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Unread 03/14/2016, 12:27 PM   #101
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I dont have either, ( yet) but I'll jump in to your question David.

the 1st think that comes to mind is the size.
the new V2 are sexy and sleek. the older photons and other "black boxes" where just to big and bulky for me. not an issue if your running a canopy. but on my new rimless I wanted maybe even needed a good looking light.

2nd is the 6 channels of controllability. you can really Dial in your custom spectrum.
more thing to fine tune. for better or worse

3rd is the cree LEDs. now this can be debated and by now means I am a LED guru here but I think most ppl will accept that crees are a better led. less leds but better quality seam like a steep up.

now is this worth an upgrade if you have working black boxes and you love them? maybe not, especially if you dont care the bells and whistles.


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Unread 03/14/2016, 04:53 PM   #102
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2nd is the 6 channels of controllability. you can really Dial in your custom spectrum.
more thing to fine tune. for better or worse



If not careful I personally think the multiple channels to program can be for the worse. We can't really see the spectrum and know it's ability to grow or burn. A friend of mine from a LFS stopped by to see my tank last week for the first time. He almost immediately says, that's a lot of red in your lighting. I tweaked the red and the UV and things looked better within days. Now we will wait and see long term of it but the coral reacted rather quickly in a positive matter. However the tank does look noticeably different to me. Maybe I say a little dimmer.

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Unread 03/14/2016, 04:55 PM   #103
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Was thinking of purchasing the 48 photon V2's but there aren't many reviews out there. I want LEDs for my 120 gallon but do not want to spend anymore then $650.00 and these are right there.


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Unread 03/14/2016, 07:08 PM   #104
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Was thinking of purchasing the 48 photon V2's but there aren't many reviews out there. I want LEDs for my 120 gallon but do not want to spend anymore then $650.00 and these are right there.
I am happy with my 24. Switched over from a 120w black box (just blue and white, not full spectrum). All the corals seem to like it so far. The shimmer is ridiculous compared to the 3w bridgelux in my old unit.


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Unread 03/15/2016, 11:42 AM   #105
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Ok, no preset modes, but are there presets that you can program?
Can someone with these lights answer this?

For example my lights have a DIY1(every day use) DIY 2(I use this for coral acclimation) and manual(I use this for taking pictures). There's also Sunrise, cloud, and storm which I never use.


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Unread 03/15/2016, 03:58 PM   #106
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Is the shimmer a nice shimmer? Or does it give the disco ball effect?


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Unread 03/15/2016, 04:08 PM   #107
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The only video I've seen of the V2 unfortunately made it look a bit obnoxious. However, that user may have had the red and green running at high percentages, that will make it much worse.


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Unread 03/15/2016, 04:12 PM   #108
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Woods didn't mean for those photos to be so huge! Here is a real quick look at them and the shimmer they produce. Once again it's at half intensity.

https://youtu.be/7OrkmviUQ9Y
Here's the vid...


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Unread 03/15/2016, 05:29 PM   #109
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I'm trying guys! Lol. Here is one I shot using my camera instead of my phone. Unfortunately my camera isn't a whole lot better than my phone. The reds and greens are on, but lower than the blues and whites. I think at the time I shot it the blues and whites are around 50% and the green and red is around 30%. Recording this light with my cameras seems to enhance the disco/shimmer slot for some reason. It is there, just not as bad as the camera records it.

https://youtu.be/L-5exIALQWU


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Unread 03/15/2016, 05:32 PM   #110
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Can someone with these lights answer this?

For example my lights have a DIY1(every day use) DIY 2(I use this for coral acclimation) and manual(I use this for taking pictures). There's also Sunrise, cloud, and storm which I never use.
Yes there is 1 custom mode that you can program to whatever you want, every hour. There is also 3 preset modes (sunny, cloudy, & moon) that can be programmed to what you want. Then there is the manual mode, which is manual.


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Unread 03/15/2016, 05:34 PM   #111
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Is the shimmer a nice shimmer? Or does it give the disco ball effect?
If the greens are reds are up, yea it's a little disco-like. But not bad looking IMO. I think the shimmer is pretty nice. Again, my opinion.


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Unread 03/15/2016, 06:59 PM   #112
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If the greens are reds are up, yea it's a little disco-like. But not bad looking IMO. I think the shimmer is pretty nice. Again, my opinion.

Believe me i like shimmer as well but just not too crazy. That wasn't to bad in the video.


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Unread 03/17/2016, 12:09 AM   #113
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Thank you for the pics and vids!


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Unread 03/21/2016, 06:25 PM   #114
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excited going to order my V2 this week! tank is coming together...
i'll be sure to do a full write up on it with lots of pics and such!


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Unread 03/21/2016, 08:39 PM   #115
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excited going to order my V2 this week! tank is coming together...
i'll be sure to do a full write up on it with lots of pics and such!
Nice! Send me a little link to the build.


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Unread 03/22/2016, 08:15 AM   #116
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I am considering the 48 V2 Photon. Looks like a good fixture for my 75


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Unread 03/22/2016, 02:39 PM   #117
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from what I have read talked to Logan and a few other reefers that would give you room to grow just in case you went with a 5 foot tank down the road.


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Unread 03/30/2016, 02:04 PM   #118
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OK guys as the OP I thought I would give an update just got my 24" V2 in today.
the box:
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opened up:
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controller box:
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Unread 03/30/2016, 02:07 PM   #119
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unboxed controller:
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light in the box:
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side view. supper sexy. i love the gold trim.
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a view of the underside:
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the driver its a nice size.
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Unread 03/30/2016, 02:11 PM   #120
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so far I am loving this light. of course I just opened it up. more of a review and pics to fallow. hope it helps other reefers out there in ReefLandia


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Unread 03/31/2016, 01:33 AM   #121
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Interested to see more pics of these lights. I'm looking at these for a 48" tank. Anybody have an idea on a size that would provide good coverage?


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Unread 03/31/2016, 07:14 AM   #122
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Want these. Wish they had a trade in program. I can't afford new lights.


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Unread 03/31/2016, 09:47 AM   #123
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Subbed want to see some updates on the 48" fixtures. Seriously considering these to replace the black boxes.


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Unread 03/31/2016, 10:23 AM   #124
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i'll get more pics and more in depth review in the next cpl days guys. I am filling my tank up now. you all now the long process of filtering RODI...

bent yeah I hear ya buddy I never got there 1st photon or any black box for that matter as there where just to big. was so excited that a sexy slim version came out.

Kbel from what I understand is for a 48" tank the 32" model should work fine but if in doubt get the 48" ask Logan what he thinks in there sponsor forum. what type of tank are you planing?


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Unread 03/31/2016, 09:46 PM   #125
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Thanks Deva. I'm building my first SW, mostly lps to start with, until I get some experience, and some basic fish to start, and the sps once I feel I have some comfort and knowledge. I would like to have a fixture capable of handling everything for down the road though. I was honestly thinking of going just strictly t-5 to start. Was looking at a pacific sun diuna 8 bulb unit, and maybe add a strip of led down the line. Kinda up in the air on what to do


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