AI Vega Color/Blue Owners Thread! - Page 2

Nanook · 09/07/2012, 08:44 PM

A couple of posts have been edited due to folks trying to avoid our censor for websites that aren't allowed to be mentioned based on their nefarious track records with Reef Central.

texasrainman · 09/07/2012, 08:44 PM

Hey Frisco. Message me when you get them. I wouldn't mind seeing them in person!

AliciaP · 09/07/2012, 10:06 PM

They are suppose to be dimmable even without the controller I thought. Is this true?

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

you have to buy he contoller seperte. 79.99

Yep I'm going to order a controller next week..

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:48 PM

They've arrived!!!

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:50 PM

Even got a little candy with my order...

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:51 PM

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:55 PM

This picture doesn't show up very well but they are very very bright...

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AliciaP

They are suppose to be dimmable even without the controller I thought. Is this true?

Enclosed with the module is a card that says you can increment all LED intensities by 20%. Otherwise there's nothing that says dimmable.

texasrainman · 09/07/2012, 10:58 PM

Anyone with sol-vega comparison?

nanoreefbro · 09/07/2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefbro

Well good news my Vegas finally arrived... Bad news is I ordered 4 of them and one doesn't seem to be working. So I called Reefgeek and left a message.. I'll try and post a few pics. I don't have them over my tank as I didn't order the rails to mount them in my canopy and I thought a controller was included?

I was able to contact AI and they said to plug in the power supply first and make sure you have a green light, then plug it into the module. Now it works fine...

mypepper · 09/08/2012, 08:28 AM

Nanoreefbro,

That's great news to hear, that all four of your Vega's are working. Great info to know, just in case the rest of us run into the same problem.

Question for you, how are you going to mount your new Vega's inside your existing hood?

Enjoy your new Vega's,
Randy

Mcbeezus · 09/08/2012, 09:20 AM

Whenever yall get a chance post pics of the lights above your tank! Anxious to see what the vegas look like in the water...ive been debating on vegas or radians for so long and have been trying to wait it out

Red_Ant · 09/08/2012, 11:24 AM

Nanoreef, does one light look "bright" enough to light up a 36x36x24 cube?

SteveWong · 09/08/2012, 12:06 PM

How did you pick the number of units for your setup? There's very little info on the AI site about recommended installations, etc.

Is each Vega unit roughly equivalent in output to a 250W MH like a Sol unit is?

I have a 165g bowfront: 72" long, 24" tall, 24" at its widest bowfront part, 18" wide on the sides.

Right now I'm running an Aquaspacelight 72" with 3x250 W MH and 4xPC 24W actinics. I've been waiting to pull the trigger to change to LED.

I'd like to have the capability to do SPS but right now it's mostly softies and a Galaxy coral.

I thought I might start with 3x Vega color units then expand to ? 5 in the future for SPS?

Any thoughts?

reefsurfing · 09/08/2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefbro

This picture doesn't show up very well but they are very very bright...

How do you like/dislike the color rendition?

qfrisco · 09/08/2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveWong

How did you pick the number of units for your setup? There's very little info on the AI site about recommended installations, etc.

Is each Vega unit roughly equivalent in output to a 250W MH like a Sol unit is?

I have a 165g bowfront: 72" long, 24" tall, 24" at its widest bowfront part, 18" wide on the sides.

Right now I'm running an Aquaspacelight 72" with 3x250 W MH and 4xPC 24W actinics. I've been waiting to pull the trigger to change to LED.

I'd like to have the capability to do SPS but right now it's mostly softies and a Galaxy coral.

I thought I might start with 3x Vega color units then expand to ? 5 in the future for SPS?

Any thoughts?

ReefGeek had the following sizing guidelines. I assume it came from AI:

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General Sizing Guideline:
- Recommended Tank Length: At ~2" above the top of the tank a single module is capable of covering a tank length of approximately 12", at ~6" above the top of the tank a single module is capable of covering a tank length of approximately 18" and at ~12" above the top of the tank a single module is capable of covering a tank length of approximately 24".
- Recommended Tank Depth: up to 36" with proper placement of corals.
- Recommended Tank Width: up to 30" with proper placement of corals.

Dustin1300 · 09/09/2012, 08:32 AM

I'm tagging along. I saw one in person yesterday at Premium Aquatics but was not over a tank. I have a 30" deep 600 gallon tank so not sure how I'd like the PAR at that depth. Anyone planning on doing some readings with a PAR meter once they get them? What attracts me to the AIs is how modular they are and the easy replacement of a puck in the future.

chadfarmer · 09/09/2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin1300

I'm tagging along. I saw one in person yesterday at Premium Aquatics but was not over a tank. I have a 30" deep 600 gallon tank so not sure how I'd like the PAR at that depth. Anyone planning on doing some readings with a PAR meter once they get them? What attracts me to the AIs is how modular they are and the easy replacement of a puck in the future.

butthe upgrade seems to cost 250.00

Guillaume · 09/09/2012, 10:25 AM

Following on this. Interested in purchasing an upgrade from Sol to Vega...

jonn13 · 09/09/2012, 11:06 AM

Just tagging along. Waiting for mine too ( vega color). Already paid for, just waiting to pick it up from my LFS

SteveWong · 09/09/2012, 11:43 AM

Does anyone know if the Vega can be controlled by an Apex controller? I know the Sols could using the hardwire cable, but the Vega being wireless, what happens then?

Bugger · 09/09/2012, 12:41 PM

What is the Par on it. And how does it compare to other modular led fixtures

jtrim123 · 09/09/2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveWong

Does anyone know if the Vega can be controlled by an Apex controller? I know the Sols could using the hardwire cable, but the Vega being wireless, what happens then?

Vega still has the hard wire port.

Dustin1300 · 09/09/2012, 01:21 PM

Agreed on the hard wire. I would not be surprised to see someone building an Android/iPhone app which would connect to the Vega. I'm not happy with the fact that AI did not make the controller for the wireless from the power source. Not sure why you can't unplug the remote but seems something basic that was overlooked.

09/07/2012, 08:44 PM	#26
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	A couple of posts have been edited due to folks trying to avoid our censor for websites that aren't allowed to be mentioned based on their nefarious track records with Reef Central. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

09/07/2012, 10:06 PM	#28
AliciaP Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Western NY Posts: 461	They are suppose to be dimmable even without the controller I thought. Is this true? __________________ 120g BB A few hammers, a few xenia, kenya and a mushroom. 1 foxface rabbitfish, 1 Y tang, 1 dusky jawfish, 1 bicolor blenny, 2 o. clowns, 2 snowflake clowns, 2 blue/green chromis, 2 brittle stars, l Current Tank Info: 120 gallon BB saltwater tank

09/09/2012, 08:32 AM	#43
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	I'm tagging along. I saw one in person yesterday at Premium Aquatics but was not over a tank. I have a 30" deep 600 gallon tank so not sure how I'd like the PAR at that depth. Anyone planning on doing some readings with a PAR meter once they get them? What attracts me to the AIs is how modular they are and the easy replacement of a puck in the future. __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT

09/09/2012, 10:25 AM	#45
Guillaume Another reef dependant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Québec Posts: 505	Following on this. Interested in purchasing an upgrade from Sol to Vega... __________________ G Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef

09/09/2012, 11:06 AM	#46
jonn13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poway, Ca Posts: 16	Just tagging along. Waiting for mine too ( vega color). Already paid for, just waiting to pick it up from my LFS Last edited by jonn13; 09/09/2012 at 11:11 AM.

09/07/2012, 08:44 PM	#27
texasrainman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: north texas Posts: 84	Hey Frisco. Message me when you get them. I wouldn't mind seeing them in person!

09/07/2012, 10:48 PM	#30
nanoreefbro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 416	They've arrived!!!

09/07/2012, 10:50 PM	#31
nanoreefbro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 416	Even got a little candy with my order...

09/07/2012, 10:51 PM	#32
nanoreefbro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 416

09/07/2012, 10:55 PM	#33
nanoreefbro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 416	This picture doesn't show up very well but they are very very bright...

09/07/2012, 10:58 PM	#35
texasrainman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: north texas Posts: 84	Anyone with sol-vega comparison?

09/08/2012, 08:28 AM	#37
mypepper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Mateo, Ca Posts: 422	Nanoreefbro, That's great news to hear, that all four of your Vega's are working. Great info to know, just in case the rest of us run into the same problem. Question for you, how are you going to mount your new Vega's inside your existing hood? Enjoy your new Vega's, Randy

09/08/2012, 09:20 AM	#38
Mcbeezus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 73	Whenever yall get a chance post pics of the lights above your tank! Anxious to see what the vegas look like in the water...ive been debating on vegas or radians for so long and have been trying to wait it out

09/08/2012, 11:24 AM	#39
Red_Ant Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 231	Nanoreef, does one light look "bright" enough to light up a 36x36x24 cube?

09/08/2012, 12:06 PM	#40
SteveWong Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 67	How did you pick the number of units for your setup? There's very little info on the AI site about recommended installations, etc. Is each Vega unit roughly equivalent in output to a 250W MH like a Sol unit is? I have a 165g bowfront: 72" long, 24" tall, 24" at its widest bowfront part, 18" wide on the sides. Right now I'm running an Aquaspacelight 72" with 3x250 W MH and 4xPC 24W actinics. I've been waiting to pull the trigger to change to LED. I'd like to have the capability to do SPS but right now it's mostly softies and a Galaxy coral. I thought I might start with 3x Vega color units then expand to ? 5 in the future for SPS? Any thoughts?

09/09/2012, 11:43 AM	#47
SteveWong Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 67	Does anyone know if the Vega can be controlled by an Apex controller? I know the Sols could using the hardwire cable, but the Vega being wireless, what happens then?

09/09/2012, 12:41 PM	#48
Bugger Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ontario Posts: 1,104	What is the Par on it. And how does it compare to other modular led fixtures

09/09/2012, 01:21 PM	#50
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Agreed on the hard wire. I would not be surprised to see someone building an Android/iPhone app which would connect to the Vega. I'm not happy with the fact that AI did not make the controller for the wireless from the power source. Not sure why you can't unplug the remote but seems something basic that was overlooked. __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT