

    Joel take a look on Premium Aquatics. I know they have these up for preorder at least.

  • http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

    Joel take a look on Premium Aquatics. I know they have these up for preorder at least.

  • Joel

    I did see them for pre-order, but without any pics or stats, I’m hard-pressed to buy any. Speaking of, I’m actually in Colorado myself, in the northern suburbs. My brother and I are looking for great LED’s. Where were these purchased? We’re definitely willing to drive to south denver if it means a quality setup for his 125g and 100g, as well as my new 55g.

  • Joel

    I did see them for pre-order, but without any pics or stats, I’m hard-pressed to buy any. Speaking of, I’m actually in Colorado myself, in the northern suburbs. My brother and I are looking for great LED’s. Where were these purchased? We’re definitely willing to drive to south denver if it means a quality setup for his 125g and 100g, as well as my new 55g.

  • Joel

    I did see them for pre-order, but without any pics or stats, I’m hard-pressed to buy any. Speaking of, I’m actually in Colorado myself, in the northern suburbs. My brother and I are looking for great LED’s. Where were these purchased? We’re definitely willing to drive to south denver if it means a quality setup for his 125g and 100g, as well as my new 55g.

  • Jim

    Jake,

    Sweet lights !

    So what do you think about the following for my 450 dt:

    (5) lumenbrite mini (wide) reflectors (3 in front and 2 in back where it tails back to a little under 5′). What are your thoughts on light rails ?

    (5) coralvue 400 watt dimmable ballast

    (5) 400 watt se 10k reeflux bulbs

    (4)reefbrites (two 3′ lengthwise in the front and one 3′ & one 2′ lengthwise towards the middle/back)

  • Jim

    Jake,

    Sweet lights !

    So what do you think about the following for my 450 dt:

    (5) lumenbrite mini (wide) reflectors (3 in front and 2 in back where it tails back to a little under 5′). What are your thoughts on light rails ?

    (5) coralvue 400 watt dimmable ballast

    (5) 400 watt se 10k reeflux bulbs

    (4)reefbrites (two 3′ lengthwise in the front and one 3′ & one 2′ lengthwise towards the middle/back)

  • Kyle

    just got my 48inch strip… best purchase ive made in regards to lighting

  • Kyle

    just got my 48inch strip… best purchase ive made in regards to lighting

  • Kyle

    just got my 48inch strip… best purchase ive made in regards to lighting

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