Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 20

cthedaytrader · 10/20/2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

What about using a Elos light aren't they 36'' long and have dual MH I think they are double ended though.

Yes, but they are discontinued and haven't seen one of them for sale in a long long time lol. Unfortunately, all the new technology has driven quality MH into the ground. I regret not bought these years ago, or the sfigolio. You rarely see any of these high end lights up for sale anymore. I saw some xr6s for sale today, in the FS forum, but they are DE and I want to stick with SE and Radiums.

moondoggy4 · 10/20/2015, 10:29 PM

Yeah the DE are a lot easier to get and the Spectra are much tougher to find. I have the 24'' DE model. Those XR6s are very tempting.

ReefBum · 10/21/2015, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cthedaytrader

Thanks Reefbum,

I still love your old tank, still one of my favorites I always go back and look at it. I love your new setup too, and I was looking at your website the other day and going through your pics and videos. I love it, exactly the size I want to get when I finally move and upgrade my tank. My tank was also built by Coast to Coast, you wont regret that, my tank is built like a tank lol

I have definitely been considering your option as well. I was thinking about that, but a few things gave me pause.
My tank is only 18 inches deep, and every time I add a second Halide, it seems to be too much for some sps, and it leaves me with no lower light spots at all, and some corals just cant take it. At one time, I tried running one halide then have it go off and run the second halide so they weren't on at the same time, and that did help a little

Another issue, is having the t5s across the tank like that, I thought might create an odd banded look.

The final thing that makes me cringe a bit, is having to waste money on replacing 8 t5s every 8- 12 months for no good reason rather than 2 24" or 36". I wish giesemann would make a 36" fixture lol.

Another plus to your suggestion is having both fixtures ready and waiting for when I upgrade tank size.

A downside is explaining to the wife how i ended up with these two amazing new fixtures over my tank instead of one lol

Thanks Chris! That was a great tank. Yes, the new tank is pretty sweet as well.....now I just have to stock it with some sticks

I hear you regarding your dilemma. You may want to reach out to a Giesemann dealer and see if they can make a 36" fixture. When I was talking with Aquarium Specialty they said Giesemann could have made custom a 5' long fixture for my tank. Anyway, good luck.

txdragonslayer · 11/07/2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenpau

Probably the nicest piece of rock work I have seen in any tank....ever!!! Great work mate!

How are you liking your matrix II, i am thinking of getting one for a frag tank in my office.

RxReefer · 11/13/2015, 10:20 PM

I just received my Matrix ii dimmable and it looks amazing! Anyone have personal experience on how dimming the lights affects longevity? ??

r23guy009 · 11/14/2015, 03:30 PM

I just got a matrixx t-5 light fixture and the hanging kit from BRS. For the life of me, I can not figure out how to attach the hanging kit to the light. The instruction manual says to attach the cable connectors to the light fixture but it does not say how to do that! There are also no diagrams. TIA!

shred5 · 11/14/2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by r23guy009

I just got a matrixx t-5 light fixture and the hanging kit from BRS. For the life of me, I can not figure out how to attach the hanging kit to the light. The instruction manual says to attach the cable connectors to the light fixture but it does not say how to do that! There are also no diagrams. TIA!

Johnseye · 11/24/2015, 12:48 AM

About to pull the trigger on a Spectra. Question is 400w or 250w?
New tank will be 72"l x 30"w x 24"d. Might make it 84". If I got the 400w could I still run 250w bulbs with the right ballasts?

ReefBum · 11/24/2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnseye

About to pull the trigger on a Spectra. Question is 400w or 250w?
New tank will be 72"l x 30"w x 24"d. Might make it 84". If I got the 400w could I still run 250w bulbs with the right ballasts?

I know with a Luxcore 400 Watt Dimmable Ballast (i have two) you can run 250W bulbs. It is a selectable ballast and even has settings to drive the bulbs higher, like a HQI setting.

Rod1972a · 11/24/2015, 07:44 AM

Dear coleagues,

I need to replace the bulbs in my Red Sea Max 250, where I have 6 x 39W T5 bulbs. Wich combination of Giesemann liht s do you suggest for a reef tank with mostly SPS and LPS?

Zacktosterone · 12/03/2015, 09:27 AM

Hey guys, just a quick question. How's customer support with this fixture?

chris@CoralVue · 12/03/2015, 09:29 AM

It's awesome. www.coralvue.com/support or 985-781-9078.

Chris

Zacktosterone · 12/03/2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chris@CoralVue

It's awesome. www.coralvue.com/support or 985-781-9078.

Chris

Oh hey Chris lol. How's the heat in the room . for example I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger. The only rebuddle I have from my wife is the heat in the room.

chris@CoralVue · 12/03/2015, 10:37 AM

The fixture gets warm, but it shouldn't change the temp in the room.

Chris

Zacktosterone · 12/06/2015, 01:14 PM

Is anyone running m80 ballasts with their spectra? I want to run 250 watt radiums with it

Jeffie · 12/06/2015, 03:14 PM

Where are people getting the white Matrixx2 fixtures? I see BRS only has black available..

shred5 · 12/06/2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffie

Where are people getting the white Matrixx2 fixtures? I see BRS only has black available..

I would call and ask.. They had them so maybe they sold out...

Jeffie · 12/08/2015, 04:01 PM

I did, they said no dice. Black is all they will have. Been trying to get into contact with Coralvue and I guess they never answer their phones or return VM's

solitude127 · 12/08/2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

Hey guys, just a quick question. How's customer support with this fixture?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris@CoralVue

It's awesome. www.coralvue.com/support or 985-781-9078.

Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffie

I did, they said no dice. Black is all they will have. Been trying to get into contact with Coralvue and I guess they never answer their phones or return VM's

Ahh bummer. I thought after a few posts ago, it would be much better.

reefSTC · 12/08/2015, 07:11 PM

Anyone has a tip/instruction on how to convert the Spectra white receptacle plug to work with Luxcore or Hamilton ballast?

Johnseye · 12/08/2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by reefSTC

Anyone has a tip/instruction on how to convert the Spectra white receptacle plug to work with Luxcore or Hamilton ballast?

Funny you should ask, I just did this about 10 minutes ago. The instructions are in the Luxcore ballast. White to brown, black to blue and green to green/yellow. The white adapters come with the Spectra fixture. You need a little standard and phillips screwdriver for the adapters. I unscrewed one of the white connectors on the Spectra to see how to align the adapter. Let me know if you need further defining of the process.

reefSTC · 12/08/2015, 08:10 PM

Thanks John.

Looks like there is some sort of adapter included with the Luxcore ballast that can do this. Anyone knows if I can get this adapter separately or I have to get a Luxcore to get it?

Heavy Hittah · 12/08/2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shred5

Can I ask about the bars you're using. Where'd you get them

Johnseye · 12/08/2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by reefSTC

Thanks John.

Looks like there is some sort of adapter included with the Luxcore ballast that can do this. Anyone knows if I can get this adapter separately or I have to get a Luxcore to get it?

No adapters were included in my Luxcore ballast. They came with the Spectra. There is a special plug with bare wires included with the Luxcore that plugs into one end of the ballast. The bare wires go into the adapter that came with the Spectra.

jbm421 · 12/08/2015, 09:22 PM

Does anyone on here have the Aurora LED T5 Hybrid Fixture - Giesemann?
If so how do you like it?
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aurora...giesemann.html

11/24/2015, 12:48 AM	#483
Johnseye Reef Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Naperville, IL. Posts: 1,196	About to pull the trigger on a Spectra. Question is 400w or 250w? New tank will be 72"l x 30"w x 24"d. Might make it 84". If I got the 400w could I still run 250w bulbs with the right ballasts? __________________ - John New 260g build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2557715 Current Tank Info: 260g reef, Giesemann Spectra MH/T5/Kessil A160, Dastaco CaRx, Vortechs, Lifereef skimmer, Red Dragon 3, Apex, Genesis, Angles, Tang, Trigger, Clowns, Anthias, Wrasses, Cardinals, SPS, LPS

10/20/2015, 10:29 PM	#477
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Yeah the DE are a lot easier to get and the Spectra are much tougher to find. I have the 24'' DE model. Those XR6s are very tempting.

11/13/2015, 10:20 PM	#480
RxReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 51	I just received my Matrix ii dimmable and it looks amazing! Anyone have personal experience on how dimming the lights affects longevity? ??

11/14/2015, 03:30 PM	#481
r23guy009 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 6	I just got a matrixx t-5 light fixture and the hanging kit from BRS. For the life of me, I can not figure out how to attach the hanging kit to the light. The instruction manual says to attach the cable connectors to the light fixture but it does not say how to do that! There are also no diagrams. TIA!

11/24/2015, 07:44 AM	#485
Rod1972a Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Caxias do Sul - Brazil Posts: 8	Dear coleagues, I need to replace the bulbs in my Red Sea Max 250, where I have 6 x 39W T5 bulbs. Wich combination of Giesemann liht s do you suggest for a reef tank with mostly SPS and LPS?

12/03/2015, 09:27 AM	#486
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	Hey guys, just a quick question. How's customer support with this fixture?

12/03/2015, 09:29 AM	#487
chris@CoralVue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 249	It's awesome. www.coralvue.com/support or 985-781-9078. Chris

12/03/2015, 10:37 AM	#489
chris@CoralVue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 249	The fixture gets warm, but it shouldn't change the temp in the room. Chris

12/06/2015, 01:14 PM	#490
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	Is anyone running m80 ballasts with their spectra? I want to run 250 watt radiums with it

12/06/2015, 03:14 PM	#491
Jeffie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,187	Where are people getting the white Matrixx2 fixtures? I see BRS only has black available..

12/08/2015, 04:01 PM	#493
Jeffie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,187	I did, they said no dice. Black is all they will have. Been trying to get into contact with Coralvue and I guess they never answer their phones or return VM's

12/08/2015, 07:11 PM	#495
reefSTC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 58	Anyone has a tip/instruction on how to convert the Spectra white receptacle plug to work with Luxcore or Hamilton ballast?

12/08/2015, 08:10 PM	#497
reefSTC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 58	Thanks John. Looks like there is some sort of adapter included with the Luxcore ballast that can do this. Anyone knows if I can get this adapter separately or I have to get a Luxcore to get it?

12/08/2015, 09:22 PM	#500
jbm421 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 168	Does anyone on here have the Aurora LED T5 Hybrid Fixture - Giesemann? If so how do you like it? http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aurora...giesemann.html