Lumenmax 2 Vs Lumenmax Elite

[banditpowdercoat]

As much as I HATE to do it. I think I am breaking down and buying a reflector. No canopy, so looks are important as well as the amount of light spillover. Also, I am kinda limeted with availible height over the tank. I was looking at these 2 reflectors as they are around 5" tall. Presently, using a U bent piece of Alum, about 5" tall, 6" above the water with a 175W 14K. Started with a Verticle mounted "Lamp shade" like pendant, with just a white painted inside. The U bend alum gives WAY more Shimmer. and I'm falling in love with that.

Question I have, Both reflectors are same price at JL. $169 Quick delivery is a must. Not willing to wait to order from USA. I go back to camp in just over 2 weeks. But, the Elite uses a hammertone reflector, where the 2 uses a smooth. WHat would the output effects be?

OR, does anyone know of a reflector that would better suit my needs? Where would I get it from?


Thx in advance

[bigblack]

actually both reflectors now use the hammertone (which is really not a hammertone), all lm2 come with the new material, supposedly better for hotspots.

[banditpowdercoat]

Ahh OK Thx. I think I may try the Elite then. It just looks neater, with the black corner pieces and such. The reflector will be visible.

Just got to get over the price.........

[Tom R]

Just got to get over the price.........

Yes this hobby is not for the faint of heart.

On boxing day I thought of redoing my Frag System.

Big Al's had 75G tanks on sale for just $98.

My thinking was I had everything else I would need to complete the project.

Wrong

I then needed to build a simple stand $17

I then thought that new sand was in order (I bought Bulk to save) $78

I am now fighting Algea and have decided that the PC lighting system is just not cutting it. New T5 setup $450.

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