Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 45

Maximus · 05/16/2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by migs671

Can I get away with a single 400w radium 24” spectra on a 36x30x18 tank or should I go with 2?

Or 1 spectra and 2 xr15 on the end of the fixture

I use a single 24" Spectra with a 400w Radium and it easily covers my 36x36x16" (100g) tank.

migs671 · 05/16/2018, 01:53 PM

Anyone ever heard of this before everyone was telling me the 36l” didn’t exist I hit up coralvue on eBay they said they have it sent me pics and I purchased one today

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Giesemann-Spe...kAAOSw75xa-eYQ

ReefCowboy · 05/19/2018, 06:45 AM

You guys running Spectras could you tell me how high above water are your fixtures?

choss · 05/20/2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

You guys running Spectras could you tell me how high above water are your fixtures?

about 10 " above the water

ReefCowboy · 05/20/2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by choss

about 10 " above the water

Nice, I looked for older posts and 10” seems to be the majority. Its great news as I will have exactly 10” height being the celieng above the tank has AC ducts...
Thanks

migs671 · 05/22/2018, 11:40 PM

Ok guys my light has finally arrived from coralvalve and the light is just amazing
The light is the iridium powder coated 4 bulb 2 250w or 400w

I have a few questions

1.why does it say max 250w it was advertised as 250/400w is this how it’s labeled all the time?

2. How the hell do I hook this up to the luxcore ballast

And now time for pics

ReefCowboy · 05/23/2018, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by migs671

Ok guys my light has finally arrived from coralvalve and the light is just amazing
The light is the iridium powder coated 4 bulb 2 250w or 400w

I have a few questions

1.why does it say max 250w it was advertised as 250/400w is this how it’s labeled all the time?

2. How the hell do I hook this up to the luxcore ballast

And now time for pics

Congrats on the lght!
Here are the instructions:

MH: Connect Blue wire from fixture to Black wire from ballast plug.
MH: Connect Brown wire from fixture to White wire from ballast plug.
MH: Connect Green/Yellow wire from fixture to Green wire from ballast plug.
T5s: Connect Grey wire from fixture to White wire from 16 gauge power cord (sold separately).
T5s: Connect Black wire from fixture to black wire from 16 gauge power cord (sold separately).
T5s: Connect Green/Yellow wire from fixture to Green wire from 16 gauge power cord (sold separately).

moondoggy4 · 05/23/2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by migs671

Anyone ever heard of this before everyone was telling me the 36l” didn’t exist I hit up coralvue on eBay they said they have it sent me pics and I purchased one today

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Giesemann-Spe...kAAOSw75xa-eYQ

Well I will be a monkeys uncle

I did not know that thing existed

Congrats on a great light.

migs671 · 06/04/2018, 06:22 PM

Has anyone ever upgraded there t5 in there Unit?
Putting some ati components in it?

paal · 06/05/2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by migs671

ooooh, they make 36" Spectras now??? Is this a very recent addition to their lineup?
Man, this makes me want to sell my 8x39W T5/2x145W LED -hybrid!

migs671 · 06/05/2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by paal

ooooh, they make 36" Spectras now??? Is this a very recent addition to their lineup?
Man, this makes me want to sell my 8x39W T5/2x145W LED -hybrid!

I don’t believe this is new it’s there “iridium” model which is powder coated instead of the regular smooth finish on the normal spectra.

If you look them up on eBay coralvueoutlet they have them for $950 with bestnoffer accepted I got mine for an amazing price

ReefCowboy · 06/05/2018, 12:17 PM

The iridium is the finish we get here in the US. Some importers get the silver and white which is common in Europe, but we only have the first option which is the one I have and is not as elegant as the European versions.

As far as length, I'm sure you can import a 36 inch. BRS doesn't carry that size.

migs671 · 06/05/2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

The iridium is the finish we get here in the US. Some importers get the silver and white which is common in Europe, but we only have the first option which is the one I have and is not as elegant as the European versions.

As far as length, I'm sure you can import a 36 inch. BRS doesn't carry that size.

Coralvue has them on eBay there located in us which is where I purchased mine

Mark SF · 06/09/2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by migs671

Coralvue has them on eBay there located in us which is where I purchased mine

I ordered my 24” unit recently from CoralVue as well. I received a silver unit, but was hoping for the polished metal looking one that I saw in the photos. Was curious if this actually existed?

I’ve searched high and low and have only seem to have found three color options: black and gray/silver (which I received) and the newer white color which appears to be special order.

-Mark

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lancesmith1 · 06/11/2018, 03:04 PM

That 36 with two halides has got to be a monster. par and heat wise both. These have no active cooling. that would fry the T5's IMO.

mtlreef25 · 06/12/2018, 08:15 PM

Hi all,

bought a Giesemann Infiniti 48'' 2x 250w 4x 54w T5. Weird ballast configuration... only 2 chords are going out of the fixture. One is a normal ballast connection for MH and a chord for T5s and the other ballast is for one side T5s and 1 MH (white thin plastic plug). If I eventually need to change that ballast, what do i buy instead of the Giesemann ballast. Didn't find anything after many searchs... Help would be appreciated!

Mark SF · 06/12/2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lancesmith1

That 36 with two halides has got to be a monster. par and heat wise both. These have no active cooling. that would fry the T5's IMO.

Does the 36” really come with two halides? I’d be surprised, that one pictured almost looks like it was modified.

-Mark

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Mark SF · 06/12/2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mtlreef25

Hi all,

bought a Giesemann Infiniti 48'' 2x 250w 4x 54w T5. Weird ballast configuration... only 2 chords are going out of the fixture. One is a normal ballast connection for MH and a chord for T5s and the other ballast is for one side T5s and 1 MH (white thin plastic plug). If I eventually need to change that ballast, what do i buy instead of the Giesemann ballast. Didn't find anything after many searchs... Help would be appreciated!

I’ve heard of people using the ATI T5 ballast in the Spectra, but my concern would be that the ATI ballast was meant to overdrive the bulbs (at least what I remember) and there is no active cooling.

choss · 06/13/2018, 08:18 AM

I'd be very interested in the heat effect on the tank with the 36" spectra. I did look at it but opted to go with the 24" and two LEDs to suppliment which I'm quite happy with. My tank goes from 77 to 79.8 when the light is on. So its not too bad. I will be adding a GHL cooling fan this weekend just in case. It gets hot here in New York in the summer.

lancesmith1 · 06/13/2018, 10:13 AM

I ran a Spectra at one point in time for a few months. I just couldn't get past it not having active cooling.

Mr. House · 06/15/2018, 10:09 AM

Guys,

I'm setting up a white RS Reefer 425XL + white GM Spectra,
should I go 2x250W or 2x400W?

According to BRS review 2x250W has lower PAR than ATI Sunpower 6x T5.
Some of my friends say that there is no difference between 250W and 400W,
and as they changed the bulbs they only saw difference in electricity bill, not in colors and growth.

It's going to be 100% SPS Zeovit reef.

Mr. House · 06/15/2018, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by migs671

Ok guys my light has finally arrived from coralvalve and the light is just amazing
The light is the iridium powder coated 4 bulb 2 250w or 400w

I have a few questions

1.why does it say max 250w it was advertised as 250/400w is this how it’s labeled all the time?

2. How the hell do I hook this up to the luxcore ballast

And now time for pics

I heard that in Europe 400W version has got bigger reflectors than 250W version.
It seems that in US they sell only 400W version labelled as 250/400 - you just have to choose the bulb/ballast wattage.

choss · 06/16/2018, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. House

Guys,

I'm setting up a white RS Reefer 425XL + white GM Spectra,
should I go 2x250W or 2x400W?

According to BRS review 2x250W has lower PAR than ATI Sunpower 6x T5.
Some of my friends say that there is no difference between 250W and 400W,
and as they changed the bulbs they only saw difference in electricity bill, not in colors and growth.

It's going to be 100% SPS Zeovit reef.

I can't imagine that you wouldn't get more par from the 400 W version. Personally I like the shimmer v. the flat look of the ATI. But I think both are good choices

Mark SF · 06/16/2018, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. House

Guys,

I'm setting up a white RS Reefer 425XL + white GM Spectra,
should I go 2x250W or 2x400W?

According to BRS review 2x250W has lower PAR than ATI Sunpower 6x T5.
Some of my friends say that there is no difference between 250W and 400W,
and as they changed the bulbs they only saw difference in electricity bill, not in colors and growth.

It's going to be 100% SPS Zeovit reef.

I’m excited to follow any build thread for your new system, I’ve tried Zeo in the past with no luck. Just getting back in myself.

I wouldn’t care about the PAR delta between these two fixtures...for me it would be preference of aesthetics, and the shimmer is going to win that debate for me. Also to note, PAR from MH is highly dependent on the bulb spectrum. So the BRS review, while amazing they even go through the effort, isn’t a perfect example.

There are many combos, but no denying T5 coral coloration ability and even PAR distribution. Still, that “look” from MH cannot be imitated.

I was thinking worst case scenario I would add a Reef Brite XHO strip to my Spectra for more coloration balance and actinic support if I needed to move to a higher PAR, lower kelvin bulb.

-Mark

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Mr. House · 06/19/2018, 03:37 AM

I already have an ATI Sunpower 8x T5 and I think that I could use more light at the bottom of my tank.
Hence I want Giesemann 2x400W as 2x250 is comparable to ATI Sunpower according to BRS review.

Quote:

I’m excited to follow any build thread for your new system, I’ve tried Zeo in the past with no luck. Just getting back in myself.

And I always had worse results when I tried to switch from Zeo to something else.
Now on my new build I wan't to achieve these pastels without compromise

Quote:

I wouldn’t care about the PAR delta between these two fixtures...for me it would be preference of aesthetics, and the shimmer is going to win that debate for me. Also to note, PAR from MH is highly dependent on the bulb spectrum. So the BRS review, while amazing they even go through the effort, isn’t a perfect example.

There are many combos, but no denying T5 coral coloration ability and even PAR distribution. Still, that “look” from MH cannot be imitated.

Yes T5 will provide you with everything you need.
Perfect spectrum, uniform illumination, amazing colors, healthy corals.
Actually T5 is the only light source that can give that fluorescent colors to your SPS and make them look as they were glowing from the inside.

But...
I tried HQI burners on my tank and I loved how the tank looked like and how the corals responded.
So for me it's - not as fluorescent colors but overall more interesting looking tank.
Also I had an impression that my SPS had turned healthier under halides.

Anyway Spectra is a combination of both worlds and for me after years of experimenting with reef illumination - it's the only way to go

Cheers
Josef

05/19/2018, 06:45 AM	#1103
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	You guys running Spectras could you tell me how high above water are your fixtures? __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

06/05/2018, 12:17 PM	#1112
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	The iridium is the finish we get here in the US. Some importers get the silver and white which is common in Europe, but we only have the first option which is the one I have and is not as elegant as the European versions. As far as length, I'm sure you can import a 36 inch. BRS doesn't carry that size. __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

06/11/2018, 03:04 PM	#1115
lancesmith1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 54	monster That 36 with two halides has got to be a monster. par and heat wise both. These have no active cooling. that would fry the T5's IMO.

06/12/2018, 08:15 PM	#1116
mtlreef25 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 41	Hi all, bought a Giesemann Infiniti 48'' 2x 250w 4x 54w T5. Weird ballast configuration... only 2 chords are going out of the fixture. One is a normal ballast connection for MH and a chord for T5s and the other ballast is for one side T5s and 1 MH (white thin plastic plug). If I eventually need to change that ballast, what do i buy instead of the Giesemann ballast. Didn't find anything after many searchs... Help would be appreciated! __________________ Rick 135g Custom reef/30g sump 2x Tunze 6105 modified Apex Controller Tunze 9401 Giesemann Infiniti 2x250w Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: 135g + 30g sump

06/13/2018, 08:18 AM	#1119
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	I'd be very interested in the heat effect on the tank with the 36" spectra. I did look at it but opted to go with the 24" and two LEDs to suppliment which I'm quite happy with. My tank goes from 77 to 79.8 when the light is on. So its not too bad. I will be adding a GHL cooling fan this weekend just in case. It gets hot here in New York in the summer. __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

05/16/2018, 01:53 PM	#1102
migs671 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 89	Anyone ever heard of this before everyone was telling me the 36l” didn’t exist I hit up coralvue on eBay they said they have it sent me pics and I purchased one today https://m.ebay.com/itm/Giesemann-Spe...kAAOSw75xa-eYQ

05/22/2018, 11:40 PM	#1106
migs671 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 89	Ok guys my light has finally arrived from coralvalve and the light is just amazing The light is the iridium powder coated 4 bulb 2 250w or 400w I have a few questions 1.why does it say max 250w it was advertised as 250/400w is this how it’s labeled all the time? 2. How the hell do I hook this up to the luxcore ballast And now time for pics

06/04/2018, 06:22 PM	#1109
migs671 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 89	Has anyone ever upgraded there t5 in there Unit? Putting some ati components in it?

06/13/2018, 10:13 AM	#1120
lancesmith1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 54	I ran a Spectra at one point in time for a few months. I just couldn't get past it not having active cooling.

06/15/2018, 10:09 AM	#1121
Mr. House Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 10	Guys, I'm setting up a white RS Reefer 425XL + white GM Spectra, should I go 2x250W or 2x400W? According to BRS review 2x250W has lower PAR than ATI Sunpower 6x T5. Some of my friends say that there is no difference between 250W and 400W, and as they changed the bulbs they only saw difference in electricity bill, not in colors and growth. It's going to be 100% SPS Zeovit reef. __________________ Josef Bonk