Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 35

moondoggy4 · 01/26/2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by coppertop128

Hello all!
I have been looking into some new lighting as I am hoping to move up to a 75 gallon tank here soon. This guy is what I have decided to grab up. I only have LPS corals right now and some softies, but I would love to start getting into SPS for the new tank. What bulb combo would you recommend? Hoping to have some birds nest and maybe one day acro on the top of the reef.

Sorry the link is not showing the light in question.

Maximus · 01/26/2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lsingh

How many wires comes out of spectra 24" model

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Three wires total, two for the t5's and one for the halide.

Enterprise7 · 01/31/2017, 02:58 PM

I just got a 60" Aurora. I programmed with my Mac and the Futura software. Purchased a dirty cheap android device and I can not get it to connect inside the app. I see the app has a 1* rating on google play, probably because it does not work. Anyone have any experience to help me?

Enterprise7 · 01/31/2017, 04:58 PM

I did get the Futura Android app to work so the device pairs, just the Aurora app does not seem to work

kodo28 · 02/06/2017, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by andrek787

Sorry but have you taken a look inside the Matrix? The "Active" cooling part consists of two fans, one draws air in and the second exhausts it out. The air travels between the fans but stays behind the reflectors. As such, there is no air movement over the bulbs themselves to cool them. At most the reflectors and ballasts are kept cool by this mechanism.

There is potentially a way to force the air to move over the bulbs by blocking air the direct flow of air between the fans with foam strips. Would need to use that orange heat resistant silicone foam to do this and that matterial is pretty expensive.

Well, if we look at the fixture and fans in/out function and as the fixture is well sealed with splash guard this will make like a "vacuum" effect behind the reflector but also where the tubes are located.

Maybe also changing the fans could help on the cooling. Actually the Giesemann use Sunon MagLev MB60101V3-000U-A99 cooling fan with following specs

RegalAngel · 02/06/2017, 11:14 AM

Any news on the Genesis?

Have decided on this fixture, but am waiting on the Genesis for comparison to the Aurora, especially cost.
For my 8 foot 300g, I am interested in the 72" unit with the 5 cluster LEDs and 4 bulb T5.
Best coverage compared to the 60" w/4 LED clusters.

Perhaps the Aurora will go on sale once the Genesis makes its appearance.

andrek787 · 02/06/2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kodo28

Well, if we look at the fixture and fans in/out function and as the fixture is well sealed with splash guard this will make like a "vacuum" effect behind the reflector but also where the tubes are located.

Maybe also changing the fans could help on the cooling. Actually the Giesemann use Sunon MagLev MB60101V3-000U-A99 cooling fan with following specs

Sense the air flow will always take the path of least resistance, I dont see how it would pass over the bulbs. If you added a seal to create a wall separating the in and out fans that would force the air to flow over the bulbs instead.

Salty150 · 02/06/2017, 12:12 PM

I was told that the Genesis will be more competitively priced - like the VerVve is...

Anyone know if that is true?

125mph · 02/17/2017, 10:01 PM

Hi guys, seriously considering the Aurora 60" for my new 180G... Not very much info about it, and I'm reading that these may not hold up... anyone have one in any size, how are they? Durable? Works well?

rtparty · 02/17/2017, 10:49 PM

Look up Broadfield and his tank. He had the Aurora and liked it. Now he's using the MH/T5 fixture

125mph · 02/17/2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rtparty

Look up Broadfield and his tank. He had the Aurora and liked it. Now he's using the MH/T5 fixture

Will do... why the switch if he liked it?

rtparty · 02/17/2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 125mph

Will do... why the switch if he liked it?

I don't remember the exact reasons. On his clay-boa thread he talks about it

Salty150 · 02/17/2017, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RegalAngel

Any news on the Genesis?

I am interested in the 72" unit with the 5 cluster LEDs and 4 bulb T5.

Would love to know more also!

ReefCowboy · 02/18/2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 125mph

Will do... why the switch if he liked it?

I follow his thread, and he wanted to try MH. He was telling me in only two weeks after the switch he was already seeing colors improve.

I have also read other users get better results when switched from ATI'S hybrid to a regular sunpower T5 unit. The Spectra MH/T5 seems like an amazing fixture, but way too much heat

ReefCowboy · 02/18/2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RegalAngel

Any news on the Genesis?

Have decided on this fixture, but am waiting on the Genesis for comparison to the Aurora, especially cost.
For my 8 foot 300g, I am interested in the 72" unit with the 5 cluster LEDs and 4 bulb T5.
Best coverage compared to the 60" w/4 LED clusters.

Perhaps the Aurora will go on sale once the Genesis makes its appearance.

I would wait until you see the Genesis. I saw it in person at Reefapalooza last year and was dissapointed with the light put out.
The fixture's outside look also didnt look sharp at all compared to what we see with the Spectra, Infinity.

Salty150 · 02/18/2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

The fixture's outside look also didnt look sharp at all compared to what we see with the Spectra, Infinity.

I thought it looked pretty darn nice in this video...?

At 1:02

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ZrVmR-V1I

Salty150 · 02/18/2017, 11:38 AM

According to this website the Viva is going to be $679

https://www.sewatec.de/giesemann-lightings/vervve/

ReefCowboy · 02/18/2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty150

I thought it looked pretty darn nice in this video...?

At 1:02

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ZrVmR-V1I

Gregg Carroll can maybe pitch in his opinion, as he saw it there as well? Coralvue had told me it was then a prototype, but that there would be no known changes to the final version.
They had the black 48" version I believe, and I placed it over the table checking the light put out and found it to be a bit lacking... the aurora on the other hand looked amazing over an Elos tank at Manhattan Aquariums. The white Aurora is a beautiful light to say the least...
I took pics of the Genesis, am looking for it...

Enterprise7 · 02/21/2017, 07:56 AM

I got the 60" Aurora and have only had it running for a few weeks. I have to use the old app to program it as the aurora one does not work. I talked to the service guy that sold me on the fixture as he maintains 3 of them for clients. I bought it off Bulk Reef Supply and it does not come with bulbs. The 60" fixture uses 240V ballast and it comes with a transformer. The T5s are dimmable. I currently have 3 ATI Blue plus and a 1 Purple plus in it and have turned down the white channel to 40% to get a look I like. I tried for a year with 2 Kessil AP700s and have a ton of brown SPS to show for it. Things have already started to improve and I should have at least swapped to T5s months ago. Just bought some new SPS frags so I will see if they have any color issues or not.

My previous tank had a MH/T5 combo and I had pretty good success with lesser equipment and upkeep than I currently have. MH is certainly wonderful, but there is a lot of heat and I had to have a fan to keep it cool.

andrek787 · 02/21/2017, 12:49 PM

I made some progress on my Matrix II-based LED\T5 hybrid project, so I figured I would share

:

Brand-new Matrix Gutted and rewired:

LED Cluster close ups:

Test-firing the Cluster:

Cluster vs Hydra52 coverage comparison:

rtparty · 02/21/2017, 12:55 PM

Pics aren't working...

andrek787 · 02/21/2017, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rtparty

Pics aren't working...

Should be fixed now.

andrek787 · 02/21/2017, 01:19 PM

Ignore the light color, I didnt hook up the controller yet so I couldnt really adjust the power on the LEDs.

The fixture will have 4 clusters. Each cluster is around 140w worth of LEDs with 12 channels:

Royal Blue 455nm
Blue - 465nm
Deep Blue - 440nm
HyperViolet - 425
Violets - 405nm + 415nm
Cyan - 495nm
Mint - 440nm + 525nm
Neutral White - 4700K 90CRI
PC Amber - 560nm
Red - 630nm
Deep Red 675nm
Moonlight (blue)

Its a mix of Luxeon and SemiLeds

rtparty · 02/21/2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by andrek787

Should be fixed now.

Looking good!

Jon532 · 02/22/2017, 10:09 PM

Why does it seem no one ever talking about the Vervve ... when BRS first got this light and did a review it really looked nice and they seemed big on it. But it seems like NO ONE ever talks about it. Does this light just suck or does everyone at this price point just go with the radions?

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02/17/2017, 10:01 PM	#859
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Hi guys, seriously considering the Aurora 60" for my new 180G... Not very much info about it, and I'm reading that these may not hold up... anyone have one in any size, how are they? Durable? Works well? __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

02/17/2017, 10:49 PM	#860
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Look up Broadfield and his tank. He had the Aurora and liked it. Now he's using the MH/T5 fixture __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

02/21/2017, 12:49 PM	#870
andrek787 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 378	I made some progress on my Matrix II-based LED\T5 hybrid project, so I figured I would share : Brand-new Matrix Gutted and rewired: LED Cluster close ups: Test-firing the Cluster: Cluster vs Hydra52 coverage comparison: __________________ SCA starphire 150 gallon, custom Advanced Acrylics 50g sump, 3 x Hydra52 Hybrids, 2 x Gyre xf-150, 2 x Kessil A150 6700k fuge lights, ATI 250is Skimmer, Skimz RR-153 bio-pellet, Kore 5th Doser Last edited by andrek787; 02/21/2017 at 01:11 PM.

02/21/2017, 12:55 PM	#871
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Pics aren't working... __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

02/21/2017, 01:19 PM	#873
andrek787 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 378	Ignore the light color, I didnt hook up the controller yet so I couldnt really adjust the power on the LEDs. The fixture will have 4 clusters. Each cluster is around 140w worth of LEDs with 12 channels: Royal Blue 455nm Blue - 465nm Deep Blue - 440nm HyperViolet - 425 Violets - 405nm + 415nm Cyan - 495nm Mint - 440nm + 525nm Neutral White - 4700K 90CRI PC Amber - 560nm Red - 630nm Deep Red 675nm Moonlight (blue) Its a mix of Luxeon and SemiLeds __________________ SCA starphire 150 gallon, custom Advanced Acrylics 50g sump, 3 x Hydra52 Hybrids, 2 x Gyre xf-150, 2 x Kessil A150 6700k fuge lights, ATI 250is Skimmer, Skimz RR-153 bio-pellet, Kore 5th Doser

01/31/2017, 02:58 PM	#853
Enterprise7 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 21	I just got a 60" Aurora. I programmed with my Mac and the Futura software. Purchased a dirty cheap android device and I can not get it to connect inside the app. I see the app has a 1* rating on google play, probably because it does not work. Anyone have any experience to help me?

01/31/2017, 04:58 PM	#854
Enterprise7 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 21	I did get the Futura Android app to work so the device pairs, just the Aurora app does not seem to work

02/06/2017, 11:14 AM	#856
RegalAngel Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Redwood Reef Posts: 908	Any news on the Genesis? Have decided on this fixture, but am waiting on the Genesis for comparison to the Aurora, especially cost. For my 8 foot 300g, I am interested in the 72" unit with the 5 cluster LEDs and 4 bulb T5. Best coverage compared to the 60" w/4 LED clusters. Perhaps the Aurora will go on sale once the Genesis makes its appearance.

02/06/2017, 12:12 PM	#858
Salty150 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,345	I was told that the Genesis will be more competitively priced - like the VerVve is... Anyone know if that is true?

02/18/2017, 11:38 AM	#867
Salty150 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,345	According to this website the Viva is going to be $679 https://www.sewatec.de/giesemann-lightings/vervve/

02/21/2017, 07:56 AM	#869
Enterprise7 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 21	I got the 60" Aurora and have only had it running for a few weeks. I have to use the old app to program it as the aurora one does not work. I talked to the service guy that sold me on the fixture as he maintains 3 of them for clients. I bought it off Bulk Reef Supply and it does not come with bulbs. The 60" fixture uses 240V ballast and it comes with a transformer. The T5s are dimmable. I currently have 3 ATI Blue plus and a 1 Purple plus in it and have turned down the white channel to 40% to get a look I like. I tried for a year with 2 Kessil AP700s and have a ton of brown SPS to show for it. Things have already started to improve and I should have at least swapped to T5s months ago. Just bought some new SPS frags so I will see if they have any color issues or not. My previous tank had a MH/T5 combo and I had pretty good success with lesser equipment and upkeep than I currently have. MH is certainly wonderful, but there is a lot of heat and I had to have a fan to keep it cool.

02/22/2017, 10:09 PM	#875
Jon532 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Prestonsburg Ky Posts: 107	Why does it seem no one ever talking about the Vervve ... when BRS first got this light and did a review it really looked nice and they seemed big on it. But it seems like NO ONE ever talks about it. Does this light just suck or does everyone at this price point just go with the radions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk