Vertex vs Mazarra vs Orphek - Page 5

BonsaiNut · 08/29/2011, 09:53 AM

[QUOTE=Rxfoote;19212374]

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Originally Posted by rodneyri

this is a reading i took on my vertex, im eagerly waiting for violet/red combo pads to come out

I'm pretty sure I saw a link to a Youtube video showing swapping out some LED's for red...?

Yes you saw the video for the red LED modules that are now available. They are incremental to the other arrays - not swap out. They mount directly to the heat sink between pairs of the other arrays.

gcarroll · 08/29/2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bellagio

Are you sure that is RB +B? I didnt see wider spectrum near 475nm - please take a look for that:

Its for lamp like I see with XM led(white) - and Royal Blue and Blue(140Wattts )- BPython XM model.
As you can see - your spectrum reading is looking like their other panels - CRP:

This panel is build only with Royal Blue and White - and work on 100% each panel also - as I see(CCT 18KK - 100% for both? Im not sure..)

Let see their other spectrum reading - for all lamps under diffrent settings..
http://www.pacific-sun.eu/index.php?...rence-picturesVertex is quite nice fixture - I like it

R.

B

Hey Bellagio,
Do you happen to have any spectrometer readings for any other brand LEDs? Specifically those that we have been discussing in this thread.

Rxfoote · 08/29/2011, 01:12 PM

Just spoke to Jeremy at PA and he said they should have the red/violet panels in the next couple of weeks.

rodneyri · 08/29/2011, 04:17 PM

yes the red ones are out now i believe but im after a mix of violet/red on the one aux pad, planning on getting 3 for my 1200 fixture to give good spread of these spektrums.

Bellagio - ill double check the reading, but pretty sure its the B RB on when i tested

Maivortex · 08/29/2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gcarroll

To me, this is the biggest game changing feature that the Maxspect has to offer. Not only can you customize and later change LED combos, you will also be able to manipulate the current to the LEDs. No other fixture offers this level of upgradability to my knowledge. With new more efficient LEDs entering the market every year, this makes future upgrades possible even to higher wattage LEDs.

I dont think u can change every led on the mazarra to to 5 watt. To my knowledge each led mus t be replaced with the correct one acording to power draw/supply to that led location. Am I wrong about this?

gcarroll · 08/29/2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maivortex

I dont think u can change every led on the mazarra to to 5 watt. To my knowledge each led mus t be replaced with the correct one acording to power draw/supply to that led location. Am I wrong about this?

That is not what I was told, however I am not saying you are wrong.

Rxfoote · 08/30/2011, 06:35 AM

New Vertex arrives on Friday! What are recommendations for intensity to start at? I've read somewhere between 30% and 50%. Sound about right?

Bellagio · 08/30/2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gcarroll

Hey Bellagio,
Do you happen to have any spectrometer readings for any other brand LEDs? Specifically those that we have been discussing in this thread.

Hi,
Im sorry - It wasnt my special goal to change main topic to other.
Im using MH lamp with T5 - but within few months I will have to upgrade my lights to this kind of lighting.
Im reading many articles about that - and when I saw this spectrometer reading(from Vertex) - I compared it to other - which is also taken from lamp with RB and B leds.

I did not intend to offend anyone - or to change the main topic.
It seemed to me that my statement is associated with Vertex lamps.
Perhaps I was wrong.

It is a fact - that these two graphs are very different - as if the lamps were not Vertex Blue LEDs (only Royal Blue).
Thats all.

Rxfoote · 09/02/2011, 01:52 PM

Vertex 24" 260's should be arriving today! Excited to get them setup. Will take some pics. What are recommendations on what to start them at? 30% to 50%?

qualitydaydream · 09/02/2011, 03:16 PM

I purchased two PR156W's for 1500 bucks for my 72" long tank.

It would have cost me 4500 bucks for the Vertex.

I've seen both and think the Orphek has a better color (for me)

Wish they had all the bells and whistles like the Vertex

But of those I have seen which include the AI, Orphek has such a nice color.

In my situation with a 72" long tank and the look I was going for Orphek was within budget, had the best color, yet lacked custom settings.

Rxfoote · 09/02/2011, 07:46 PM

I can't get a good pic with the LED's on, but it is definitely a bit different look. Right now I have all lights at 50%. I get great coverage, but the white is definitely not as clean as the T5's....

Rxfoote · 09/04/2011, 07:48 AM

Just an update - I had to modify my canopy, but have the fixture fully installed now. I wasn't waiting long enough at first for the ramp up time. This fixture is awesome! The colors are intense, the white is just as good as my T5's were, and the coverage is complete. I've seen quite a few other LED setups and am very impressed with the Vertex! I wish I could figure out how to snap pictures, but can't seem to get it right.

Thanks for all the information and recommendations! Cheers!

pmrossetti · 09/13/2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rxfoote

Just an update - I had to modify my canopy, but have the fixture fully installed now. I wasn't waiting long enough at first for the ramp up time. This fixture is awesome! The colors are intense, the white is just as good as my T5's were, and the coverage is complete. I've seen quite a few other LED setups and am very impressed with the Vertex! I wish I could figure out how to snap pictures, but can't seem to get it right.

Thanks for all the information and recommendations! Cheers!

wanna see wanna see

bluebastion · 09/13/2011, 07:16 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35...8-20134805.jpg

pmrossetti · 09/13/2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebastion

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35...8-20134805.jpg

wow

bluebastion · 09/13/2011, 07:27 PM

I really need to start a build on RC. I've just got a almost 2 months of updates to upload. :/

creefer01 · 09/13/2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pmrossetti

wow

+1

Luwe2008 · 09/13/2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebastion

I really need to start a build on RC. I've just got a almost 2 months of updates to upload. :/

LOL! lets get it going then! did you get it with the red LEDs as well?

bluebastion · 09/13/2011, 07:49 PM

No red led's at this time. I'd like to wait for the multi-color boards if I can. $85 a pop is not that bad of a price for an upgrade as I only see myself needing 2 minimum. I'll try to start a build thread this weekend.. but I still haven't figured out where a 67 gallon display with a 30 gallon sump fits on this forum.

Rxfoote · 09/17/2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pmrossetti

wanna see wanna see

Been out of town - will get pics up of it tomorrow.

Rxfoote · 09/18/2011, 08:57 AM

I'll add pics throughout the day. Wish I knew how to take pics - everything gets washed out and colors don't show very well. Pic 1 is straight moonlights, Pics 2-4 are just as blues are coming on, no whites yet.

bluebastion · 09/18/2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rxfoote

Pic with moonlights - I'll add pics throughout the day. Wish I knew how to take pics - everything gets washed out and colors don't show very well.

agreed.. still haven't played with the camera's settings to figure out how to white balance everything so it doesn't look so blue. 10x more blue in a picture I take then what it looks like to the naked eye.

Rxfoote · 09/19/2011, 07:00 AM

Wish I knew how to take pics... All colors are washed out. Overall I am very happy with the Vertex. Coverage is complete, there is a little bit of shadowing, but nothing extreme.

Rxfoote · 09/22/2011, 11:49 AM

What are recommendations on getting corals acclimated to the new lights? I've had the 24" 260 on my 60g for 2 weeks now. I had the white at 40% and blue at 50% for the first 2 weeks. Just ramped blues up to 65% and white to 50% today. So far everything is looking great, but not sure what is recommended here.... Suggestions? Thanks!

08/29/2011, 04:17 PM	#104
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	yes the red ones are out now i believe but im after a mix of violet/red on the one aux pad, planning on getting 3 for my 1200 fixture to give good spread of these spektrums. Bellagio - ill double check the reading, but pretty sure its the B RB on when i tested __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

09/13/2011, 07:16 PM	#114
bluebastion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 181	http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35...8-20134805.jpg __________________ "Nothing's cut and dry in liquid." Current Tank Info: 13.5 Evo

09/13/2011, 07:27 PM	#116
bluebastion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 181	I really need to start a build on RC. I've just got a almost 2 months of updates to upload. :/ __________________ "Nothing's cut and dry in liquid." Current Tank Info: 13.5 Evo

09/13/2011, 07:49 PM	#119
bluebastion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 181	No red led's at this time. I'd like to wait for the multi-color boards if I can. $85 a pop is not that bad of a price for an upgrade as I only see myself needing 2 minimum. I'll try to start a build thread this weekend.. but I still haven't figured out where a 67 gallon display with a 30 gallon sump fits on this forum. __________________ "Nothing's cut and dry in liquid." Current Tank Info: 13.5 Evo

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qualitydaydream Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 16	I purchased two PR156W's for 1500 bucks for my 72" long tank. It would have cost me 4500 bucks for the Vertex. I've seen both and think the Orphek has a better color (for me) Wish they had all the bells and whistles like the Vertex But of those I have seen which include the AI, Orphek has such a nice color. In my situation with a 72" long tank and the look I was going for Orphek was within budget, had the best color, yet lacked custom settings.

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Rxfoote Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 159	I can't get a good pic with the LED's on, but it is definitely a bit different look. Right now I have all lights at 50%. I get great coverage, but the white is definitely not as clean as the T5's....

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Rxfoote Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 159	Just an update - I had to modify my canopy, but have the fixture fully installed now. I wasn't waiting long enough at first for the ramp up time. This fixture is awesome! The colors are intense, the white is just as good as my T5's were, and the coverage is complete. I've seen quite a few other LED setups and am very impressed with the Vertex! I wish I could figure out how to snap pictures, but can't seem to get it right. Thanks for all the information and recommendations! Cheers!

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Rxfoote Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 159	What are recommendations on getting corals acclimated to the new lights? I've had the 24" 260 on my 60g for 2 weeks now. I had the white at 40% and blue at 50% for the first 2 weeks. Just ramped blues up to 65% and white to 50% today. So far everything is looking great, but not sure what is recommended here.... Suggestions? Thanks!