AquaIllumination LED - Page 2

cerreta · 04/19/2009, 09:22 PM

Just bought one module for a nano tank. I will be conducting a full review of this lamp in comparison to MH systems. I will also commentate on other lighting systems and how it compares with glow and pop of coral colors, which is often not represented in measurements. But, when you see it, you know it.

Should be up later this week.

becact · 04/20/2009, 02:58 PM

There are some commonly used high power LEDs in the 460nm range that provide excellent fluorescence. This is about the same spectrum as an ATI blue+ bulb, or the Current Powerbrite LED bars. LED fluorescence is the best out there, IMHO.

Most DIY LED setups include a mixture of Cree Q5 Whites and Royal Blues. If you put the strings of LEDs on separate controllers, you can tune the color to whatever you want by dimming in and out the white and blue separately. So you can go from a 10,000K look to a 20,000K+ look just by turning the knob.

luisagos · 04/20/2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by cerreta
Just bought one module for a nano tank. I will be conducting a full review of this lamp in comparison to MH systems. I will also commentate on other lighting systems and how it compares with glow and pop of coral colors, which is often not represented in measurements. But, when you see it, you know it.

Should be up later this week.

I am looking forward for your review.

Mr_Harry · 04/20/2009, 04:38 PM

Do I dare ask how much they cost?

tmcchicago · 04/20/2009, 04:43 PM

I have had the system for about four months now. Replaced a Solaris H4. You can see pics of the tank after four months of the Aqua Illumination LEDs here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1622525

I am very happy with the AI system in terms of light output, heat and overall construction quality. I just wish that the AI system had been out when I first set up the tank, so I could jave skipped the Solaris experience.

04/19/2009, 09:22 PM	#26
cerreta Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,551	Just bought one module for a nano tank. I will be conducting a full review of this lamp in comparison to MH systems. I will also commentate on other lighting systems and how it compares with glow and pop of coral colors, which is often not represented in measurements. But, when you see it, you know it. Should be up later this week. __________________ Cheers, Scott

04/20/2009, 04:43 PM	#30
tmcchicago Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 109	I have had the system for about four months now. Replaced a Solaris H4. You can see pics of the tank after four months of the Aqua Illumination LEDs here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1622525 I am very happy with the AI system in terms of light output, heat and overall construction quality. I just wish that the AI system had been out when I first set up the tank, so I could jave skipped the Solaris experience. __________________ 120g Glass w/ custom sump and refugium Mag 12 Closed Loop Bermuda BPS-3C Skimmer Mini Cal CR-1 Reactor Vertex Illumina 260 LED Lighting Current Tank Info: 120G Reef

04/20/2009, 02:58 PM	#27
becact Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 550	There are some commonly used high power LEDs in the 460nm range that provide excellent fluorescence. This is about the same spectrum as an ATI blue+ bulb, or the Current Powerbrite LED bars. LED fluorescence is the best out there, IMHO. Most DIY LED setups include a mixture of Cree Q5 Whites and Royal Blues. If you put the strings of LEDs on separate controllers, you can tune the color to whatever you want by dimming in and out the white and blue separately. So you can go from a 10,000K look to a 20,000K+ look just by turning the knob.

04/20/2009, 04:38 PM	#29
Mr_Harry Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clay, NY Posts: 65	Do I dare ask how much they cost?