ReefBreeders Photon24 24" fixture review. (pics) - Page 2

cjr579 · 04/07/2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MBMtech

Yes, my new tank I'm setiing it is 150gal, 5ftx2ftx2ft (60"x24"x24").

I'm Also setting up a 150 (5x2x2). I ordered 2 photon24's and they will be here tuesday.

Ron Reefman · 04/07/2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigcefa

I have the standard layout. But if I do remember Ron you have the fixtures from before they changed the layout and diodes a bit. I ran mh in the past and used Phoenix 14k. I'm not against blue at all but it's not that it's just blue it's a washed out look, BUT maybe it's because it's a new tank with some what whitish rocks giving a weird reflection idk. I also have the value fixture over my coral qt tank ( no corals in yet) and although it's blue I like the look a little better for some reason , only difference in that fixture is it has no optics and has the 2 green diodes which I'm sure don't make a huge difference. I'm def sticking with these I just hope my sps look good under em

I did my own layout with EverGrow. But I'm still curious, what is the ratio of blue and white?

Bigcefa · 04/07/2013, 12:15 PM

Oh idk it's just the standard layout I'm not home right now but I do know there's 14 whites, 8 uv, 2 red, so I guess that leaves 31 blues? Not positive

dixiedog · 04/07/2013, 01:01 PM

I believe it's 7:3 blue/white.

http://reefbreeders.com/it2060.html

Meanmike · 04/07/2013, 03:39 PM

Still can't find a single video that doesn't have that horrible purplish blue look. I really want to like this light but so far I would rather pay double for the Ecotech or just stick with my original plan and go ATI T5s for the 500.

Anyone have any pics/videos?

MBMtech · 04/07/2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Meanmike

Still can't find a single video that doesn't have that horrible purplish blue look. I really want to like this light but so far I would rather pay double for the Ecotech or just stick with my original plan and go ATI T5s for the 500.

Anyone have any pics/videos?

Everytime I take a picture, they always show up WAY more purple than I'm seeing with my own naked eye. For some reason, pictures just arn't showing true-to-life eye perception.

raynist · 04/07/2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MBMtech

Everytime I take a picture, they always show up WAY more purple than I'm seeing with my own naked eye. For some reason, pictures just arn't showing true-to-life eye perception.

You need to balance your white levels in the camera (if it can be done) to get rid of that issue with your pictures.

LeslieP · 04/07/2013, 04:13 PM

I'm following along, I'm considering 2 Photon 24's for my 125. At least I can see some in person with another local club member

Bigcefa · 04/07/2013, 05:51 PM

Yea you can't judge the color based on pics and videoes it just won't pick up what it really looks like

04/07/2013, 12:15 PM	#28
Bigcefa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 843	Oh idk it's just the standard layout I'm not home right now but I do know there's 14 whites, 8 uv, 2 red, so I guess that leaves 31 blues? Not positive

04/07/2013, 01:01 PM	#29
dixiedog Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,626	I believe it's 7:3 blue/white. http://reefbreeders.com/it2060.html

04/07/2013, 03:39 PM	#30
Meanmike Moved On Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 473	Still can't find a single video that doesn't have that horrible purplish blue look. I really want to like this light but so far I would rather pay double for the Ecotech or just stick with my original plan and go ATI T5s for the 500. Anyone have any pics/videos?

04/07/2013, 04:13 PM	#33
LeslieP Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 1,544	I'm following along, I'm considering 2 Photon 24's for my 125. At least I can see some in person with another local club member

04/07/2013, 05:51 PM	#34
Bigcefa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 843	Yea you can't judge the color based on pics and videoes it just won't pick up what it really looks like