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Vertex Illumina LED
So Spenser is tempting me with one of these new led fixtures.. It's pretty wicked in what it can do.. But can it grow corals? Does anyone have this light that can give me some feedback?
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Do it Shelley! All the feedback I can give you is that it looks so cool :D
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Lol but it's gotta grow stuff as well as look wicked.. And I would probably have to give Spenser partial custody.. He's growing very attached to it :mrgreen:
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Well, I think you should try it out! If you don't like it you could always give it to me....
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ya let me know too want to see if the Acans will grow
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From what I remember reading some time ago about LED lighting is that they will keep corals alive but at a reduced rate of growth. Apparently they lack the UVA/UVB radiation output that the corals get from the sun and halide lighting and it is a factor in growth rates.
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Well i get mine tomorrow i will let you know how it goes. Thedogfather has a very good post here and on reef central about it. He claims his corals are doing much better than his ati powermodule. Heres hoping :mrgreen:
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Why do you want to change? Just for fun?
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Lack of UV is not really an issue for coral growth but may play a role of some sort in colouration. The jury is still out on that but I can tell you my corals are growing well and looking good under LEDs. I have other concerns about this fixture but that has all been discussed ad nauseum in other threads so I won't go into it here again.
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One tank is 48x24x 21deep with 2 400W lighting and one is 48x24x16 deep with 1 250w lighting
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This wouldn't be my first pick for a LED fixture. Seems like it is all marketing hype and LFS talk. Personally, I'm not that impressed.
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You may want to wait for more reviews regarding even PAR coverage front to back with wider tanks. Might be an issue with a 2 foot wide tank like yours. I guess it might also depend on your aquascape and location of corals/clams etc.
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Convergence
I love the Convergence Technology that Vertex is paving the way for. Making all their aquarium apparatus's compatible and controllable.
Check this out: http://reefbuilders.com/2010/10/08/v...rolled-iphone/ Cheers, Paul |
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Vertex Illumina SR1200 LED Lighting Fixture (48 Inch) - $28999.95CAD Pacific Sun “Phobos” – 2×160W CREE LED & 2×54W T5 - $3199.99USD Thats about 10% plus US exchange rate. Considering (in my opinion), it is a much better light, the cost difference is negligable. |
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The important thing here is time lines. I made my original assessment back in October of 2010 and I stand by it. At the time, the Vertex light used Phillips Luxeon Rebels and Pacific Sun was using Cree XPE and XPG. The Pacific Sun lights also had T5 supplemental lighting.
Here is a comparison chart for the Vertex lights: http://reefbuilders.com/files/2010/1...le-options.jpg Source: http://www.masns.ca/forum/showthread...4865&pid=45054 I've done a lot of research into LED fixtures. I've discussed the technology with more than one manufacturer directly. There is no golden rule for what works, but in my opinion, the combination of 3W Cree XPE and XPG LEDs is the minimum requirements for keeping SPS. The original Vertex Illumina 200-P just wasn't what I was looking for. I don't think I've ever said anything negative about Pacific Sun. In fact, I still think they are a fantastic lighting solution. The Vertex 260 Illumina was the game changer and became the standard to which other manufacturers are measured. Pacific Sun holds it's own and for many people it is the right solution. Honestly, I am happy to recommend either solution. - Brad (Why did we bump such an old thread?) Quote:
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Vertex has a built quailty that Pacific sun just can't compete. trust me on this. I really like the t5 and led concept, but without supporting it with good built quality, it really doesn't matter how great the concept is. Vertex is supposed to come out with new cree led chip for the vertex illumina series which incorporate red and green leds to enhance the color spectrum. I am waiting to see what they come up with before I make my final decision.
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