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07/30/2010, 09:50 AM | #1 |
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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....
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07/30/2010, 03:28 PM | #2 |
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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.
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07/30/2010, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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more pics, what to see these in action
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08/02/2010, 06:45 PM | #4 |
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Jeremy you know my address where is mine
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08/03/2010, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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How can get one?
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08/03/2010, 01:33 PM | #6 |
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They are not available in the US yet, you would have to order it out of Canada.
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08/03/2010, 01:42 PM | #7 |
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Thanks
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08/03/2010, 03:58 PM | #8 | |
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Quote:
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
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08/06/2010, 08:26 AM | #9 |
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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!
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08/06/2010, 10:26 AM | #10 |
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Nice Canada only fixture~~
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08/06/2010, 11:02 AM | #11 |
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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...
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08/06/2010, 11:56 AM | #12 |
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In my opinion they will eventually be available in the US, although it could be a year down the road.
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08/06/2010, 12:00 PM | #13 |
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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.
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08/06/2010, 01:56 PM | #14 |
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I had to pull some strings to get mine, it didn't come from a reseller, just out of Canada.
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08/06/2010, 07:11 PM | #15 |
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cmon light that thing up lets see some pics man
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08/07/2010, 04:46 PM | #16 |
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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.
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08/07/2010, 08:00 PM | #17 |
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Here's a video of mine:
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08/08/2010, 09:27 AM | #18 |
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how much was that fixture there buds
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08/08/2010, 05:34 PM | #19 |
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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 |
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ouch 3700 for a light that is crazy
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08/08/2010, 07:16 PM | #21 |
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Not much more than Geissman halide fixtures
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08/15/2010, 01:25 PM | #22 |
On the right track!!
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08/25/2010, 03:33 PM | #23 |
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Whats the light spread, can 1 unit work over a 36" tank? Isit more advanced than AI?
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08/26/2010, 06:39 AM | #24 |
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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 |
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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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