Best light bar to pair with Reefi Uno Pro 2.0s?

[aaron186]

I’m running 3x Reefi Uno Pro 2.0 on my 4 foot tank at about 12 inches from water line with 90 deg reflectors. The tank is without a canopy and in my living room so light spillage is one of my main concerns and the primary reason I choose Reefi. I’m noticing some shadowing on the sides of my tank. I was considering adding a light bar to the mix. Is there any light bar with similar narrow angle/low light spillage like Reefi? I could always add a 4th Reefi to the mix but it seems kinda crazy to have 1 light per foot of tank

 

[ti_lavender]

Following. I’ve got 3 on a 4 foot tank. The second 2 are offset from the center to reduce shadowing. But I’m about to upgrade to a 5’ x 30 inch tank so I was considering the AI blades? They’re so expensive though. Curious what others have done.

 

[Manose]

Now I feel lost on this as Daniel had me do 2 on my 48in but I have 4x36in t5's

 

[aaron186]

Now I feel lost on this as Daniel had me do 2 on my 48in but I have 4x36in t5's

My tank is mostly SPS if that helps

 

[Manose]

My tank is mostly SPS if that helps

Mine will have some sps but only on top and a clam on the sand bed also I see a lot of people going with the Quanta pro bars https://www.quantareef.com/quanta-pro

By the the way Daniel did tell me to use the 120deg reflector

 

[Vested]

Quanta

 

[aaron186]

Quanta

Are they wide angles though? I want something that won’t spill a ton of light into the living room

 

[Vested]

Are they wide angles though? I want something that won’t spill a ton of light into the living room

I believe they are 90 degrees, with the mount you can also angle them in towards the tank slightly to avoid spill. They really are solid lights, he is releasing a new version in a few months though if you are ok waiting I would.

 

[aaron186]

I believe they are 90 degrees, with the mount you can also angle them in towards the tank slightly to avoid spill. They really are solid lights, he is releasing a new version in a few months though if you are ok waiting I would.

Awesome thank you bro

 

[Oldreefer44]

Both Quanta and Orphek have mounts that allow you to aim the bars. I have had both on the same mostly sps tank and found the Orpheks to be more effective at bringing out the colors in my corals.. The new OR 4 also is dimmable and has a moonlight program that allows you to follow the actual lunar schedule.

 

[minus9]

Quanta Pro all the way, but the updated version (The Helix) will be released shortly. I wouldn’t waste my money on anything else.

 

[ingchr1]

I would recommend Quanta Pro as well. I have no issues with light spill, do not notice any color separation and they provide a bit of shimmer. I have Meso Blues paired with T5's.

 

[bcarl77]

Another vote for Quanta Pros (would wait for Helix). I love the Meso blues.

 

[aaron186]

Another vote for Quanta Pros (would wait for Helix). I love the Meso blues.

Is there any info on the helix? I tried to search and couldn’t find much. I have time to wait

 

[Vested]

Is there any info on the helix? I tried to search and couldn’t find much. I have time to wait

Has been releasing info on his instagram recently, big drop last night looks good! https://www.instagram.com/quanta_lights/

 

[jhadaway]

Quanta Pro all the way, but the updated version (The Helix) will be released shortly. I wouldn’t waste my money on anything else.

Some here. I've had Orphek and now have Quanta. I had lots of quality issues with the Orphek. Quanta bars so far so good and solid service from them.

 

[jhadaway]

I saw a size/ price list for the new quanta bars a few weeks back. Does anyone have it?

 

[ReeferZ1227]

Now I feel lost on this as Daniel had me do 2 on my 48in but I have 4x36in t5's

You can always add a third. Youre still ahead as whatever other lights you would have bought, would have cost more than adding a third later. Keep in mind you have several months in front of you before a 3rd light would even be in the equation, and a long while before shading becomes a factor. Worst case you have a hotspot.

I have mine paired with an old reefbrite but would go quanta present day. I also have 2 xr30s acting as a lightbar straddling the braces on my 125. All of these lights pair well together, no one light, especially supplementary, will overpower the primary output of the reefi.