Lumenmax or Lumenarc?

sharuq1 · #1 02-16-2008, 05:32 AM

TO change this topic slightly how do you feel about Lumenarc versus the new Lumenbright?

tank: 48x24x24
coral: mixed

Gools · #2 02-16-2008, 02:05 PM

It has a little different light dispersal because it is round. With yours being an open top you probably better sticking with the stealth pendent, as the light is directed down more, and won't light up your whole room as much. Plus will give you the nicer finished look. Mind you I have no personal experiense with these reflectors, so just my opinion.

sharuq1 · #3 02-16-2008, 03:55 PM

Thanks everyone for your opinions, it really has helped me. I went looking for more info on RC as well and there was a long discussion there.

I also found a couple of lumenbright minis (reflector) for sale used for a good price. I am going to have them shipped here in the next couple weeks. They look like really nice reflectors. I was going to go with the stealths but I think even if these don't look as nice, they will still do what I want.

Looks is not as much of a concern for me as performance and being able to keep the lights some distance from the water will help me get rid of heat. The dome shape should also help direct the light to the tank and not all over. We can always build a canopy or something at some point if we decide they are uber ugly.

Chin_Lee · #4 02-16-2008, 04:23 PM

have you considered these lumen brights? not that I use them personally but i've heard good things about them ; similar to the lumenarcs.
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...ATS&Category=2

sharuq1 · #5 02-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Yup the one on the bottom is what I am getting but I am getting the mini one not full size. Figured then if I wanted to add a t5/pc bar for my own personal like of the dawn/dusk effect, then I could have room to do that. I like the black encased pendant there on the top. However I decided to go slightly more economical and just went with the reflectors.