Hydra 52 vs Maxspect Ethereal vs Giesemann Vervve

V4Vendetta · 11/05/2016, 02:24 AM

Hey guys
Just have one last equipment decision that needs some help.
Hydra 52 vs Maxspect Ethereal vs Giesemann Vervve.
I want to be able to grow all mixed SPS, LPS, Softies.

1.Maxspect Ethereal - like to price but haven't been able to find any reviews on it. Would it be strong enough to grow SPS?
2.Giesemann Vervve - love to design but it's the most expensive one and can't find reviews on it either
3.Hydra 52 - Not really fan of the rectangular block design but it seems to have good reviews.

Which one would you guys recommend I go with? I excluded Radion from my list due to the fact that you still have to buy wifi link accessory to control it.

And for the love of god, you

greedy companies need to include mount with the leds instead of trying to squeeze every damn cent from your customers.

kapri G · 11/05/2016, 04:57 AM

Hi,
I just installed the Giesemann Vervve plus on my tank yesterday, so far the light is amazing.
Here's my two cents so far:
full spectrum light exceeds most others on the market,except Radion G4
4 channels of blue !!!
the wifi control is complete in the ability to control all separate channels, weather effects, intensity,etc. and available for Iphone, android , PC & MAC,only glitch so far is that you have reconnect with the bluetooth every time to adjust lights but that only takes 15 seconds at most ( app glitch...IMO)
This light installed at the right height will be perfect for all SPS, LPS .
And most of all It's German engineering, speaks for itself.
And your right about the mounts I had to create my own instead of paying extra for it...
good luck..

ReefCowboy · 11/05/2016, 05:42 AM

IMO vervve is the way to go by far...I was also atrongly considering it when I went LEDs. Beautiful and powerful

V4Vendetta · 11/05/2016, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kapri G

Hi,
I just installed the Giesemann Vervve plus on my tank yesterday, so far the light is amazing.
Here's my two cents so far:
full spectrum light exceeds most others on the market,except Radion G4
4 channels of blue !!!
the wifi control is complete in the ability to control all separate channels, weather effects, intensity,etc. and available for Iphone, android , PC & MAC,only glitch so far is that you have reconnect with the bluetooth every time to adjust lights but that only takes 15 seconds at most ( app glitch...IMO)
This light installed at the right height will be perfect for all SPS, LPS .
And most of all It's German engineering, speaks for itself.
And your right about the mounts I had to create my own instead of paying extra for it...
good luck..

Do you have any pics of your custom mount by chance? would love to see how you routed the wires and the direction of the fixture.

V4Vendetta · 11/05/2016, 07:23 AM

also is it controlled through bluetooth or wifi? or both?

kapri G · 11/05/2016, 02:52 PM

Its controlled by bluetooth and I mounted it in my hood with two aluminum rails in the center. It sits about 12" off the water level.

dz6t · 11/07/2016, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kapri G

Hi,

full spectrum light exceeds most others on the market,except Radion G4

This light installed at the right height will be perfect for all SPS, LPS .
And most of all It's German engineering, speaks for itself.
And your right about the mounts I had to create my own instead of paying extra for it...
good luck..

Do you mind sharing your testing methods that led to your statement?
Thanks

kapri G · 11/08/2016, 07:44 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK56iQ2IrYQ

BRS video on the Vervve

LQT · 11/08/2016, 08:07 PM

I find the Maxspect Ethereal quite intriguing. I like how the LEDs are grouped together in sets of 5 diodes without optics for a total of 8 mini pucks housed in mini reflectors spread out in a U shape throughout the fixture. With the mini puck layout as it is, I wonder if it is more effective at reducing shadowing better than the traditional 2 puck layouts in the XR30 and the Verve. They have also gotten rid rid of the red and green diodes in favor of neutral white and warm white and have violet diodes standard as well.

rhinonm · 11/09/2016, 09:27 AM

I think the Ethereal is the most innovative LED thats come out this year. I'm looking forward to seeing some builds with this light.

kapri G · 11/13/2016, 04:32 PM

I have the Vervve Plus fixture and Orbit marine pro over my 90 it's been two weeks and I'm still adjusting the intensity it's running at 45%. The tank has just been re-worked after getting overrun by aiptasia. This fixture is excellent in intensity and PAR.

Ben.91 · 11/13/2016, 11:01 PM

Maxspect etheral is the best bang for your buck out of the 3 and will def grow sps. There's a vid on YouTube of it tested over 24in tall cube and it read 250 on the bottom of the tank. It's also the only one that comes with the controller and mounting bracket.

11/05/2016, 02:24 AM	#1
V4Vendetta Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 18	Hydra 52 vs Maxspect Ethereal vs Giesemann Vervve Hey guys Just have one last equipment decision that needs some help. Hydra 52 vs Maxspect Ethereal vs Giesemann Vervve. I want to be able to grow all mixed SPS, LPS, Softies. 1.Maxspect Ethereal - like to price but haven't been able to find any reviews on it. Would it be strong enough to grow SPS? 2.Giesemann Vervve - love to design but it's the most expensive one and can't find reviews on it either 3.Hydra 52 - Not really fan of the rectangular block design but it seems to have good reviews. Which one would you guys recommend I go with? I excluded Radion from my list due to the fact that you still have to buy wifi link accessory to control it. And for the love of god, you greedy companies need to include mount with the leds instead of trying to squeeze every damn cent from your customers.

11/05/2016, 04:57 AM	#2
kapri G Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: long Island, NY Posts: 61	Hi, I just installed the Giesemann Vervve plus on my tank yesterday, so far the light is amazing. Here's my two cents so far: full spectrum light exceeds most others on the market,except Radion G4 4 channels of blue !!! the wifi control is complete in the ability to control all separate channels, weather effects, intensity,etc. and available for Iphone, android , PC & MAC,only glitch so far is that you have reconnect with the bluetooth every time to adjust lights but that only takes 15 seconds at most ( app glitch...IMO) This light installed at the right height will be perfect for all SPS, LPS . And most of all It's German engineering, speaks for itself. And your right about the mounts I had to create my own instead of paying extra for it... good luck.. __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: 90 & 34 RSM & 14 biocube

11/05/2016, 05:42 AM	#3
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	IMO vervve is the way to go by far...I was also atrongly considering it when I went LEDs. Beautiful and powerful __________________ 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

11/08/2016, 07:44 PM	#8
kapri G Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: long Island, NY Posts: 61	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK56iQ2IrYQ BRS video on the Vervve __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: 90 & 34 RSM & 14 biocube

11/08/2016, 08:07 PM	#9
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	I find the Maxspect Ethereal quite intriguing. I like how the LEDs are grouped together in sets of 5 diodes without optics for a total of 8 mini pucks housed in mini reflectors spread out in a U shape throughout the fixture. With the mini puck layout as it is, I wonder if it is more effective at reducing shadowing better than the traditional 2 puck layouts in the XR30 and the Verve. They have also gotten rid rid of the red and green diodes in favor of neutral white and warm white and have violet diodes standard as well. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

11/05/2016, 07:23 AM	#5
V4Vendetta Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 18	also is it controlled through bluetooth or wifi? or both?

11/09/2016, 09:27 AM	#10
rhinonm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA Posts: 302	I think the Ethereal is the most innovative LED thats come out this year. I'm looking forward to seeing some builds with this light. __________________ 180g 60x35x20 Rimless, 48" Sunpower, 5000 SRO Skimmer, 40" Advanced Acrylics Sump Current Tank Info: 200g SPS

11/13/2016, 11:01 PM	#12
Ben.91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Kennesaw Posts: 107	Maxspect etheral is the best bang for your buck out of the 3 and will def grow sps. There's a vid on YouTube of it tested over 24in tall cube and it read 250 on the bottom of the tank. It's also the only one that comes with the controller and mounting bracket.