AI Vega Color/Blue Owners Thread! - Page 73

bangbangkhan · 07/15/2013, 07:36 PM

There is a sunrise and sunset color option on the new firm ware. Anyone try that out?

reefervinny · 07/15/2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bangbangkhan

There is a sunrise and sunset color option on the new firm ware. Anyone try that out?

I just downloaded the new firmware but didn't try it out. I left it at the default option that set it to favor the "blues". Not sure if that was how it was before but I will see over the next few days how I like it.

ericta000 · 07/15/2013, 08:10 PM

I'm going to download the new firmware right now!!!!

Will846 · 07/15/2013, 10:35 PM

Anyone recieve the beta for director. Ill be setting up my new tank in a few weeks and need to know if I should order wireless controller or wait for director.

jonthany · 07/15/2013, 10:50 PM

I am in the beta but have not received my unit yet. They are slowly rolling them out. However from what I have seen its worth the wait.

Will846 · 07/15/2013, 10:51 PM

The only problem I see is will I be able to use my lights without controller?

ericta000 · 07/15/2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Will846

The only problem I see is will I be able to use my lights without controller?

I hope that is true

EDAT6 · 07/16/2013, 07:45 AM

Have any of the beta testers received their Directors yet??

kajung2k · 07/16/2013, 07:54 AM

I have not received mine yet either... On 6/26 the parts store sent me an email saying they are charging me for the director and it should be shipping soon. Its been "13" working days, excluding the 4th of july holiday. So.. its been maybe 10 - 11 working days.. two weeks about since they charged me... I'll give it a few more weeks before I shoot them an email.

EDAT6 · 07/16/2013, 08:13 AM

Same here.... I was charged a while ago but haven't received it.

pwfletcher · 07/16/2013, 01:33 PM

Me too ... but no rush. The Director will get here when it gets here. Aqua Illumination has always done right by me ...

pwfletcher · 07/16/2013, 08:43 PM

After using the new custom pucks for a couple of weeks, I have noticed that the UV LEDs have caused the coral to become more colorful and healthy looking and they make the white stripes on my black clownfish glow. However, my favorite aspect of the new custom pucks is the Violet LEDs during the two hour ramp down ... the color is so deep and beautiful, truly amazing.

treetopflyn · 07/16/2013, 09:38 PM

I am running 2 Sols over my 105 and all my corals are healthy and happy. I would upgrade if someone could give me a reason or two I should change/upgrade something that is not broken. I just don't see how my corals could be much happier

tannersmith2000 · 07/17/2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pwfletcher

After using the new custom pucks for a couple of weeks, I have noticed that the UV LEDs have caused the coral to become more colorful and healthy looking and they make the white stripes on my black clownfish glow. However, my favorite aspect of the new custom pucks is the Violet LEDs during the two hour ramp down ... the color is so deep and beautiful, truly amazing.

What LEDs did you choose for your custom pucks? How many?

Do you have any pics?

This would be very helpful

pwfletcher · 07/17/2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tannersmith2000

What LEDs did you choose for your custom pucks? How many?

Do you have any pics?

This would be very helpful

My configuration and all of the details are posted earlier in this thread ;-)

MelloW33 · 07/17/2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by treetopflyn

I am running 2 Sols over my 105 and all my corals are healthy and happy. I would upgrade if someone could give me a reason or two I should change/upgrade something that is not broken. I just don't see how my corals could be much happier

Beautiful tank. I'm interested to see the response that you get. I was running 3 Sol Blues for over a year and am considering changing them to Vegas with custom pucks

Giovanni · 07/17/2013, 12:49 PM

I went from sols to Vegas with standard pucks and have been very pleased. No problems with coral color or growth and immediately liked the color of the tank and corals under the Vegas as it appeared to my eye.

milsaltnewbie07 · 07/17/2013, 12:54 PM

soo i bit the bullet and got me some AI Hydras i get them tomorrow .. cant wait

Reefer94 · 07/17/2013, 01:03 PM

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the newer Vega upgrades are coming with the "diffuse" optics like the Hydra now. They also have 2 of the 415nm violets.

Will846 · 07/17/2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefer94

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the newer Vega upgrades are coming with the "diffuse" optics like the Hydra now. They also have 2 of the 415nm violets.

That's good to know. I ordered them last Friday.

tannersmith2000 · 07/19/2013, 05:15 AM

was the director a scam? i'v not heard a word from it yet

jimjr208 · 07/19/2013, 06:13 AM

I just got 3 vega's on 7-16-13 from brs and they came with the clear lens and no uv

dougdstecklein · 07/19/2013, 06:41 AM

I have had 2 Vegas over my 90 gallon for about 5 months and I am unhappy with the colors of my corals. Every colorful new coral I get fades out after a month or so. My wife has noticed this too. I don't really want to drop more money into these lights already, but would the UV and violet help keep my corals vibrant.
The lights are on about 12 hours. 4 hour ramp up and 4 hr ramp down. Peak intensities are white-45%. Green-30%. Red-30%. Blues-70-80%.

Reefer94 · 07/19/2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jimjr208

I just got 3 vega's on 7-16-13 from brs and they came with the clear lens and no uv

Only the upgrades (SOL > Vega) come with the violet and frosted lenses as of right now. AI told me that new Vegas would begin production with the diffuse optics, but they weren't sure the new production ones would ever get the Violet.

Giovanni · 07/19/2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdstecklein

but would the UV and violet help keep my corals vibrant.

No. I have vegas and hydras. when the RBs on the hydras are on at 80% you cannot tell when the Violet and or the UV go from off to 100%. IMHO no need to at violet or UV to the vegas.

07/15/2013, 08:10 PM	#1803
ericta000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 313	I'm going to download the new firmware right now!!!! __________________ 120 gal. LeeMar in the works.... Current Tank Info: Rea sea 750xxl reefer coming

07/16/2013, 08:43 PM	#1812
pwfletcher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 50	After using the new custom pucks for a couple of weeks, I have noticed that the UV LEDs have caused the coral to become more colorful and healthy looking and they make the white stripes on my black clownfish glow. However, my favorite aspect of the new custom pucks is the Violet LEDs during the two hour ramp down ... the color is so deep and beautiful, truly amazing. Last edited by pwfletcher; 07/16/2013 at 09:07 PM.

07/16/2013, 09:38 PM	#1813
treetopflyn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,580	I am running 2 Sols over my 105 and all my corals are healthy and happy. I would upgrade if someone could give me a reason or two I should change/upgrade something that is not broken. I just don't see how my corals could be much happier __________________ 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.

07/17/2013, 12:49 PM	#1817
Giovanni AKA Flippa Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: KY Posts: 2,207 Blog Entries: 8	I went from sols to Vegas with standard pucks and have been very pleased. No problems with coral color or growth and immediately liked the color of the tank and corals under the Vegas as it appeared to my eye. __________________ Giovanni Most of My Money I Spent On Whiskey, Women and Reefing, The Rest I Just Waisted! Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

07/17/2013, 01:03 PM	#1819
Reefer94 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Memphis Posts: 174	Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the newer Vega upgrades are coming with the "diffuse" optics like the Hydra now. They also have 2 of the 415nm violets. __________________ 15+ yrs experience, tanks all sizes. I like the small ones. 20g - 10g Sump, Vortech MP10wES, AquaC Urchin PRO, AI Vega 60g Cube in the works Current Tank Info: 20g Nano, 10g Sump, AI SOL Blue LED

07/15/2013, 07:36 PM	#1801
bangbangkhan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 223	There is a sunrise and sunset color option on the new firm ware. Anyone try that out?

07/15/2013, 10:35 PM	#1804
Will846 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 184	Anyone recieve the beta for director. Ill be setting up my new tank in a few weeks and need to know if I should order wireless controller or wait for director.

07/15/2013, 10:50 PM	#1805
jonthany Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 147	I am in the beta but have not received my unit yet. They are slowly rolling them out. However from what I have seen its worth the wait.

07/15/2013, 10:51 PM	#1806
Will846 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 184	The only problem I see is will I be able to use my lights without controller?

07/16/2013, 07:45 AM	#1808
EDAT6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alliance Ohio Posts: 149	Have any of the beta testers received their Directors yet??

07/16/2013, 07:54 AM	#1809
kajung2k Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,002	I have not received mine yet either... On 6/26 the parts store sent me an email saying they are charging me for the director and it should be shipping soon. Its been "13" working days, excluding the 4th of july holiday. So.. its been maybe 10 - 11 working days.. two weeks about since they charged me... I'll give it a few more weeks before I shoot them an email.

07/16/2013, 08:13 AM	#1810
EDAT6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alliance Ohio Posts: 149	Same here.... I was charged a while ago but haven't received it.

07/16/2013, 01:33 PM	#1811
pwfletcher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 50	Me too ... but no rush. The Director will get here when it gets here. Aqua Illumination has always done right by me ...

07/17/2013, 12:54 PM	#1818
milsaltnewbie07 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,354	soo i bit the bullet and got me some AI Hydras i get them tomorrow .. cant wait

07/19/2013, 05:15 AM	#1821
tannersmith2000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 360	was the director a scam? i'v not heard a word from it yet

07/19/2013, 06:13 AM	#1822
jimjr208 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3	I just got 3 vega's on 7-16-13 from brs and they came with the clear lens and no uv

07/19/2013, 06:41 AM	#1823
dougdstecklein Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 298	I have had 2 Vegas over my 90 gallon for about 5 months and I am unhappy with the colors of my corals. Every colorful new coral I get fades out after a month or so. My wife has noticed this too. I don't really want to drop more money into these lights already, but would the UV and violet help keep my corals vibrant. The lights are on about 12 hours. 4 hour ramp up and 4 hr ramp down. Peak intensities are white-45%. Green-30%. Red-30%. Blues-70-80%. __________________ Current tank info: 90 gal. with 30 gal sump/fuge. 100lbs. Aragonite sand, 100lbs. Marco rock, 2-AI Hydra52 HDs, 180gal. Protein Skimmer SCA-302, SpeedWave DC-5000 1320gph return, Maxspect gyre 130