****Sfiligoi's New Infinity DSE****

Aquatics Elite · 01/09/2010, 12:59 PM

We are proud to announce another model to the already impressive Sfiligoi Infinity series, the Infinity DSE. Joining the recently unveiled DDE, Infinity DSE incorporates a twin lamp and reflector design which allows for significantly increased PAR ratings at a minimal power consumption. Testing of PAR measures on a 2x250w DDE/DSE returned results of almost double the PAR than that of a single 1x400w pendant. This huge gains were achieved while only using 100w more power. With power consumption in mind, Sfiligoi has also released a 150w version of the DDE model. Test results indicated similar output to that of the 1x400w while using 100w less power to do so. See below PAR Measures.

Pricing on the new DSE pendants is:

24" - 2x250w SE 4x24w T5 4 Led Moon's - $1150
48" - 4x250w SE 4x54w T5 6 Led Moon's - $2095
72" - 6x250w SE 8x39w T5 8 Led Moon's - $3250

The DSE has been added to my web store and the first two production 2x250w DSE's are soon to be arriving and will be set up on my own personal tank. Will post some pics once they arrive.

Images of the new DSE:

PAR Measures:

Aquatics Elite · 01/29/2010, 08:44 PM

I am excited to have received the first two production Infinity DSE pendants. Each are 2x250w SE with 4x24w T5's. They will both be powered by a 250w ACLS master unit and a 250w Ice Cap. I will also be trying out Sfiligoi's new HQI lamps, four 14K lamps, and will share these results. Hoping to get these up over the tank this weekend.

soccerbag · 01/29/2010, 09:58 PM

They are beautiful Tim!! Sfiligoi really makes some nice looking fixtures (to go along with the functionality). Looking forward to seeing these over your tank. Def pist some pics for us!

Craig

amore169 · 01/30/2010, 12:43 AM

Awesome looking fixture!!

Spinny · 02/13/2010, 06:22 AM

Tim,

Are the fixtures being used? If so what do you think?

Aquatics Elite · 02/15/2010, 01:36 PM

I have managed to get the lights up and running over my tank and am really impressed with their performance. For the past week I had been running the halides on ACLS at 75% intensity to prevent shocking the corals and today I have upped them to 90%. The bulbs are the new Sfiligoi 250w 14k's and appear to be brighter than the Phoenix's I had been running. Here are a few shots:

frank40 · 02/17/2010, 08:22 PM

very nice lights. with the new lights, what is the coverage area for a 24" pendant?

Aquatics Elite · 02/18/2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank40

very nice lights. with the new lights, what is the coverage area for a 24" pendant?

A 24" pendant will effectively illuminate an area of 42"L x 36"W.

frank40 · 02/18/2010, 02:24 PM

so 2 pendants will light my 82l"x30"wx27"h without any issues?

Aquatics Elite · 02/18/2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank40

so 2 pendants will light my 82l"x30"wx27"h without any issues?

I would probably recommend a 6 ft fixture for your tank. A 24" fixture will illuminate a 42"x36" tank but you must realize corals are always placed inward from the glass a couple inches. With you an 82" tank I would expect you intend to keep corals throughout, especially the middle. It is at this point of the tank that you will be experiencing the outer reach of the light coverage from each pendant and it will most likely not be enough especially if there is SPS present. In certain situations you may get away with it but if your intention is to keep SPS throughout the length of the tank I would definitely recommend a 72" XR6 or DSE in order to give you more uniform light throughout.

frank40 · 02/18/2010, 03:51 PM

thx for the info

reefusaca · 02/21/2010, 09:55 PM

Nice fixture!

moondoggy4 · 02/25/2010, 05:23 PM

Thanx for the pictures I have not seen these fixtures in person. It makes making the decision easier of course if you can touch one in person

travismcgee · 03/29/2010, 04:21 PM

i am getting/setting up a 72x36x25 tank. a big issue i have is i only have 14" to 14 1/2" from top of tank to ceiling. tank and lights will be in garage, but duct work will give me no room for any additional room. i would appreciate your thoughts on whether this is feasible and coverage for tanks..thanks

Aquatics Elite · 03/29/2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travismcgee

i am getting/setting up a 72x36x25 tank. a big issue i have is i only have 14" to 14 1/2" from top of tank to ceiling. tank and lights will be in garage, but duct work will give me no room for any additional room. i would appreciate your thoughts on whether this is feasible and coverage for tanks..thanks

Coverage wise, the DDE/DSE will provide exceptional illumination of your tank. As for your height limitations, that is hard for me to determine for you. I can tell you that the light itself is 7" high and the hanging peg screwed to the top of the fixture adds an additional 1.5" to the height.

travismcgee · 03/30/2010, 12:32 PM

that would leave me about 6" above the tank, 7 or so above the water. would that be too close and would it still leave me good coverage? thanks

Aquatics Elite · 03/30/2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travismcgee

that would leave me about 6" above the tank, 7 or so above the water. would that be too close and would it still leave me good coverage? thanks

You are fine for coverage and there is no harm being that close to the water surface. Your only issue appears to be the tight spacing you have to work with above your tank.

urbaneks · 01/12/2011, 06:58 PM

Could I get away with a 24 inch fixture on a 48x24x14

Aquatics Elite · 01/13/2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbaneks

Could I get away with a 24 inch fixture on a 48x24x14

It wouldn't be the ideal scenario for lighting your tank as a 48" XR6 would be best suited but for what its worth, the 24" fixture provided me enough spread on my 42" width tank as seen above in the images from this thread.

mlg4738 · 01/28/2011, 12:45 PM

Tim
I am getting a 36"X36"X27" tank. Going to raise a mixed reef. I really like the compact design of the infinity and it is currently my top choice for lighting.

My question is three-fold.
Would the 150 Watt model be enought to penetrate the 27" depth, if I kept the sps towards the top?
Is there a marked difference in power consumption (cost in running the 250 watts over 150s)
Is there an aesthetic difference between the 250s and 150s (ie with the 150s will the corners of the tank seem dark?)

01/09/2010, 12:59 PM	#1
Aquatics Elite Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 264	**Sfiligoi's New Infinity DSE** We are proud to announce another model to the already impressive Sfiligoi Infinity series, the Infinity DSE. Joining the recently unveiled DDE, Infinity DSE incorporates a twin lamp and reflector design which allows for significantly increased PAR ratings at a minimal power consumption. Testing of PAR measures on a 2x250w DDE/DSE returned results of almost double the PAR than that of a single 1x400w pendant. This huge gains were achieved while only using 100w more power. With power consumption in mind, Sfiligoi has also released a 150w version of the DDE model. Test results indicated similar output to that of the 1x400w while using 100w less power to do so. See below PAR Measures. Pricing on the new DSE pendants is: 24" - 2x250w SE 4x24w T5 4 Led Moon's - $1150 48" - 4x250w SE 4x54w T5 6 Led Moon's - $2095 72" - 6x250w SE 8x39w T5 8 Led Moon's - $3250 The DSE has been added to my web store and the first two production 2x250w DSE's are soon to be arriving and will be set up on my own personal tank. Will post some pics once they arrive. Images of the new DSE: PAR Measures: Last edited by Aquatics Elite; 01/09/2010 at 01:07 PM.

01/29/2010, 08:44 PM	#2
Aquatics Elite Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 264	New DSE Arrival I am excited to have received the first two production Infinity DSE pendants. Each are 2x250w SE with 4x24w T5's. They will both be powered by a 250w ACLS master unit and a 250w Ice Cap. I will also be trying out Sfiligoi's new HQI lamps, four 14K lamps, and will share these results. Hoping to get these up over the tank this weekend.

01/29/2010, 09:58 PM	#3
soccerbag Chalices did this to me.. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 992	They are beautiful Tim!! Sfiligoi really makes some nice looking fixtures (to go along with the functionality). Looking forward to seeing these over your tank. Def pist some pics for us! Craig __________________ Craig Royal Exclusiv Skimmer Club The Undisputed, Heavyweight Champion of "Can't leave well-enough alone" Please check out my Reef Website! Current Tank Info: 246g Display, 39g Frag Tank, Sfiligoi XR6, Royal Exclusiv AC 300, 2 x MP60ES Vortech's, 2-part with LMIII, Apex.

01/30/2010, 12:43 AM	#4
amore169 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,226	Awesome looking fixture!! __________________ Arnie. Current Tank Info: 400 Starphire Gallon Rimless, Sfiligoi Infinity DDE 6X250 Light, Bubble King Deluxe 300, 215 Gall Starphire Oceanic Aggresive Tank. 90 Gall Frag Tank, 24 Gall Cardiff tank.

02/13/2010, 06:22 AM	#5
Spinny Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Greenville, WI Posts: 120	Tim, Are the fixtures being used? If so what do you think? __________________ Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

02/15/2010, 01:36 PM	#6
Aquatics Elite Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 264	I have managed to get the lights up and running over my tank and am really impressed with their performance. For the past week I had been running the halides on ACLS at 75% intensity to prevent shocking the corals and today I have upped them to 90%. The bulbs are the new Sfiligoi 250w 14k's and appear to be brighter than the Phoenix's I had been running. Here are a few shots:

02/17/2010, 08:22 PM	#7
frank40 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 150	very nice lights. with the new lights, what is the coverage area for a 24" pendant?

02/18/2010, 02:24 PM	#9
frank40 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 150	so 2 pendants will light my 82l"x30"wx27"h without any issues?

02/18/2010, 03:51 PM	#11
frank40 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 150	thx for the info

02/21/2010, 09:55 PM	#12
reefusaca Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange CA Posts: 159	Nice fixture! Last edited by reefusaca; 02/21/2010 at 10:01 PM.

02/25/2010, 05:23 PM	#13
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 5,701	Thanx for the pictures I have not seen these fixtures in person. It makes making the decision easier of course if you can touch one in person

03/29/2010, 04:21 PM	#14
travismcgee Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: hampstead nc Posts: 128	i am getting/setting up a 72x36x25 tank. a big issue i have is i only have 14" to 14 1/2" from top of tank to ceiling. tank and lights will be in garage, but duct work will give me no room for any additional room. i would appreciate your thoughts on whether this is feasible and coverage for tanks..thanks

03/30/2010, 12:32 PM	#16
travismcgee Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: hampstead nc Posts: 128	that would leave me about 6" above the tank, 7 or so above the water. would that be too close and would it still leave me good coverage? thanks

01/12/2011, 06:58 PM	#18
urbaneks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 268	Could I get away with a 24 inch fixture on a 48x24x14

01/28/2011, 12:45 PM	#20
mlg4738 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9	Tim I am getting a 36"X36"X27" tank. Going to raise a mixed reef. I really like the compact design of the infinity and it is currently my top choice for lighting. My question is three-fold. Would the 150 Watt model be enought to penetrate the 27" depth, if I kept the sps towards the top? Is there a marked difference in power consumption (cost in running the 250 watts over 150s) Is there an aesthetic difference between the 250s and 150s (ie with the 150s will the corners of the tank seem dark?)