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I don't find that the unit looks all that bad either. I do suspect that it will be far too pricey, just like it's Vertex counterpart.
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=63818 – Some of the links are dead, but the thread predates the Illumina. I’d have to agree that the Illumina is an exceptionally well engineered product, but why would others not try to emulate a great product? With that said, I don’t think these lights have all that much in common. The Vertex lights are all about style while the ReefTech lights are more about PAR (or whatever measure of coral loving light you want to use). If you are looking for a fixture for your living room, than Vertex is probably the way to go, but the ReefTech lights may be a better option if your tank has a canopy or you are replacing a MH pendant. They are certainly more cost effective. For my tank, the front to back depth is 3 feet. It’s hard to imagine how the Illumina could fully light the tank better than the ReefTech lights. Optics are not really an option as I could never get the spread that I need with them. Anyway, as I have already pointed out, I have been talking with the owner of ReefTech. What I haven’t mentioned yet is that I have ordered one of these lights for evaluation. Interestingly enough, I also have access to a Vertex 260 fixture, so a side by side comparison might be fun. Let each product shine where it may ![]() I did get some information back from ReefTech in response to your questions. Rather than sugar coat it, I’ll just post what they said. Quote:
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![]() wow, thanks for getting back with answers so quickly. Very interesting pricing...does anyone know the light spread on these units?
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I read somewhere that the engineer who was contracted to design the initial PS LED fixtures is also the brains behind the the ReefTech design. Can anyone confirm this? Quote:
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I would love to see the results of a side-by-side comparison but tests performed by hobbyists are always somewhat subjective. What we need is an independent body to take these lights into the lab and measure them under identical conditions with calibrated instruments. Don't get me wrong, I think it is great that there are more fixtures entering the market and everyone will have their own reasons to prefer one make over another... Last edited by TheDogFather; 01-28-2011 at 10:24 PM. |
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I do know the lights that Leszek designed for ReefTech are not simply the next generation Pacific Sun lights. There are many new and innovative ideas and everything has been designed from the ground up. I'd be happy to share more of what I know (PM me if you like), but as I can't honestly validate everything, I'm not comfortable posting it publically. I'd rather see this thread used to discuss the technology. We are both passionate about LED lighting and I welcome the debate on this front. |
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![]() Speaking of using this thread to discuss LED lighting fixtures...I was in Toronto for business a little while back and pulled over at a fish store (can't remember the name) and they had one of these hanging over a display tank. Looked pretty nice and they said they had sold a few of them. Not sure of pricing but I've also seen this on a few larger threads in the US.
http://www.acanlighting.com/
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() ReefTech LED Sunrise Video: http://www.reeftechled.com/?page_id=362
ReefTech LED Sunset Video: http://www.reeftechled.com/?page_id=365 ReefTech LED Images: http://s1109.photobucket.com/albums/...ium%20session/ |
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![]() Nice setup...are those batfish? I love how they school...
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() I have taken my post out as you requested. I do believe the truth falls some where in the middle. you and I will never know.
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Though a tree grow ever so high, the falling leaves return to the root. 300DD - 140DD ![]() TOTM Fall 2013 Last edited by Bblinks; 02-11-2011 at 04:56 PM. |
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