Giesemann Matrix II Dimtec

rodneyri · 12/26/2014, 08:56 PM

So along with a new tank build comes opportunity to get new toys

This time ive gone with a all T5 unit, the Giesemann Matrix II Dimtec 8x80w in Polar white. Opening the box shows an amazing looking light that oozes quality in the build. First thing you notice is how sleek the unit it, its very thin and narrow...being only 45cm wide (about 35cm from globe to globe) so will see how it performs over my 75cm wide tank.

Until my 80w globes arrive I can only look at the light, cant wait to get it fired up!

Aquatron · 12/26/2014, 09:32 PM

Class all the way

Congrads on that toy!

scottief · 12/27/2014, 02:18 AM

Knowing the quality of your builds Rodney your tank will look stunning as always

romancvik · 12/27/2014, 02:57 AM

great fixture, cant wait to see it in action��

2012Denali · 12/27/2014, 08:28 PM

Wow that is super sexy, where did ya get it?

kipper31 · 12/28/2014, 03:14 AM

You will like it, I've run three of them for over a year, no problems at all.

rodneyri · 02/02/2015, 10:53 PM

And here it is hung above the new tank

Raul-7 · 02/02/2015, 11:57 PM

Awesome. 7x2x2?

rodneyri · 02/03/2015, 01:40 AM

7x2.5x2

Sangheili · 02/03/2015, 08:30 AM

You were using the ATI PM right? Why the change? Any pros/cons you think are important? :-)

rodneyri · 02/03/2015, 03:25 PM

Yup I had the ATI Hybrid on my old tank, I needed a new light due to the size of the new tank so decided to go with the Giesemann. Love the look of it, its very sleek and this time round I wanted my tank to be a complete show piece including all fixtures etc..same reason I hung the light from ceiling brackets.

Other thing, I was only really using the LED at dusk/dawn to give that effect...during the day they were right down. So that wasnt too much of a factor for me.

I dont think you could go wrong with either light.
- Programming is very similar on both
- Giesemann can turn on 2 sets of tubes at at time for all banks, ATI is a 2/6 split so less flexible
- Build quality is great on both as you'd expect (I think giesemann is a bit ahead here)
- I do like the thinner wire at the back of the giesemann over the thick cable out the end of the ATI...but we are getting picky now
- Also no big power box for the giesemann to house in the cabinet
- Both stupidly expensive

mordibv · 02/03/2015, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneyri

Yup I had the ATI Hybrid on my old tank, I needed a new light due to the size of the new tank so decided to go with the Giesemann. Love the look of it, its very sleek and this time round I wanted my tank to be a complete show piece including all fixtures etc..same reason I hung the light from ceiling brackets.

Other thing, I was only really using the LED at dusk/dawn to give that effect...during the day they were right down. So that wasnt too much of a factor for me.

I dont think you could go wrong with either light.
- Programming is very similar on both
- Giesemann can turn on 2 sets of tubes at at time for all banks, ATI is a 2/6 split so less flexible
- Build quality is great on both as you'd expect (I think giesemann is a bit ahead here)
- I do like the thinner wire at the back of the giesemann over the thick cable out the end of the ATI...but we are getting picky now
- Also no big power box for the giesemann to house in the cabinet
- Both stupidly expensive

I think you forgot that on the ATI everytime u wanted to make changes u had to get a cord out and connect to the box . The Geisemann has bluetooth ,so that should make life easier .
So how big is the power/ballast box for the Dimtec ? Care to take a pic ?
Agreed on the $$$..aspect . Can u shut down,dim 2 bulbs etc at a time or bring them back several times a day ?

rodneyri · 02/03/2015, 10:11 PM

There is no power box for the Giesemann, its all inside the light itself.

Yup you can control 2 tubes at a time and turn them on/off, dim etc as many times a day as needed.

LesMartin · 02/04/2015, 09:16 AM

Are you able to control the fan speed or is it automatic ie has a temperature sensor ?

rodneyri · 02/04/2015, 03:32 PM

The fans are automatic, they are very quiet aswell. Tank is getting wet very soon so should have some real life thoughts on the light in a few weeks

bhansen · 02/09/2015, 05:28 PM

Hi,

I am switching from GHL Mitras LED to the same T5 fixture, but I have no idea what tubes to choose, as I am totally newbie on T5. Would you share your decision on tube choice?

rodneyri · 02/10/2015, 01:57 AM

Im going with 4 blue (2 actinic blue, 2 aquablue azure), 2 purple (super purple) and 2 white (aquablue coral) tubes

bhansen · 02/10/2015, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneyri

Im going with 4 blue (2 actinic blue, 2 aquablue azure), 2 purple (super purple) and 2 white (aquablue coral) tubes

Thanks...would you also share in which order you plan to configure the tubes? :-)

FMF0331 · 02/10/2015, 02:46 PM

That's an attractive fixture.

Raul-7 · 02/10/2015, 02:52 PM

True; and the pricing is surprisingly spot on. Is this the bluetooth model?

GHill762 · 02/10/2015, 02:56 PM

that's a sharp looking fixture! tank ain't too shabby either

rodneyri · 02/10/2015, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhansen

Thanks...would you also share in which order you plan to configure the tubes? :-)

Sure -

Blue
Purple
White
Azure

Azure
white
Purple
Blue

rodneyri · 02/10/2015, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raul-7

True; and the pricing is surprisingly spot on. Is this the bluetooth model?

Yup bluetooth and dimmable. Price isnt too bad, I thought slightly on the higher side considering its only T5 technology. Paying for the sleek design of Giesemann.

LesMartin · 02/17/2015, 01:58 PM

Is the tank wet yet ? Lights up ?

d2mini · 02/17/2015, 10:12 PM

That fixture looks PERFECT with the rest of your setup.
Very cool.

12/26/2014, 08:56 PM	#1
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Giesemann Matrix II Dimtec So along with a new tank build comes opportunity to get new toys This time ive gone with a all T5 unit, the Giesemann Matrix II Dimtec 8x80w in Polar white. Opening the box shows an amazing looking light that oozes quality in the build. First thing you notice is how sleek the unit it, its very thin and narrow...being only 45cm wide (about 35cm from globe to globe) so will see how it performs over my 75cm wide tank. Until my 80w globes arrive I can only look at the light, cant wait to get it fired up! __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

12/26/2014, 09:32 PM	#2
Aquatron Refugium pat.#D414,242 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 844	Class all the way Congrads on that toy! __________________ Doctor "Aquatron" Mister "Spinner" 300 gallon TRUVU AquaSystem "Mod" w/ 150 gallon control center....... Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2276765&highlight=300+dt+

12/27/2014, 02:18 AM	#3
scottief Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 24	Knowing the quality of your builds Rodney your tank will look stunning as always Last edited by scottief; 12/27/2014 at 02:21 AM. Reason: adding

02/02/2015, 10:53 PM	#7
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	And here it is hung above the new tank __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/03/2015, 01:40 AM	#9
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	7x2.5x2 __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

12/27/2014, 02:57 AM	#4
romancvik Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4	great fixture, cant wait to see it in action��

12/27/2014, 08:28 PM	#5
2012Denali Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: upstate NY Posts: 95	Wow that is super sexy, where did ya get it?

12/28/2014, 03:14 AM	#6
kipper31 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: australia Posts: 92	You will like it, I've run three of them for over a year, no problems at all.

02/02/2015, 11:57 PM	#8
Raul-7 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 891	Awesome. 7x2x2?

02/03/2015, 08:30 AM	#10
Sangheili Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 59	You were using the ATI PM right? Why the change? Any pros/cons you think are important? :-)

02/03/2015, 03:25 PM	#11
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Yup I had the ATI Hybrid on my old tank, I needed a new light due to the size of the new tank so decided to go with the Giesemann. Love the look of it, its very sleek and this time round I wanted my tank to be a complete show piece including all fixtures etc..same reason I hung the light from ceiling brackets. Other thing, I was only really using the LED at dusk/dawn to give that effect...during the day they were right down. So that wasnt too much of a factor for me. I dont think you could go wrong with either light. - Programming is very similar on both - Giesemann can turn on 2 sets of tubes at at time for all banks, ATI is a 2/6 split so less flexible - Build quality is great on both as you'd expect (I think giesemann is a bit ahead here) - I do like the thinner wire at the back of the giesemann over the thick cable out the end of the ATI...but we are getting picky now - Also no big power box for the giesemann to house in the cabinet - Both stupidly expensive __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵ Last edited by rodneyri; 02/03/2015 at 03:41 PM.

02/03/2015, 10:11 PM	#13
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	There is no power box for the Giesemann, its all inside the light itself. Yup you can control 2 tubes at a time and turn them on/off, dim etc as many times a day as needed. __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/04/2015, 09:16 AM	#14
LesMartin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 471	Are you able to control the fan speed or is it automatic ie has a temperature sensor ?

02/04/2015, 03:32 PM	#15
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	The fans are automatic, they are very quiet aswell. Tank is getting wet very soon so should have some real life thoughts on the light in a few weeks __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/09/2015, 05:28 PM	#16
bhansen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	T5 Tubes Hi, I am switching from GHL Mitras LED to the same T5 fixture, but I have no idea what tubes to choose, as I am totally newbie on T5. Would you share your decision on tube choice?

02/10/2015, 01:57 AM	#17
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Im going with 4 blue (2 actinic blue, 2 aquablue azure), 2 purple (super purple) and 2 white (aquablue coral) tubes __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/10/2015, 02:46 PM	#19
FMF0331 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: LONG ISLAND NY Posts: 19	That's an attractive fixture.

02/10/2015, 02:52 PM	#20
Raul-7 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 891	True; and the pricing is surprisingly spot on. Is this the bluetooth model?

02/10/2015, 02:56 PM	#21
GHill762 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 226	that's a sharp looking fixture! tank ain't too shabby either

02/17/2015, 01:58 PM	#24
LesMartin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 471	Is the tank wet yet ? Lights up ?

02/17/2015, 10:12 PM	#25
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	That fixture looks PERFECT with the rest of your setup. Very cool. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.