Vertex Illumina LED Fixture - My New Toy Is Here!

Jeremy B. · 07/30/2010, 09:50 AM

I had to post photos of my new toy that just arrived today via UPS. I plan on putting this fixture over a small nano tank, 24" x 24" x 12" mixed reef. I will keep this thread updated with photos as I go....

BubbaPhish · 07/30/2010, 03:28 PM

That is one nice light Jeremy, looking foreward to hearing your thoughts after a full evaluation. I didn't think these were being shipped to the US thanks to Orbitec. Anyway congrats on the new light, the vertex line has been growing on me alot lately, anxious for the cerebra unit to come to market.

Kevin

recife111 · 07/30/2010, 04:10 PM

more pics, what to see these in action

Rwinfrey · 08/02/2010, 06:45 PM

Jeremy you know my address where is mine

michael_cb_125 · 08/03/2010, 11:52 AM

How can get one?

~Michael

Jeremy B. · 08/03/2010, 01:33 PM

They are not available in the US yet, you would have to order it out of Canada.

michael_cb_125 · 08/03/2010, 01:42 PM

Thanks

~Michael

TheDogFather · 08/03/2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

I had to post photos of my new toy that just arrived today via UPS. I plan on putting this fixture over a small nano tank, 24" x 24" x 12" mixed reef. I will keep this thread updated with photos as I go....

Congrats! You'll love this fixture, I have the four footer...

Tip: Dial it down to 50% White, 70% Blue 70% RoyalBlue initially to avoid bleaching your corals! This puppy is a PAR Monster!

Cheers!

-TDF

Jeremy B. · 08/06/2010, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the tip! I have already scorched out some softies, have made the adjustment already. I believe I'm going to restart the tank with this light as an sps dominated system. I'm hoping to accomplish this over the weekend, time will tell. I'll keep this thread updated as I go through this. So far though, this light ROCKS!

dingdong03 · 08/06/2010, 10:26 AM

Nice Canada only fixture~~

TheDogFather · 08/06/2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong03

Nice Canada only fixture~~

Blame Orbitec's patent on LED lighting for reef aquaria in the U.S. Thankfully that silly patent does not apply to Canada and rest of the World...

Jeremy B. · 08/06/2010, 11:56 AM

In my opinion they will eventually be available in the US, although it could be a year down the road.

mane · 08/06/2010, 12:00 PM

Hey J, where did you get yours at? I just received some pricing information from Sea U Marine, but would like to price a few reputable places.

Jeremy B. · 08/06/2010, 01:56 PM

I had to pull some strings to get mine, it didn't come from a reseller, just out of Canada.

Rwinfrey · 08/06/2010, 07:11 PM

cmon light that thing up lets see some pics man

mane · 08/07/2010, 04:46 PM

Not to know this thread off track, but I found a vid demo'ing this fixtures lightning capability, first time I have seen it other than ai's.

TheDogFather · 08/07/2010, 08:00 PM

Here's a video of mine:

asmodeus · 08/08/2010, 09:27 AM

how much was that fixture there buds

notclear · 08/08/2010, 05:34 PM

Most retailers sell for these:

SR300 LED Lighting Fixture (12 Inch) $1029.95
SR600 LED Lighting Fixture (24 Inch) $1599.95
SR1200 LED Lighting Fixture (48 Inch) $2899.95
SR1600 LED Lighting Fixture (60 Inch) $3674.95
SR1800 LED Lighting Fixture (72 Inch) $4259.95

asmodeus · 08/08/2010, 06:37 PM

ouch 3700 for a light that is crazy

reeftec · 08/08/2010, 07:16 PM

Not much more than Geissman halide fixtures

J.P.Silva · 08/15/2010, 01:25 PM

You can also get them from J&L
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...s/mainpage.php

drtrash · 08/25/2010, 03:33 PM

Whats the light spread, can 1 unit work over a 36" tank? Isit more advanced than AI?

Jeremy B. · 08/26/2010, 06:39 AM

The 12" module that I am running is good for 24" system in my opinion, although they do make a 24" unit that would give you better coverage in that size tank.

I wouldn't say it's a better option than AI, but a different option. Both the AI and Illumina are the leaders of the pack in LED's for our reefs. Unfortunately the Illumina is not readily available in the US though.

Jeremy B. · 08/26/2010, 06:40 AM

Just as a side note, if any of you are at MACNA I have assembled a "light cloud" that will be on display with all of the LED fixtures we have available. I will have the 12" Vertex Illumina running next to the AI SOL Blue.

07/30/2010, 09:50 AM	#1
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Vertex Illumina LED Fixture - My New Toy Is Here! I had to post photos of my new toy that just arrived today via UPS. I plan on putting this fixture over a small nano tank, 24" x 24" x 12" mixed reef. I will keep this thread updated with photos as I go....

08/02/2010, 06:45 PM	#4
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	Jeremy you know my address where is mine __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

08/03/2010, 11:52 AM	#5
michael_cb_125 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,358	How can get one? ~Michael __________________ "People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long" The more I learn, the less I know. Current Tank Info: Elos Mini and 120

08/03/2010, 01:42 PM	#7
michael_cb_125 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,358	Thanks ~Michael __________________ "People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long" The more I learn, the less I know. Current Tank Info: Elos Mini and 120

08/06/2010, 10:26 AM	#10
dingdong03 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chino hills Los angeles Posts: 688	Nice Canada only fixture~~ __________________ Ken Current Tank Info: ELOS 70

07/30/2010, 03:28 PM	#2
BubbaPhish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sumter, S.C. Posts: 317	That is one nice light Jeremy, looking foreward to hearing your thoughts after a full evaluation. I didn't think these were being shipped to the US thanks to Orbitec. Anyway congrats on the new light, the vertex line has been growing on me alot lately, anxious for the cerebra unit to come to market. Kevin

07/30/2010, 04:10 PM	#3
recife111 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 386	more pics, what to see these in action

08/03/2010, 01:33 PM	#6
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	They are not available in the US yet, you would have to order it out of Canada.

08/06/2010, 08:26 AM	#9
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Thanks for the tip! I have already scorched out some softies, have made the adjustment already. I believe I'm going to restart the tank with this light as an sps dominated system. I'm hoping to accomplish this over the weekend, time will tell. I'll keep this thread updated as I go through this. So far though, this light ROCKS!

08/06/2010, 11:56 AM	#12
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	In my opinion they will eventually be available in the US, although it could be a year down the road.

08/06/2010, 12:00 PM	#13
mane Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 65	Hey J, where did you get yours at? I just received some pricing information from Sea U Marine, but would like to price a few reputable places.

08/06/2010, 01:56 PM	#14
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	I had to pull some strings to get mine, it didn't come from a reseller, just out of Canada.

08/06/2010, 07:11 PM	#15
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	cmon light that thing up lets see some pics man __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

08/07/2010, 04:46 PM	#16
mane Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 65	Not to know this thread off track, but I found a vid demo'ing this fixtures lightning capability, first time I have seen it other than ai's.

08/07/2010, 08:00 PM	#17
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	Here's a video of mine: __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

08/08/2010, 09:27 AM	#18
asmodeus SKIMMER WHORE Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,564	how much was that fixture there buds __________________ Doesn't matter how much you have been reading, until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. Moved from the WEST to the EAST

08/08/2010, 05:34 PM	#19
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Most retailers sell for these: SR300 LED Lighting Fixture (12 Inch) $1029.95 SR600 LED Lighting Fixture (24 Inch) $1599.95 SR1200 LED Lighting Fixture (48 Inch) $2899.95 SR1600 LED Lighting Fixture (60 Inch) $3674.95 SR1800 LED Lighting Fixture (72 Inch) $4259.95

08/08/2010, 06:37 PM	#20
asmodeus SKIMMER WHORE Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,564	ouch 3700 for a light that is crazy __________________ Doesn't matter how much you have been reading, until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. Moved from the WEST to the EAST

08/08/2010, 07:16 PM	#21
reeftec Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, CA Posts: 259	Not much more than Geissman halide fixtures

08/15/2010, 01:25 PM	#22
J.P.Silva On the right track!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario/Canada Posts: 55	You can also get them from J&L http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...s/mainpage.php

08/25/2010, 03:33 PM	#23
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	Whats the light spread, can 1 unit work over a 36" tank? Isit more advanced than AI?

08/26/2010, 06:39 AM	#24
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	The 12" module that I am running is good for 24" system in my opinion, although they do make a 24" unit that would give you better coverage in that size tank. I wouldn't say it's a better option than AI, but a different option. Both the AI and Illumina are the leaders of the pack in LED's for our reefs. Unfortunately the Illumina is not readily available in the US though.

08/26/2010, 06:40 AM	#25
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Just as a side note, if any of you are at MACNA I have assembled a "light cloud" that will be on display with all of the LED fixtures we have available. I will have the 12" Vertex Illumina running next to the AI SOL Blue.

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