Aqua illumination led order
 

http://saskreef.ca/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif Our initial AQUA ILLUMINATION LED order has finally arrived at THE REEF SHOPPE!!!!

Initial impressions of these Aqua Illumination LED modules are fantastic...WOW, In fact. A bank of six modules were placed above our 230 gallon display this week. They are extremely bright, quiet and exhibit very low heat transfer. Although they are currently suspended higher than normal for coral acclimation, we have already observed a huge water temperature drop since replacing them with the three metal halides. As a matter of fact, the chiller has yet to fire. There is also crisp light through the 30 inch water column. The corals and fish love are loving it too. The next few weeks will tell a better story. Soon we link them to our GHL Profilux controller and shoot some PAR reading with the new APOGEE Quantum Meter.


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Reduced Energy

The AI modules are some of the most efficient lighting products on the market. Because of the lower energy consumption, an AI module will realize over a 1/3 savings when compared to the equivalent us of a low output metal halide (250W) bulb.

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No Heat Increase

The AI shows less than a 1 degree water temperature increase over a 12 hour period. A low output metal halide (250W) bulb in the same configuration shows an increase of over 15 degrees. Because of this, it is unlikely that aquarists will have to use chillers when running AI modules resulting in substantial savings from equipment purchases and energy consumption.

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Over 8 Times Longer Life

The AI’s modules are rated for over 50,000 hours providing for years of maintenance free and environmentally friendly use. Metal Halides require costly annual replacements due to deteriorating output and unpredictable color drift.





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I knew I should have stopped in last week when I was up there. Unfortunatley you were at your other job while I was there. Look forward to seeing these in action.

PM on the way.

Cost? Output comparison to a 250W DE?

Cost varies according to number of models, length of rails and with or without controller.

Check out this link with PAR Readings in comparison to a Phoenix 14000K DE bulb: http://www.aquaillumination.com/?p=384

Here is a recent (May, 2010) Advanced Aquarist article by Sanjay Yoshi comparing the Aqua Illumination LED modules to others such as Blue Moon Aquatics, Eco-Lamps KR-91 and the Ecoxotic Panorama LED: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/5/aafeature2

HTH

Reef Shoppe will soon have also the GHL ProfiLux to Ai serial cable which allows you to control the Ai with you profiLux, these will be available for Reef Shoppe clients as early as next week ;)

A quick update........

WOW........These Aqua Illumination LED lights are powerful. The lights were suspended 14 inches above our 230 gallon and still managed to bleach a few corals. Most recovered, but lost a huge Orange Monti Cap. The other corals are growing like weeds under these LED lights.

Still waiting for the GHL Profilux Interface Cables, but should be here this week. I can't wait to run some juice through those babies. :mrgreen:

As for PAR Readings....that will happen shortly. Our APOGEE Quantum meter is here, but now I just need to slowly drop the AI LED Fixtures closer to the water column before shooting some accurate readings for you.

One last remark....The Aqua Illumination LED's are simply amazing....or did I already mention that? :surprise:

Stay tuned as we light up our display tank's life!!!

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so what do you think i would need to put over my 55 gal bow front to support coral i would like to achieve say 4 watts per gallon roughly

Don't be fooled by the 3-5 watts per gallon thinking. PAR and intensity are much more important values. You will require either combination of LED Modules:

36" Long Aquarium
3 x Module LED System

48" Long Aquarium
4 x Module LED System

Thanks

GHL - Ai cables on the way ;)