AI Vega Color/Blue Owners Thread! - Page 3

jtrim123 · 09/09/2012, 01:50 PM

Someone has to have these over a tank by now!

SteveWong · 09/09/2012, 02:22 PM

That's good news re: the control port.

I've ordered a set of 3 Vegas -- looking forward to seeing them.

Honestly I'm surprised by how little info there is out there: I know these are new, but even the AI site doesn't have images of the lights on a tank, and gives only scant blurbs about functions, no downloadable pdfs of the manuals, etc.

These units are beautiful, with packaging, design, videos and a website worthy of Apple products, except for how little info they seem to provide. It's all very superficial information on the site.

That said, I ordered a set sight unseen!

Ledo · 09/09/2012, 04:04 PM

I've just ordered two of them to Brazil.

Waiting to enjoy!!!!!

bigtomt · 09/09/2012, 04:13 PM

Hi there is some info on youtube with the lights over a tank with the thunder storm setting http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=9FW2qCT2TD8

reef bloke · 09/09/2012, 04:29 PM

They are Sol over that tank not the new Vega.

Dustin1300 · 09/09/2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtomt

Hi there is some info on youtube with the lights over a tank with the thunder storm setting http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=9FW2qCT2TD8

That is from April of last year....Likely the AI SOLs.

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nanoreefbro · 09/09/2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mypepper

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

I was told AI has the rails you can mount in the canopy.. I think you can buy them from Reefgeek. I will find out for sure tomorrow when I call them..

nanoreefbro · 09/09/2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Ant

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

It's bright but for a tank with those dimensions I would probably get at least 2 for sure.. I'm thinking about installing two over a 36x30x24 tank.

nanoreefbro · 09/09/2012, 11:36 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?

Actually I spoke with Greg from Reefgeek about my setup. I have a 233 gal tank 72x30x24 which is pretty close to what you have. He told me I should be fine with 3 depending on high you put them but I decided on 4 since I currently have 3 Stark LED's over my tank and I noticed the coverage isn't very good. I know you can't compare Stark to AI but I felt more comfortable in ordering 4 instead of 3.

SteveWong · 09/10/2012, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the info, Nanoreefbro! It was funny because I was wondering why you got 4 units when your username indicated a nanoreef :-)

Given I don't have any SPS right now, I'll stick the 3 units, about 10-12" above water and then expand to 4 or more later on. Can't wait to see these.

Please put some on-tank images up when you get a chance -- this seems to be a very rare thing indeed!

Red_Ant · 09/10/2012, 05:42 AM

Thanks nanoreefbro. That's what I was thinking. I was hoping to start off with just one as I stock up my tank.

qfrisco · 09/10/2012, 08:24 AM

I should be getting my rail today, and the lights tomorrow. I'll be spending some time tonight taking pics so I can document the before/after, and will be posting all pics ASAP!

nanoreefbro · 09/10/2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveWong

Thanks for the info, Nanoreefbro! It was funny because I was wondering why you got 4 units when your username indicated a nanoreef :-)

Given I don't have any SPS right now, I'll stick the 3 units, about 10-12" above water and then expand to 4 or more later on. Can't wait to see these.

Please put some on-tank images up when you get a chance -- this seems to be a very rare thing indeed!

Lol.. I started with a few nano cube tanks thus the name Nanoreefbro lol.. I'll definitely get some pics up once I get it all setup.

Ledo · 09/10/2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qfrisco

I should be getting my rail today, and the lights tomorrow. I'll be spending some time tonight taking pics so I can document the before/after, and will be posting all pics ASAP!

SteveWong · 09/10/2012, 10:53 AM

I wrote to AI about controlling with the Apex, and here is their response:

====
Thank you for your inquiry. At this time the Vega will not be controlled via a 3rd party controller. It is our goal to have them controlled by Apex and Profilux in the future but currently will not be able to do so. The wireless controller that we offer will allow you full function of the units though with independent control, timers, storms, sunrise, sunset, cloud simulation etc. We will also have more information on the AI Director controlling mechanism end of September at MACNA 2012: http://www.aquaillumination.com/director/
============

So, it looks like as shipped now, these are NOT Apex controllable. That sucks but I see they have it planned for the future, so at least the capability exists. I hope that won't be vaporware. I ordered the wireless controller anyhow.

bvoss · 09/10/2012, 11:37 AM

Did you catch on the Advanced Aquarist review....They are shipping with a different LED combination that has been depicted in all the literature. They are shipping with 2 reds and 2 greens in each unit. I thinkt hat is a great idea, but I am really surprised they would make a change like that without telling anyone.

qfrisco · 09/10/2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvoss

Did you catch on the Advanced Aquarist review....They are shipping with a different LED combination that has been depicted in all the literature. They are shipping with 2 reds and 2 greens in each unit. I thinkt hat is a great idea, but I am really surprised they would make a change like that without telling anyone.

No, I didn't catch that - good to see that you were paying attention! :-) So is that a good thing that they tweaked it to include two reds and two greens? I'm slightly worried now that reducing the royal blue by four (instead of two originally spec'ed) is going to drop the PAR even more from the Blue model. I'm sure AI had good reason to make the change, but I guess we'll see!

Saltwatercoral2 · 09/10/2012, 04:43 PM

Anyone have theres yet? Wanting to order a couple but want to see them over a tank first

heckeng · 09/10/2012, 04:53 PM

Man, I SOOOO wish I had faith in LEDs enough to move on these.

Nizz · 09/10/2012, 09:39 PM

I don't see why you don't. They have worked out fine for a number of people now.

lordofthereef · 09/11/2012, 12:26 AM

This thread is useless without a fts!

MBVette · 09/11/2012, 06:01 AM

So has anyone mounted them over their tanks yet?

qfrisco · 09/11/2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBVette

So has anyone mounted them over their tanks yet?

I'm hoping to be a day or two away from that. My lights come in today, but I still have to figure out a way to mount them on top of my canopy (with the lights shining down a hole in the top). I took all sorts of "before" macros and FTSes, so I'll definitely be posting lots of pics soon!

Freeskier98 · 09/11/2012, 06:18 AM

FTS of new Lights vs old lights please!
What's with all these people posting pics of just the packaging or just the controller!??!

SoLiD · 09/11/2012, 07:16 AM

Nice to see it finally shipped out! Here we go again!!! XD

09/09/2012, 04:13 PM	#54
bigtomt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1	AI over tank Hi there is some info on youtube with the lights over a tank with the thunder storm setting http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=9FW2qCT2TD8

09/10/2012, 04:53 PM	#69
heckeng Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 260	Man, I SOOOO wish I had faith in LEDs enough to move on these. __________________ 90 gallon Zoa/Ricordia tank, 6x54w ATI dimmable Sunpower, SRO 1000int

09/11/2012, 12:26 AM	#71
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	This thread is useless without a fts! __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

09/11/2012, 07:16 AM	#75
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	Nice to see it finally shipped out! Here we go again!!! XD __________________ -David 40 Gallon Breeder on Steroids!!! Current Tank Info: Where you'll find an Acan and Orange Ricordea Garden in Bloom...

09/09/2012, 01:50 PM	#51
jtrim123 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Munster,IN Posts: 120	Someone has to have these over a tank by now!

09/09/2012, 02:22 PM	#52
SteveWong Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 67	That's good news re: the control port. I've ordered a set of 3 Vegas -- looking forward to seeing them. Honestly I'm surprised by how little info there is out there: I know these are new, but even the AI site doesn't have images of the lights on a tank, and gives only scant blurbs about functions, no downloadable pdfs of the manuals, etc. These units are beautiful, with packaging, design, videos and a website worthy of Apple products, except for how little info they seem to provide. It's all very superficial information on the site. That said, I ordered a set sight unseen!

09/09/2012, 04:04 PM	#53
Ledo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porto Alegre - Brazil Posts: 27	I've just ordered two of them to Brazil. Waiting to enjoy!!!!!

09/09/2012, 04:29 PM	#55
reef bloke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 270	They are Sol over that tank not the new Vega.

09/10/2012, 12:36 AM	#60
SteveWong Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 67	Thanks for the info, Nanoreefbro! It was funny because I was wondering why you got 4 units when your username indicated a nanoreef :-) Given I don't have any SPS right now, I'll stick the 3 units, about 10-12" above water and then expand to 4 or more later on. Can't wait to see these. Please put some on-tank images up when you get a chance -- this seems to be a very rare thing indeed!

09/10/2012, 05:42 AM	#61
Red_Ant Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 231	Thanks nanoreefbro. That's what I was thinking. I was hoping to start off with just one as I stock up my tank.

09/10/2012, 08:24 AM	#62
qfrisco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Area Posts: 1,389	I should be getting my rail today, and the lights tomorrow. I'll be spending some time tonight taking pics so I can document the before/after, and will be posting all pics ASAP!

09/10/2012, 10:53 AM	#65
SteveWong Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 67	I wrote to AI about controlling with the Apex, and here is their response: ==== Thank you for your inquiry. At this time the Vega will not be controlled via a 3rd party controller. It is our goal to have them controlled by Apex and Profilux in the future but currently will not be able to do so. The wireless controller that we offer will allow you full function of the units though with independent control, timers, storms, sunrise, sunset, cloud simulation etc. We will also have more information on the AI Director controlling mechanism end of September at MACNA 2012: http://www.aquaillumination.com/director/ ============ So, it looks like as shipped now, these are NOT Apex controllable. That sucks but I see they have it planned for the future, so at least the capability exists. I hope that won't be vaporware. I ordered the wireless controller anyhow.

09/10/2012, 11:37 AM	#66
bvoss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 795	Did you catch on the Advanced Aquarist review....They are shipping with a different LED combination that has been depicted in all the literature. They are shipping with 2 reds and 2 greens in each unit. I thinkt hat is a great idea, but I am really surprised they would make a change like that without telling anyone.

09/10/2012, 04:43 PM	#68
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	Anyone have theres yet? Wanting to order a couple but want to see them over a tank first

09/10/2012, 09:39 PM	#70
Nizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 181	I don't see why you don't. They have worked out fine for a number of people now.

09/11/2012, 06:01 AM	#72
MBVette Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 327	So has anyone mounted them over their tanks yet?

09/11/2012, 06:18 AM	#74
Freeskier98 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 274	FTS of new Lights vs old lights please! What's with all these people posting pics of just the packaging or just the controller!??!