Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 7

Jeremy B. · 11/06/2013, 12:44 PM

Are you getting rid of your 48" Spectra? I may know someone who wants it if so. Shoot me an email if so, jeremy@premiumaquatics.com.

moondoggy4 · 11/06/2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Markemark

No one here wants to sell me there 72" gisesmann or know of anyone looking to get rid of it. I have the 48" spectra and love it. Just bought a new tank and need the 72" one> PLEASE HELP!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2287127

moondoggy4 · 11/06/2013, 09:11 PM

I guess you saw it also.

moondoggy4 · 11/07/2013, 09:04 PM

Anybody know which type of ballast comes on the Infinity 24'' with 4 T-5 I would like to know which type is the MH ballast is it a M81 or something else. The box is square and silver makes some noise when it comes on, it is not electronic.

Koralcrazy · 11/10/2013, 12:15 AM

For those of you who run or have run a spectra and lit the tank with both the metal halide and t5s, how high did your spectra sit above the tank?

Thanks!

dowtish · 11/12/2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Koralcrazy

For those of you who run or have run a spectra and lit the tank with both the metal halide and t5s, how high did your spectra sit above the tank?

Thanks!

Are you running 250w or 400w mh bulbs in the spectra? And what size tank?

Koralcrazy · 11/12/2013, 10:18 PM

Dual 250 watt radiums with 4 ati blue plus...tank is 48x20x18....shallow, but all sps....thanks for any info!

DCReefer1964 · 11/18/2013, 12:12 AM

Well got lucky this weekend and PU a 72" SPECTRA with 3 250w SE Radiums. Cleaned, and polished. Currently working on ballast issues. Any recommendations on what ballast would be the best replacement for the original Giesemann combo ballast. Tried Icecap 250w electronic ballast worked fine but fired slow. In addition I tested using the Galaxy 250w/400w fired up quicker and brighter. Used the original Giesemann remote ballast to fire both banks of T5s.

moondoggy4 · 11/18/2013, 01:33 PM

You could use Aqua Medic's 250 watt Cube M80 ballast about 80 bucks a piece may go on sale at Marine Depot for Black Friday sale.

DCReefer1964 · 11/25/2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

You could use Aqua Medic's 250 watt Cube M80 ballast about 80 bucks a piece may go on sale at Marine Depot for Black Friday sale.

I will be checking!!!

Pseudo69 · 11/25/2013, 02:26 PM

I am using the Lumatek ballast and love them. Got mine for a steal on Ebay for $80 shipped new.

dowtish · 12/03/2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koralcrazy

Dual 250 watt radiums with 4 ati blue plus...tank is 48x20x18....shallow, but all sps....thanks for any info!

Wow! That's a lot of lights for those dimensions. I would start them off 15" and slowly lower to 10".

DCReefer1964 · 12/03/2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DCReefer1964

I will be checking!!!

I ended up getting (3) galaxy select watt 150-400w from a Club member. Man these ballasts are Awesome!!! Fires quick and bright. currently running (3) Radium XM 250s and (4) Giesemann 80W Actinic Plus. looking for the best T5 combo now. Have heard Fiji purple is a good addition. Would like to convert the T5s to dimable

moondoggy4 · 12/03/2013, 12:53 PM

I do not believe that the 80 watt are dimmable at least the ATI ballast are not, maybe Silfgoi sorry for the spelling.

dowtish · 12/03/2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCReefer1964

I ended up getting (3) galaxy select watt 150-400w from a Club member. Man these ballasts are Awesome!!! Fires quick and bright. currently running (3) Radium XM 250s and (4) Giesemann 80W Actinic Plus. looking for the best T5 combo now. Have heard Fiji purple is a good addition. Would like to convert the T5s to dimable

I am planning on getting the Galaxy's as well. My icecaps are ok, but one has been mis-firing lately.

Took this with my cell phone yesterday. I basically get a tan when Im looking at my tank

Koralcrazy · 12/03/2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dowtish

I am planning on getting the Galaxy's as well. My icecaps are ok, but one has been mis-firing lately.

Took this with my cell phone yesterday. I basically get a tan when Im looking at my tank

What is your current bulb combo?

dowtish · 12/03/2013, 07:03 PM

2 400W Radiums with 3 ATI blue plus and 1 KZ fiji purple

DCReefer1964 · 12/05/2013, 11:50 PM

Nice dowtish . I guess we are on the same page just PU an Oceanic 120 Tech. Hate the standard stand. Want to build a steel stand. I am going to sell my (3) Radions G2s and find a 24" Giesemann .

moondoggy4 · 12/06/2013, 01:52 PM

^^^^^ They're was a BNIB 24 Spectra for sale on the east coast not sure if it sold. There is a issue of not having 50 post you definately have the 90 days down, I would just start some useful threads and lend a hand to someone with a question or two.

Lubeck · 12/06/2013, 05:51 PM

i think im going to pull the trigger tonight and buy the 250w 48" spectra fixture for my 60x18x24 tall sps dominate tank.. any advice? will i be okay with the 48"? does anyone ever have these fixtures instock and if not what is the usual wait time? going to buy the reeflux m80 ballast and run radiums... prob all actinics.too

any opinions or suggestions?

moondoggy4 · 12/07/2013, 12:25 AM

There is a Spectra for sale in the used forums I believe it is a 48'' model, I think Ly is selling it. Spectra's are very nice lights, especially since you can run radium bulbs, the Infinity are really good also but you can run Phoenix bulbs.

DCReefer1964 · 12/13/2013, 11:25 PM

Got booted from the FS/WTB forum I need a 48" SPECTRA

kipper31 · 12/13/2013, 11:41 PM

Brought three of these units 2 of 8x54 watt and 1of 6x54 watt light units.I put the 6 tube over my existing 5 ft tank.Going from 2x 250 mh + 4 T5 I must say these thing put out some light.The SPS haven't shown any signs of stress from lack of light.Id even say there Probaly shown improvement and getting better colour.Cant wait for the nine ft to arrive to try the two units.

DCReefer1964 · 12/13/2013, 11:58 PM

These units? Giesemann

DCReefer1964 · 12/14/2013, 12:01 AM

Oh I see Matrixx II T-5 units

12/03/2013, 07:03 PM	#167
dowtish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 886	2 400W Radiums with 3 ATI blue plus and 1 KZ fiji purple __________________ Sexy Sticks consume my thoughts. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2339384

11/06/2013, 12:44 PM	#151
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Are you getting rid of your 48" Spectra? I may know someone who wants it if so. Shoot me an email if so, jeremy@premiumaquatics.com.

11/06/2013, 09:11 PM	#153
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I guess you saw it also.

11/07/2013, 09:04 PM	#154
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Anybody know which type of ballast comes on the Infinity 24'' with 4 T-5 I would like to know which type is the MH ballast is it a M81 or something else. The box is square and silver makes some noise when it comes on, it is not electronic.

11/10/2013, 12:15 AM	#155
Koralcrazy Moved On Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 62	For those of you who run or have run a spectra and lit the tank with both the metal halide and t5s, how high did your spectra sit above the tank? Thanks!

11/12/2013, 10:18 PM	#157
Koralcrazy Moved On Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 62	Dual 250 watt radiums with 4 ati blue plus...tank is 48x20x18....shallow, but all sps....thanks for any info!

11/18/2013, 12:12 AM	#158
DCReefer1964 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 55	Well got lucky this weekend and PU a 72" SPECTRA with 3 250w SE Radiums. Cleaned, and polished. Currently working on ballast issues. Any recommendations on what ballast would be the best replacement for the original Giesemann combo ballast. Tried Icecap 250w electronic ballast worked fine but fired slow. In addition I tested using the Galaxy 250w/400w fired up quicker and brighter. Used the original Giesemann remote ballast to fire both banks of T5s.

11/18/2013, 01:33 PM	#159
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	You could use Aqua Medic's 250 watt Cube M80 ballast about 80 bucks a piece may go on sale at Marine Depot for Black Friday sale.

11/25/2013, 02:26 PM	#161
Pseudo69 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 372	I am using the Lumatek ballast and love them. Got mine for a steal on Ebay for $80 shipped new.

12/03/2013, 12:53 PM	#164
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I do not believe that the 80 watt are dimmable at least the ATI ballast are not, maybe Silfgoi sorry for the spelling.

12/05/2013, 11:50 PM	#168
DCReefer1964 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 55	Nice dowtish . I guess we are on the same page just PU an Oceanic 120 Tech. Hate the standard stand. Want to build a steel stand. I am going to sell my (3) Radions G2s and find a 24" Giesemann .

12/06/2013, 01:52 PM	#169
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	^^^^^ They're was a BNIB 24 Spectra for sale on the east coast not sure if it sold. There is a issue of not having 50 post you definately have the 90 days down, I would just start some useful threads and lend a hand to someone with a question or two.

12/06/2013, 05:51 PM	#170
Lubeck Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Disco Bay, CA Posts: 283	i think im going to pull the trigger tonight and buy the 250w 48" spectra fixture for my 60x18x24 tall sps dominate tank.. any advice? will i be okay with the 48"? does anyone ever have these fixtures instock and if not what is the usual wait time? going to buy the reeflux m80 ballast and run radiums... prob all actinics.too any opinions or suggestions?

12/07/2013, 12:25 AM	#171
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	There is a Spectra for sale in the used forums I believe it is a 48'' model, I think Ly is selling it. Spectra's are very nice lights, especially since you can run radium bulbs, the Infinity are really good also but you can run Phoenix bulbs.

12/13/2013, 11:25 PM	#172
DCReefer1964 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 55	Got booted from the FS/WTB forum I need a 48" SPECTRA

12/13/2013, 11:58 PM	#174
DCReefer1964 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 55	These units? Giesemann

12/14/2013, 12:01 AM	#175
DCReefer1964 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 55	Oh I see Matrixx II T-5 units