Reef Breeders LED Reef Lighting & Equipment

28 Reef Breeders products — Meridian LED fixtures, Edge light bars, Reef Power wave pumps, ReefRhythm skimmers and ATO systems

Reef Breeders builds high-PAR LED reef lighting at prices that undercut the boutique brands without giving up spectrum or control. The Meridian line covers 24 to 45 inches with full app scheduling, and the Edge bar fixtures add supplemental blue and violet across the length of a tank — the combination most SPS keepers land on. Beyond lighting, the brand now covers Reef Power wave pumps, ReefRhythm protein skimmers, ATO systems and the Pico LED for nano builds.

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Reef Breeders products — Meridian LED fixtures, Edge light bars, Reef Power wave pumps, ReefRhythm skimmers and ATO systems

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Reef Breeders Lighting FAQs

What makes the Reef Breeders Meridian different from other LED reef lights?

The Reef Breeders Meridian combines high PAR output, a carefully balanced full-spectrum array, and intuitive WiFi control — all in a slim, low-profile fixture. It’s designed for reefers who want professional-level performance without complex setup or bulky hardware.

Is the Meridian suitable for SPS corals?

Yes. The Meridian offers strong PAR output and full control over the blue and violet spectrum channels that SPS corals thrive under. Mounted at the recommended height, it provides the depth and intensity needed for high-demand species.

Can I control the Meridian without a separate controller?

Absolutely. The Meridian features built-in WiFi and is controlled entirely through Reef Breeders’ mobile app. You can adjust spectrum, intensity, ramping, and scheduling directly from your phone or tablet — no extra controllers or modules required.

Are mounting arms or hanging kits included?

No, mounting arms and hanging kits are sold separately. This gives you the flexibility to choose the mounting solution that best fits your tank size and layout.

How high should I mount the Reef Breeders Meridian?

We recommend mounting the Meridian 8–10 inches above the water surface for the best blend of spread, penetration, and shimmer. For deeper tanks or wider aquascapes, you can raise or angle the fixture slightly to cover edge zones.

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Dive Deeper: Reef Breeders LED Reef Lighting

Reef Breeders occupies a specific spot in the market: LED reef aquarium lighting with the PAR output and spectral control of premium fixtures, at roughly half the cost per inch of coverage. That trade shows up in the app and the industrial design rather than in the light itself, which is why so many large SPS systems run Meridians.

Meridian LED Fixtures

The Meridian series covers 11, 24, 35 and 45 inch tanks with a full multi-channel array — cool white, warm white, royal blue, blue, violet, UV, red and green — under app scheduling with ramp, weather and acclimation modes. A single Meridian 45 covers a standard 48-inch display; two Meridian 24s or 35s give better shadow-free spread on wide or deep tanks.

Meridian Edge Light Bars

The Edge bars (12, 24, 35, 45 and 63 inch) are supplemental fixtures, not primary lighting. Running an Edge bar front and back of a Meridian is how you eliminate the shadowing that any point-source LED produces, and it substantially improves colour on the lower third of the rockwork. The Edge Bar bundles pair a Meridian with the matching bars at a lower combined price.

Sizing and Coverage

Tank	Primary	Supplemental
Nano / frag (up to 20")	Pico LED V2 or Meridian 11	—
36" display	Meridian 35	Edge 35
48" display	Meridian 45 or 2× Meridian 24	Edge 45
72" display	2× Meridian 35	Edge 63

PAR and Acclimation

Meridians run hot at full output. Start any new fixture at 25–35% and ramp over four to six weeks, and take PAR readings at coral height rather than trusting a percentage. For a mixed reef, 150–250 PAR at the sand and 300–450 at the top of the rockwork is a workable target; SPS-dominant tanks push higher.

Beyond Lighting

Reef Power RP-12.5, RP-25 and RP-45 wave pumps with controller integration. ReefRhythm protein skimmers covering nano through large reef loads. Reef Breeders ATO for automatic top-off. Meridian mounting hardware for rimless, rimmed and hanging installations.