ReefBrite xho Q's

[Mr.Fishtank]

Want to purchase the xho but have no idea what led's or nm they use. I have seen a few videos with some that have uv/violet led's mixed in. I quess my question is does the xho come with the uv/violet or not? Or is that a special order item?

[Ou8me2]

They come in 3 different kinds and basically, each strip is in a certain spec.

Natural Daylight, 50/50, Actinic Blue.

So you could do Natural Daylight with Actinic Blue or 50/50, Actinic Blue etc.

http://www.reefbrite.com/product/xho/

[Mr.Fishtank]

Thanks for the reply. I do understand that they sell 3 different fixtures. The normal tech, xho and a newer on called lumi lite. I run a ATI sunpower over my reef and wanted to add a blue/uv led bar to get that extra pop. The thing that I am trying to figure out is if the xho comes with uv/violet leds. I know that the tech does not. And I have seen some xho's with and without the uv/violet leds and just don't know if that was a change they made to the fixtue or if some of these folks have had it custom built with the added uv.

Just really don't want to drop $350 on the light. Then find out that there wasn't a uv spectrum. Check this vid out and you can see that some of their bars have uv and some don't. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd6AlbBDIWU

[kc350twin]

Have you contacted ReefBrite? I believe the have two different wavelengths of blue. Joy told me that the Techs and XHO's have the same colors. I can't find my old emails but I think it was 450 and 465nm. Sometimes the difference can be seen and sometimes not. I have had the most luck seeing it from photographs.


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[Ou8me2]

I know the Lumibrites are basically a strip light. So you would need to combine different ones to attain the proper lighting you think you need.

The actinic blue is just that and only that type of light will be no whites. I would contact reefbrite and ask.

http://www.reefbrite.com/product/lumi-lite-led-strip/

[kc350twin]

Here is the most noticeable pic I have ever seen by Rehype.

These are 24" XHO's to my knowledge

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/d1d3e6e00f9f48d22d016032920ac4ce.jpg


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[Mr.Fishtank]

Thanks for the pic. As you can see there are two different leds used. It would be nice if their website had information about what nm leds they are using in what fixture. Then we wouldn't have to start asking around to see if someone else know's. I am currently using a current usa pro lumen stip. It has 454nm leds. Which look like the lighter blue one's in the pic above. Just doesn't give off the same fluorescence as a lower nm does and that is why I am looking for a strip that has something close to a true uv spectrum.

I emailed Reefbrite. So we will see. Thanks.

[kc350twin]

Have you looked into 21led or SB Reeflight strips?
Way more info on them.


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[Ou8me2]

Thanks for the pic. As you can see there are two different leds used. It would be nice if their website had information about what nm leds they are using in what fixture. Then we wouldn't have to start asking around to see if someone else know's. I am currently using a current usa pro lumen stip. It has 454nm leds. Which look like the lighter blue one's in the pic above. Just doesn't give off the same fluorescence as a lower nm does and that is why I am looking for a strip that has something close to a true uv spectrum.

I emailed Reefbrite. So we will see. Thanks.

Hmm, they look the same to me. I'm gonna say those are the actinic's on the outside. The bulbs in the middle are T5's basically a hybrid light they made. I will agree though on more info would be nice about spectrums and such for sure.

[ReefCowboy]

Reefbrite also now has a "violet" led. I saw it at Reefapalooza and it looked like an actinic T5 bulb, with appearance of lower par(not visible to eye)

[4Hummer]

Love my 21ledusa Reef Bars. They really added that Blue POP to my T5H0, and a lot less expensive then the Reefbrites.

The Controller, with Ramp up and Ramp Down plus 100 other features was a real nice touch.

Have Pics and review here:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2457026

[Mr.Fishtank]

Love my 21ledusa Reef Bars. They really added that Blue POP to my T5H0, and a lot less expensive then the Reefbrites.

The Controller, with Ramp up and Ramp Down plus 100 other features was a real nice touch.

Have Pics and review here:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2457026

I looked at their website a few time over the last couple weeks. They aren't showing the 44 inch ultra actinic which is the size I need. But nice write up on them, they look well built.

[kc350twin]

Yeah it is weird they don't have that length in Ultra Actinic.
Any word from Reefbrite?


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[JohnnyHildo]

i'm curious about all of this too. thinking of pulling the trigger on a 48" xho for my 8x54w sunpower dimmable.

[Mr.Fishtank]

No word yet from reefbrite. I did contact world wide corals and asked them. They told me that they didn't have uv in any of their xho's but that they think the xho's come with two wavelengths of blue leds. Didn't know exactly what nm but thought they were 460 and one around 440 nm. I'm thinking that I will still get one and hope that it has the spectrum I am looking for. If not it is still a nice light and why a lot of people use them. If I hear back from reefbrite I will let you all know.

[4Hummer]

I looked at their website a few time over the last couple weeks. They aren't showing the 44 inch ultra actinic which is the size I need. But nice write up on them, they look well built.

I'd call Billy at 21LED He's super helpful and friendly

[Mr.Fishtank]

Thanks 4Hummer

[kc350twin]

Any answer from ReefBrite?


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[Mr.Fishtank]

Talked to them this afternoon. They told me I was seeing a glare from the leds that made them look like they were violet/uv. That they only use blue diodes but would not tell me what wavelength they are. Super secret! I know there are a lot of people that swear by them so I'm thinking of pulling the trigger.

[Mr.Fishtank]

Update. I did order the reefbrite xho. Just got it installed and to be honest, I am very disappointed in the color. I was using the true lumen pro 453nm actinic stirp and I can not tell the difference between the two. I also don't see two different leds in this fixture like the previously posted pic shows. I was really wanting it to be a deeper blue then what it is. Oh well at least the corals are getting a little more par.

[Mr.Fishtank]

Well here is a really good pic showing it with violet leds.
https://************.com/files/2011/03/reebrite-halide-led-lybrid.jpg

[Mr.Fishtank]

Well that didn't work. Lets try this one.
https://************.com/2011/03/16/reefbrite-halide-hybrid/

[Mr.Fishtank]

Just google this ReefBrite Halide Hybrid lighting getting dual color XHO LED supplement

[kc350twin]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170216/e7f468a7aabab1c47f3007d90aae7124.jpg

The article states blue and royal blue LEDs not violet.


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[kc350twin]

Found this as well.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170216/348310645788e276a940143081ce2a2a.jpg


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[Mr.Fishtank]

Thanks for the pic mine would not let me post. What I trying to figure out is you can clearly see two different leds in the fixture above but mine is only one color. I will try to post a pic of the strip that I received. I also noticed that the leds in my fixture are not clustered like the others I have seen online. New design with different chips?

[Mr.Fishtank]

Now I look like an idiot! Took some pic's and every time I did, it was picking up a blue and violet. I guess that I just can't tell the difference between the two leds with my eyes. Even with that said, I was still hoping for a deeper blue look. Thanks for all your comments.

[kc350twin]

No you don't look like a idiot. The difference between Blue a RB is very minimal. I can only see it when I'm looking at the reflection or a pic. As for the clusters I don't believe the XHO's have a cluster of LED's only the Techs have a group of 6 LEDs.

[4Hummer]

Should have gone with the 21LED ReefBar ACTINIC BLUE

He list's the Light spectrum as 453NM so you know its Super blue and no hint of purple/pink

[Mr.Fishtank]

The strip I was using was 453nm and I didn't care for it.

[rehype]

Here is the most noticeable pic I have ever seen by Rehype.

These are 24" XHO's to my knowledge

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/d1d3e6e00f9f48d22d016032920ac4ce.jpg


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Thanks for posting kc I was about to post and realized you beat me to it lol. I was always curious as to what nm the two leds they use were. They have a unique look to them when compared to other blue/royal blue led strips ive seen.

[kc350twin]

Rehype, I still remember that post from the day I saw it. It took me a long time to dig it up. Lol. Great pic.
I agree that there is just something about ReefBrites and how they look. I cannot speak for the other LED strips but they all have more wattage for sure.


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[kc350twin]

Saw this video and Tullio comments about the secret spectrum while talking to Mark.


https://youtu.be/kyIbJff2bLY


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[Ron Reefman]

Secret spectrum... what a load of BS! If a led fixture seller can't or won't tell me the spectrum of their bulb, that's bad enough. To claim it's a secret is just a stupid marketing ploy, IMHO.

I need a couple of fixtures and I'll buy from 21ledusa because they are open and honest about what leds they use.

[gypsy1203]

Here is the most noticeable pic I have ever seen by Rehype.

These are 24" XHO's to my knowledge

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/d1d3e6e00f9f48d22d016032920ac4ce.jpg


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What bulbs are you running on your ati fixture? And what's the order you have them from front to rear? Do you have a pic of your tank with the lights on? I just ordered the ati 8x54W fixture and not sure how to place the bulbs in what order and what bulbs to get.

On a side note, I'm also looking into buying the reefbrite 48" Blue only XHO fixture. Anyone have any pics to post up of how their tanks look with it on?!

[kc350twin]

Well I have very mixed feeling on the subject.
First off google Tullio Dell Aquila and you'll see the type of gentlemen you are dealing with. I was ripped off by him and his former lighting company. As for the RB's there is just something about them that looks great. I have recently used the 21LED Ultra Actinics with the reds blocked off. The just did not look as good as the RB's.


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