AI Vega Color/Blue Owners Thread! - Page 53

reefervinny · 02/25/2013, 02:41 PM

Sounds more like the sunrise sunset sweeping feature. It will change which one goes off or on first based on whether its rising or setting. Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

bezlar · 02/25/2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jochem T.

Got my Vega finally last week, took forever to get available here in the Netherlands. But now I have a weird problem. The powerpucks go off at a random order, looks like sort of a software problem. I have already stopped the weather and lunar setting but problem still exsist. Is this something known? The Vega is at the latest software version. Mail was just send to AI.

I had my left light dimming every now and then on my three light setup, I reran the firmware update and everything is fine now. I hope!!

twiddle · 02/25/2013, 08:25 PM

When you set up your lights it will blink the lights on each fixture and you need to assign each fixture a number. It uses those to assign the Sunrise and sunset..starting on one side and moving to the other.

Keithcorals · 03/05/2013, 09:06 AM

My wireless controller loses all programming when it loses power.
Is this normal?

kajung2k · 03/05/2013, 09:26 AM

No. I'd call support or email them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithcorals

My wireless controller loses all programming when it loses power.
Is this normal?

reefervinny · 03/05/2013, 01:30 PM

So apparently The Director is going to be released in the Summertime. $99 for the set up. Kinda pricey considering I am going to take a loss on the junk controller that I spent $80 on. They should give all the people who bought the vega's and the controllers before The Director got released a discount. Seems fair since we all have been the early supporters and have been the one dealing with all the silly glitches and issues with the units. They should show us some support back IMO. Also they need to put more info out there of what EXACTLY The Director is going to be capable of. If it doesnt do much more than the controller I already have then im not interested in a gimmick wireless device.

treetopflyn · 03/05/2013, 07:21 PM

Anyone planning on doing the upgrade from sols to Vegas at the end of the month?

JP Reef · 03/05/2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christo0pher

I know someone that will sell me a used radion (6 mo) for $525 so I want to know ASAP how these Vegas are!

Which Gen Radion? The first Gen is not worth it.

baggedtb · 03/05/2013, 09:38 PM

I have been running vega's on my 90 for around 3 months and already seeing a lot of growth. I am very happy with them.

reefervinny · 03/06/2013, 07:49 AM

Any updates on successful....

Lighting Formulas
Max Light Percentages
Timer Scheduling
Manual Ramping Percentages?

hoju74 · 03/07/2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treetopflyn

Anyone planning on doing the upgrade from sols to Vegas at the end of the month?

I'm considering it. I have 2 SOL Blues over a 65g, but I'm having a hard time justifying $480 (2 upgrades and new controller).

I'm quite curious about the look the new red/green/deep blue LED's look.

duberz · 03/07/2013, 05:47 PM

Vinny I would also like to see some timer and percentages that have been successful.

reefkeeper2 · 03/07/2013, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treetopflyn

Anyone planning on doing the upgrade from sols to Vegas at the end of the month?

I am.

treetopflyn · 03/07/2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoju74

I'm considering it. I'm having a hard time justifying $480 (2 upgrades and new controller).

I hear ya and it's $580 ($250 per plus controller) not $480

ukguy · 03/07/2013, 09:10 PM

Im running
Sunrise 8am
Sunset 9pm
Ramp time 2hrs

White 55%
Red 35%
Green 35%
Blue 65%
D-blue70%
Royal 70%

Night I run
W 0%
R 0%
G 0%
B 1%
D-b 1%
R 2%

Lights are 6" awl

I started at 50 ramped up to 75 and saw bleaching, so ramped down to current level...monti caps rainbow montis etc all recovering...acros and zoos are fine

jonthany · 03/07/2013, 09:24 PM

Starting my first tank as we speak.... Its cycling right now waiting for the light. I will be doing a build thread as soon as I get everything together. Got my Vega in today but im waiting on the hanging kit and the controller that wont be here till Monday. I have been buying equipment since Dec and it hasn't bothered me much but now that I have the light I cant wait for Monday to come.....

Rockys_Pride · 03/07/2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefervinny

they need to put more info out there of what EXACTLY The Director is going to be capable of. If it doesnt do much more than the controller I already have then im not interested in a gimmick wireless device.

I thought they just did that? Reef builders did a little write up from the show this past weekend

BlakDuc · 03/08/2013, 07:50 AM

The upgrade is supposed to be $200 not $250.

reefervinny · 03/08/2013, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukguy

Im running
Sunrise 8am
Sunset 9pm
Ramp time 2hrs

White 55%
Red 35%
Green 35%
Blue 65%
D-blue70%
Royal 70%

Night I run
W 0%
R 0%
G 0%
B 1%
D-b 1%
R 2%

Lights are 6" awl

I started at 50 ramped up to 75 and saw bleaching, so ramped down to current level...monti caps rainbow montis etc all recovering...acros and zoos are fine

I am running 11am to 7pm with 3 hour ramp. Seems that if I get my whites over 35% my corals start closing and I get a bunch of algae growth. My blues max out around 65%. No red or green. (vega blue model)

I am wondering if anyone else is having issues with higher %'s on the white leds.

2 Vega Blues @ 5" AWL on 90 Gallon Reef 30 gallon Fuge

PH 8.3
Dkh 9
Phos .25
Nitrate 0
Calcium 440
Mag 1400
Temp 79

dja1980 · 03/08/2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefervinny

... I get a bunch of algae growth...

PH 8.3
Dkh 9
Phos .25
Nitrate 0
Calcium 440
Mag 1400
Temp 79

Your Phosphate is really high... how are you measuring that? I try to target mine at around .02, and I change out my GFO when it gets to around .07. I wonder if this is causing some of your issues?

reefervinny · 03/08/2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dja1980

Your Phosphate is really high... how are you measuring that? I try to target mine at around .02, and I change out my GFO when it gets to around .07. I wonder if this is causing some of your issues?

How is my phosphate really high? It is the second lowest color on the API Phosphate Color Chart. It is actually borderline 1st & 2nd color on the chart.

How are you testing your phosphate to get a reading of ".02"? I have a refugium and I run an Eheim with carbon, seachem phosphate & silica remover & nitrate remover. I would think my levels are on the lower side.

ukguy · 03/08/2013, 11:06 AM

Viney... I use a hanna phosphate checker...I get concerned when it gets over 0.15ppm. It gives a +/- 0.04ppm variance

dja1980 · 03/08/2013, 11:09 AM

That's the problem... Phosphate color chart test kits are just about worthless... they only show color if you have problems, but won't give you an accurate reading. I test with a Hanna Low Range meter, but they are $200+. The Hanna Checkers decent for $50.

I didn't mean to get OT, but I just saw that you were having some algae issues combined with the high PO4, so I figured I'd point it out. There is a ton of information on this site regarding acceptable PO4 ranges and how to properly test for it.

reefervinny · 03/08/2013, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dja1980

That's the problem... Phosphate color chart test kits are just about worthless... they only show color if you have problems, but won't give you an accurate reading. I test with a Hanna Low Range meter, but they are $200+. The Hanna Checkers decent for $50.

I didn't mean to get OT, but I just saw that you were having some algae issues combined with the high PO4, so I figured I'd point it out. There is a ton of information on this site regarding acceptable PO4 ranges and how to properly test for it.

Being that I am still very new in the reefing hobby I will take your information and learn from it. What is your advice on getting my phosphates lower? Could it be the couple year old sand bed? Refugium mud? I do weekly 10 gallon water changes with Tropic Marin Pro Reef & I change out the Eheim media every 4 weeks.
Is a phosban reactor going to solve this issue? or is there an underlying cause i am not seeing?

dja1980 · 03/08/2013, 12:41 PM

Not to get off topic on this thread, but I would start with High-Capacity GFO in a reactor. Bulk Reef Supply might be good site to check out.

02/25/2013, 02:41 PM	#1301
reefervinny Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 166	Sounds more like the sunrise sunset sweeping feature. It will change which one goes off or on first based on whether its rising or setting. Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. __________________ 80 Gallon DB Shallow Rimless * 2 x AI Vega Blue * LPS * SPS * Refugium * EShopps 150 * 2 x Koralia Evolution 850 * Reefkeeper Lite * 2 x Two Little Fishies GFO & Carbon * JBJ ATO w/ Toms Aqualifter *

02/25/2013, 08:25 PM	#1303
twiddle Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston Area Posts: 167	When you set up your lights it will blink the lights on each fixture and you need to assign each fixture a number. It uses those to assign the Sunrise and sunset..starting on one side and moving to the other. __________________ 180 Gallon Mixed reef. 3 MH 250 Radiums and 4T5s. Livestock - 4 Tangs, 5 Anthias, Purple Jaw Fish, Flame Angel, Clown and Wrasses

03/05/2013, 01:30 PM	#1306
reefervinny Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 166	So apparently The Director is going to be released in the Summertime. $99 for the set up. Kinda pricey considering I am going to take a loss on the junk controller that I spent $80 on. They should give all the people who bought the vega's and the controllers before The Director got released a discount. Seems fair since we all have been the early supporters and have been the one dealing with all the silly glitches and issues with the units. They should show us some support back IMO. Also they need to put more info out there of what EXACTLY The Director is going to be capable of. If it doesnt do much more than the controller I already have then im not interested in a gimmick wireless device. __________________ 80 Gallon DB Shallow Rimless * 2 x AI Vega Blue * LPS * SPS * Refugium * EShopps 150 * 2 x Koralia Evolution 850 * Reefkeeper Lite * 2 x Two Little Fishies GFO & Carbon * JBJ ATO w/ Toms Aqualifter *

03/05/2013, 07:21 PM	#1307
treetopflyn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,580	Anyone planning on doing the upgrade from sols to Vegas at the end of the month? __________________ 105 Gallon Reef Savvy (48"x 24"X 21") Glass Holes overflow, 29G sump, Mag 12 return, Reef Octopus 150, 2- Jebo WP-25s, Phosoban reactor, 2 Ai Sol Blue's controlled by Reef Angle Controller.

03/06/2013, 07:49 AM	#1310
reefervinny Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 166	Any updates on successful.... Lighting Formulas Max Light Percentages Timer Scheduling Manual Ramping Percentages? __________________ 80 Gallon DB Shallow Rimless * 2 x AI Vega Blue * LPS * SPS * Refugium * EShopps 150 * 2 x Koralia Evolution 850 * Reefkeeper Lite * 2 x Two Little Fishies GFO & Carbon * JBJ ATO w/ Toms Aqualifter *

03/05/2013, 09:06 AM	#1304
Keithcorals Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 103	My wireless controller loses all programming when it loses power. Is this normal?

03/05/2013, 09:38 PM	#1309
baggedtb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grafton,OH Posts: 142	I have been running vega's on my 90 for around 3 months and already seeing a lot of growth. I am very happy with them.

03/07/2013, 05:47 PM	#1312
duberz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: central Florida Posts: 296	Vinny I would also like to see some timer and percentages that have been successful.

03/07/2013, 09:10 PM	#1315
ukguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio, previously Surrey England. Posts: 431	Im running Sunrise 8am Sunset 9pm Ramp time 2hrs White 55% Red 35% Green 35% Blue 65% D-blue70% Royal 70% Night I run W 0% R 0% G 0% B 1% D-b 1% R 2% Lights are 6" awl I started at 50 ramped up to 75 and saw bleaching, so ramped down to current level...monti caps rainbow montis etc all recovering...acros and zoos are fine

03/07/2013, 09:24 PM	#1316
jonthany Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 147	Starting my first tank as we speak.... Its cycling right now waiting for the light. I will be doing a build thread as soon as I get everything together. Got my Vega in today but im waiting on the hanging kit and the controller that wont be here till Monday. I have been buying equipment since Dec and it hasn't bothered me much but now that I have the light I cant wait for Monday to come.....

03/08/2013, 07:50 AM	#1318
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	The upgrade is supposed to be $200 not $250. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

03/08/2013, 11:06 AM	#1322
ukguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio, previously Surrey England. Posts: 431	Viney... I use a hanna phosphate checker...I get concerned when it gets over 0.15ppm. It gives a +/- 0.04ppm variance

03/08/2013, 11:09 AM	#1323
dja1980 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 1,375	That's the problem... Phosphate color chart test kits are just about worthless... they only show color if you have problems, but won't give you an accurate reading. I test with a Hanna Low Range meter, but they are $200+. The Hanna Checkers decent for $50. I didn't mean to get OT, but I just saw that you were having some algae issues combined with the high PO4, so I figured I'd point it out. There is a ton of information on this site regarding acceptable PO4 ranges and how to properly test for it.

03/08/2013, 12:41 PM	#1325
dja1980 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 1,375	Not to get off topic on this thread, but I would start with High-Capacity GFO in a reactor. Bulk Reef Supply might be good site to check out.