Any of you SPS guru have Orphek Atlantik V4
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gdemos
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Just Installed:
(2) Orphek V4 Atlantik Compacts
(2) Giesemann Razor T5 (4 54w bulbs total)
over my 4x4x2 120g.... just fits dimensions.
All mounted 14" over waterline
I'd like to get the Razors lower than the Orpheks but the reflectors block out the Orphek a bit too much.
Lots of back/forth with tech support to get Gateway/Connectivity but seems to be getting there.
Switched from ATI Dimmable Sunpower 8x54 + reefbrite, been growing Acros for 5 years successfully.
I like the looks so far
Orphek's gateway not as easy/nice as AI Hydra (i have 52HD over my frag tank).
Very bright, i think this combo will work
(2) Orphek V4 Atlantik Compacts
(2) Giesemann Razor T5 (4 54w bulbs total)
over my 4x4x2 120g.... just fits dimensions.
All mounted 14" over waterline
I'd like to get the Razors lower than the Orpheks but the reflectors block out the Orphek a bit too much.
Lots of back/forth with tech support to get Gateway/Connectivity but seems to be getting there.
Switched from ATI Dimmable Sunpower 8x54 + reefbrite, been growing Acros for 5 years successfully.
I like the looks so far
Orphek's gateway not as easy/nice as AI Hydra (i have 52HD over my frag tank).
Very bright, i think this combo will work
reefmutt
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Cool. What's the configuration?Just Installed:
(2) Orphek V4 Atlantik Compacts
(2) Giesemann Razor T5 (4 54w bulbs total)
over my 4x4x2 120g.... just fits dimensions.
All mounted 14" over waterline
I'd like to get the Razors lower than the Orpheks but the reflectors block out the Orphek a bit too much.
Lots of back/forth with tech support to get Gateway/Connectivity but seems to be getting there.
Switched from ATI Dimmable Sunpower 8x54 + reefbrite, been growing Acros for 5 years successfully.
I like the looks so far
Orphek's gateway not as easy/nice as AI Hydra (i have 52HD over my frag tank).
Very bright, i think this combo will work
Leds sandwiched between the t5?
gdemos
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Very impressed with the contrast and visual dynamic of orphek. Liken it to MH setup. However i feel t5 still needed. Larger acros on top shade lower acros with just orphek. They do get light but not blanketed as they do with t5. Maybe able to get away with just 2 bulbs of t5 but having 4 doesnt hurt
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Looks awesome [emoji106]
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gdemos
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Anyone have connectivity issues with orphek app? I am able to "˜search and find' my lights with the app v3.94 (which i think is an older release) but Cannot search and find lights with app v "œG2"
"œTech support" at orphek says he can see my lights in "œG2 app" and doesn't know why i cannot
App im using (older release?) has cloud feature but when i code program and send it never sticks
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"œTech support" at orphek says he can see my lights in "œG2 app" and doesn't know why i cannot
App im using (older release?) has cloud feature but when i code program and send it never sticks
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gdemos
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I remain very happy with the V4 Compacts as a primary lightsource, supplemented by my T5s.
Connectivity: The mobile app/connectivity is bare bones and I'm non-techy but have had issues with consistent connectivity by the orphek 'gateway'. I haven't had a clear answer from Orphek to provide a reason, but it may have somehting to do with my home Network (eero network). not sure. so far this is the only real draw back. As is, i cannot always connect to my lights with the app.
Light build quality: excellent
Lighting of tank: excellent, T5 to supplement in cases of large acros/shading. i really like the dynamic, contrast and visual appeal of coral colors and tank appearance
Hanging kit: okay, i'm in a canopy so not starring at the hangers, they work but if over an open tank i'd work on something to get the hanging rig prettier (alum rail, etc.)
just a couple weeks in, so far all Acros seem happy!
Connectivity: The mobile app/connectivity is bare bones and I'm non-techy but have had issues with consistent connectivity by the orphek 'gateway'. I haven't had a clear answer from Orphek to provide a reason, but it may have somehting to do with my home Network (eero network). not sure. so far this is the only real draw back. As is, i cannot always connect to my lights with the app.
Light build quality: excellent
Lighting of tank: excellent, T5 to supplement in cases of large acros/shading. i really like the dynamic, contrast and visual appeal of coral colors and tank appearance
Hanging kit: okay, i'm in a canopy so not starring at the hangers, they work but if over an open tank i'd work on something to get the hanging rig prettier (alum rail, etc.)
just a couple weeks in, so far all Acros seem happy!
My v4 came today and I'm really happy with my purchase. Connecting the gateway took a little work as I downloaded the newest app which didn't work. When I tried the older app it connected right away and things were a breeze. It's late so I only played with a few settings but the colors on my corals so far are amazing I can't wait to see how it looks tommorw
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gdemos
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Interesting that the new app wouldnt work for u i have same problem. The old app, lights show up as "œlight[null]". New app cant find lights consistently, more often than not when i look at app they're not found. "œTech support "œ says they see them when logged to my gateway and seem to suggest it's something with my network
Let me know how you make out
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Old app is working fine for me so I'm not even going to try the new one (not sure what it adds and it is only a month old so I'll let them work the bugs out).
So far I'm very pleased, I bought this to replace a sbreef that was producing to much of a hot spot in the middle. I have a shallow tank 7" tall and I want to grow sps though the whole thing so I needed even par over the whole tank. I was seriously considering t5's as most higher end led options have very uneven par distribution at the 6" range due to their puck style led setup. My other option was multiple kessils 360we's or radion x15w's mounted very high to even out the par.
This shallow tank is a temporary tank and will eventually be replaced with a 36"x24" x 18" tall rimless tank so I wanted something that would work over that tank when I got it later this year.
After pulling out the par meter I'm very happy at 12" above the tank and 25% power I have an even 200 par over every part of the 24"x12" tank. I will slowly ramp up to 33% which was showing about 280 par over the whole tank I took these readings at about 5" which is where most of my sps are mounted.
This even par means almost double the available space in my tank for frags which means WWC will be getting an order soon
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I just finally bought two Orphek Atlantik v4 compacts over a 90 gallon. This is a new setup so there is no fish or anything only a week old but I'm hoping the Orphek does its job looks great so far this is full spec. 10k mode at 12 inches over the water line.
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Wally.B
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Tagging along.
I did get a Orphek loaner/trial as a possible Candidate for a new Tank setup, however I backed off since not ready to make the Leap to Full LED lighting quite yet. Went with Full T5 for the next while as safest bet.
It was an impressive Solid Built panel. I could tell the light packed quite of bit of Sun Power. The Control app was so-so, but I could see potential with future improvements (like hinted Apex Fusion).
Looking forward to seeing actual results in a running tank. Especially a dominant SPS tank.
The Orphek was my top choice if I was going to do LED.
I did get a Orphek loaner/trial as a possible Candidate for a new Tank setup, however I backed off since not ready to make the Leap to Full LED lighting quite yet. Went with Full T5 for the next while as safest bet.
It was an impressive Solid Built panel. I could tell the light packed quite of bit of Sun Power. The Control app was so-so, but I could see potential with future improvements (like hinted Apex Fusion).
Looking forward to seeing actual results in a running tank. Especially a dominant SPS tank.
The Orphek was my top choice if I was going to do LED.
I agree the app is ok Iv had my ups and downs with it , the lights are working great so far zero issues and everything is looking great so far. Yes the apex compatibility would be awesome to see in an update
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Week 6 of the new orphek v4.....my tank has gone from strength to strength!
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