Lumenarc mini vs. Coralvue L3 mini

[wsurf4me]

I was looking into purchasing PGS Lumenarc mini's when I stumbled across the Coralvue L3 mini's. According to Premium Aquatics the Coralvue is exactly the same as the Lumenarc and it's $95 vs. $125. The only difference I could find online is PGS says they add a double clear coat for scratch resistence. I have read and heard nothing but good things about the PGS version, just wondering how the Coralvue compared.

Anyone have the Coralvues, how is the quality?

[raynist]

I have the PGS version. I paid $110 i think for it. I wish I would have just bought the coralvue as there appears to be no difference and I used a thin glass shield on it anyways.

--Ray

[JPA]

I've seen both side by side and could not tell the difference. If I had to guess I would say that Coralvue is just marketting the LIIIs under their name.

Joe

[wsurf4me]

Thanks, the only place I've found the Coralvues is Premium Aquatics, anyone know of other places?

[sabodish]

i believe reef exotics sells them as well...ill be buying mine from PA as i have been a loyal customer there for years.

[Typhon]

Ray.. where did you get the glass shield for your Lumenarc?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9222424#post9222424 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raynist
I have the PGS version. I paid $110 i think for it. I wish I would have just bought the coralvue as there appears to be no difference and I used a thin glass shield on it anyways.

--Ray

[raynist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9233456#post9233456 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Typhon
Ray.. where did you get the glass shield for your Lumenarc?

I just went to my local Ace Hardware and had them cut me 2 pieces of regular glass.