AI Vega Color/Blue Owners Thread!

[bezlar]

Originally Posted by mypepper

Even though I've set my lunar period from 9 pm till 7 am, and set my nite intensities, my lunar lights are always on, even when there's no moon in the sky.

Is there's something I'm missing with setting the lunar cycle?

Thanks,
Randy

Ya I wish they would simplify the lunar cycle to just a on and off, to the main lighting period.

[MedRed]

Originally Posted by bezlar

Ya I wish they would simplify the lunar cycle to just a on and off, to the main lighting period.

Once I figured it out, I liked it just fine. I wish they offered a small led fixture that I could use just for the lunar cycle.

[theReefKing]

Originally Posted by ukguy

so following ReefKing's mount recommendations...

..

AWESOME! Hope you are as happy with the result as I was.

Good catch on the length of the bolts, I had to go back to Lowes and get the 1.5" too! I should update my post.

Tank looks awesome too!

[kajung2k]

Think of it this way. If you pay the 100.00 now you can have the vega. If you buy the SOL and change your mind its 250.00 per SOL to upgrade to Vega.

I think the option to have 20 channels of control (once the director is out), 5 watt white LEDs, sleeker design (not as tall as the SOLS) and to have better spread (for me) was worth it IMO.

Originally Posted by xfactor1315

I'm very interested in the sol ai. I don't feel like I need the color of the Vegas. Do y'all think to Vegas are worth the extra 100$? Ill have to buy 4 probably.

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by Nob35

Hi everyone
Sorry for jumping in on the thread but have a question about how hot the Vegas get.
I have a Red Sea max s650 that I would like to convert to LEDs the Vegas will fit in the front T5 area of the canopy but the space is limited so was wondering how hot they get and how much air movement is needed?
If needed I could drill holes in the heat sinks for the T5's above the fans on the Vegas to get cool air to them. The tank is 61"x21"x24 and the bottom of the lights would be about 5" AWL and my plan are for three Vegas with the option of fitting a fourth if needed.
Any input would be great. Thanks

They do not get hot at all. The fans do a good job keeping temps down. In addition to the making sure the fan is unobstructed, you need to make sure the sides of the Vega's heatsink are open as well. If I remember correctly, the fan blows down and out the left and right sides of the heatsink, so you need to make sure that path is clear.

5" AWL should work just fine, and I'd bet you would be fine with just three.

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by gr82fly

Trying to digest this thread but what is the consensus concerning the blue vs color Vegas. Anyone have any opinions?

Thinking of replacing 250watt 14k Phoenix MHs

Personally, I went with the color as I wanted as complete a spectrum as possible. If you follow any of the DIY LED threads, the latest generation of builds are adding colors other than white and blue to more closely mimic the spectrum of the popular MH and T5 bulbs.

Even if you go with the Vega Blues though, you will still be able to upgrade the pucks to that of the Color, but your total costs will be higher than if you went with the Colors from the beginning.

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by Acey1011

New to the LED world, upgrading my 4x24w tek light to 1 AI Sol Blue over my 60 gallon cube. Couple questions, Is 1 light enough? How high should it go above the tank? What intensities should I run the light at? Just new to this lighting and want to get a feel for it before I set it up and screw it up

This is more of a Vega thread, but many folks here have experience with the Sols as well. I think one Sol is enough for that tank, but given the Sol has tighter optics than the Vegas, you'll need to mount it up higher around 10-12" above the water.

You will want to start low with the intensities in order to properly acclimate your corals, if you have any. I'd start at 30% for all LEDs and increase by 5% every 5 days or so.

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by MedRed

Once I figured it out, I liked it just fine. I wish they offered a small led fixture that I could use just for the lunar cycle.

I still haven't figured them out. LOL. Could it be the fact that I'm using the "Easy Setup" for the timers that's messing me up?

[mypepper]

qfirsco,

I'm starting to think the same as you. I also use the Easy Setup mode, which maybe causing my lunar cycle not to work properly.

If anyone has their lunar cycle working like it should, a written step by step outline or short video clip, would be greatly appreciated so much.

Thanks again,
Randy

[Nob35]

Thanks for the info. If I get them will post my results in case someone else wants to put them in a confining area also

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by Nob35

Thanks for the info. If I get them will post my results in case someone else wants to put them in a confining area also

And take lots of pictures!

[ukguy]

ok so heres a couple of videos of the shimmer effect

disclaimers first, I've not cleaned the tank for a couple of weeks due to my operation, so the glass and sandbed is a mess....also the camera struggles to get the light level correct so its looking more blue/brighter than it is...

100% all LEDs

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...024_103005.mp4

and this is 100% without reds and Greens

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...024_103112.mp4

[ukguy]

and heres the video in acclimatization mode... 41% all, 15% red+Greens

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...024_113051.mp4

[kajung2k]

Thank you for the videos

Originally Posted by ukguy

ok so heres a couple of videos of the shimmer effect

disclaimers first, I've not cleaned the tank for a couple of weeks due to my operation, so the glass and sandbed is a mess....also the camera struggles to get the light level correct so its looking more blue/brighter than it is...

100% all LEDs

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...024_103005.mp4

and this is 100% without reds and Greens

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...024_103112.mp4

[bezlar]

Vega colors all the way. I had the cheap china LEDs on before with no green or red in them. Kinda washed out the colors of some of the things in tank, but with the vega colors everything looks great. Reds and purples really stand out now.

[bezlar]

Vega colors all the way. I had the cheap china LEDs on before with no green or red in them. Kinda washed out the colors of some of the things in tank, but with the vega colors everything looks great. Reds and purples really stand out now.

[xfactor1315]

I think the color is the route I will take then, thanks.

[Hooked4life]

Originally Posted by qfrisco

I still haven't figured them out. LOL. Could it be the fact that I'm using the "Easy Setup" for the timers that's messing me up?

I think it's the easy setup that's messing me up too, so I looked at the manual timers and I really don't get how they work.

Are there only 8? It looks like each timer will only control one color? Is so, and I use 6 to ramp up and turn all the lights on, how do I turn them off?

[Hooked4life]

Originally Posted by Hooked4life

I think it's the easy setup that's messing me up too, so I looked at the manual timers and I really don't get how they work.

Are there only 8? It looks like each timer will only control one color? Is so, and I use 6 to ramp up and turn all the lights on, how do I turn them off?

I think I can answer my own question - it looks like you can set each color in each timer. So each timer is then defined by the time (duh). The question is what do I want my tank to look like a x:00?

To shut colors down, I assume you set the intensity to 0%? Does the ramp time ramp it down?

I'm going to write my program out, then see if I have firther questions before I try to set it up. Still need to update firmware first.

Please tell me if any of the above is wrong. TIA

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by Hooked4life

I think I can answer my own question - it looks like you can set each color in each timer. So each timer is then defined by the time (duh). The question is what do I want my tank to look like a x:00?

To shut colors down, I assume you set the intensity to 0%? Does the ramp time ramp it down?

I'm going to write my program out, then see if I have firther questions before I try to set it up. Still need to update firmware first.

Please tell me if any of the above is wrong. TIA

I just found this video today: http://support.aquaillumination.com/...eo-timer-setup

I'm going to try again and see if I can figure it out tonight!

[Hooked4life]

Originally Posted by qfrisco

I just found this video today: http://support.aquaillumination.com/...eo-timer-setup

I'm going to try again and see if I can figure it out tonight!

That helps!

Thanks and good luck!

[trueisb2]

HELP! *URGENT*

I just updated the firmware for the new controller through AI support site, and now the wireless option doesn't work and the controller doesn't even recognize my VEGA. Now my light fixture is completely useless as it is PERMANENTLY OFF (the Disco Mode works if I click the red button on the fixture..)

Any help? or anyone have the old firmware, let me know!!!!!

[gbreynol]

Hold down the red button on the vegas for 10 seconds to reset them. The controller should then pair.

[qfrisco]

Originally Posted by gbreynol

Hold down the red button on the vegas for 10 seconds to reset them. The controller should then pair.

Yes, the Vegas need to forget their previous association to a controller. The above resets the Vegas and should then allow the controller to find and pair with them.

[qfrisco]

Spent some time playing with the Manual Timer Setup and I just don't get it! Here's what I do: I first go into Timer Setup (Easy) and set a Sunrise, Sunset, and Ramp time. I then set MAX and Nite intensities for each LED color.

The way I understand it, the easy timer setup is then supposed to automatically create timers for me, right? When I go into Timer Setup (Manual), I see nine timers created, but what's confusing me is that all nine timers are set for White. Shouldn't there be timers setup for the rest of the colors, too?

I must be missing something!