Vertex Illumina LED Arrives

[Palytoxinhallucinations]

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]

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]

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

[TheDogFather]

Originally Posted by Buzz

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]

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

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

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]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

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]

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

Originally Posted by parkinsn

Not cheap

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

[staceyd72]

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

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

Very nice video by the way.

[TheDogFather]

Originally Posted by staceyd72

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

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