Reefbrite XHO and AI blade experiences

[Mike A]

Looking for experiences with Reefbrite XHO / AI Blades for those who used them in an enclosed canopy for supplemental lighting.

Have MH for main lighting, so don’t need added par, looking for better color for acropora.

Look forward to your experiences /opinions.

Would ask about Quanta bars as well, but can’t use them in a canopy, as it will void the warranty.

 

[dz6t]

For AI blade, you need a fan in the canopy. It is burning hot if you run it at close to full power. The XHO, it is ok, not that hot but nowhere near as powerful as AI blade at similar length. I guess physics is physics.

 

[mlivvy]

My last tank had a canopy and I ventilated it with this- https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AIRPLATE-Thermostat-Cabinets/dp/B00QFWWZQO

worked very well.

I've had every single led bar. Quanta beats them all.