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Palytoxinhallucinations 07-08-2010 02:06 AM

Vertex Illumina LED Arrives
 
Wow, pretty impressive display. When you get full control of it you'll be able to create some pretty cool effects. Definately the coolest looking light I've ever seen, eager to see if it's numbers are up to par.

TheDogFather 07-08-2010 02:12 AM

The V-Stick USB wireless controller is supposed to be released in a few weeks to unlock the fixture's full potential.

Some of the features that will be become available:

- add/download modules and schematics such as regional lunar cycles, seasonal variations and weather effects lightening.

Additionally, you will be able to pair the lighting unit with other devices such as the Vertex Stratus DC pump to create tidal/seasonal stream manipulations.

Buzz 07-08-2010 02:25 AM

I was wondering where you purchased the light from? It looks great and the lighting features are pretty cool.

TheDogFather 07-08-2010 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz (Post 533021)
I was wondering where you purchased the light from? It looks great and the lighting features are pretty cool.

I purchased it from www.seaumarine.com.

TheDogFather 07-09-2010 09:06 AM

Vertex Illumina SR 1200 vs. ATI PowerModule (8x54W) Visual Comparison

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/o...D/P1010278.jpg

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/o...1555c69f_b.jpg

SeaHorse_Fanatic 07-09-2010 10:10 AM

Very much looking forward to future updates. Looks great. Cost? I couldn't get some of the site's features to work so couldn't look up the price on these units myself.

parkinsn 07-09-2010 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic (Post 533376)
Very much looking forward to future updates. Looks great. Cost? I couldn't get some of the site's features to work so couldn't look up the price on these units myself.

Not cheap

http://www.jlaquatics.com/info/410/V...+Fixtures.html

Treebeard 07-09-2010 02:12 PM

That's an understatement. Good luck selling the need to buy one of these to the finance department!

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Originally Posted by parkinsn (Post 533379)


staceyd72 07-09-2010 03:04 PM

Hi,
Congrats on the new light. I too had/have (in the closet) the Solaris (72”), the Vertex looks much more promising.
Was there a particular reason for switching from the PowerModule to the Vertex LED? From your photo, in my opinion, your tank looks better with the PowerModule; but, I’m a bias PowerModule owner :biggrin:

Looking forward to seeing how your coals respond to the new light source.

Very nice video by the way.

TheDogFather 07-09-2010 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staceyd72 (Post 533391)
Hi,
Congrats on the new light. I too had/have (in the closet) the Solaris (72”), the Vertex looks much more promising.
Was there a particular reason for switching from the PowerModule to the Vertex LED? From your photo, in my opinion, your tank looks better with the PowerModule; but, I’m a bias PowerModule owner :biggrin:

Looking forward to seeing how your coals respond to the new light source.

Very nice video by the way.

Thanks!

IMO the PowerModule is hands down the best T5 fixture but for me T5's just don't look natural at all and I've tried many bulb combinations...

The Vertex gives the tank a more natural look, there is no light spillage as opposed to the PM and the shimmer is back!

Also, the Vertex controller ramps up and ramps down the intensity (rather than just on or off for T5's) and the fish and coral appear to enjoy it much more.

The PowerModule is ideal for a frag tank to aggressively and efficiently grow coral but in my main display tank I want to come as close to nature as possible.

-TDF


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