Giesemann Lighting Club.

Is anyone running the Aurora Hybrid? I'm looking at changing from AI Hydra52s to this fixture but not many reviews online about it? Have a 6 month old SPS dominated reef so just want to make sure the power and spectrum is there.
 
I know it detracts from the beauty of the fixture . Has anyone tried a reefbrite on a matrixx ii light yet ? I am looking to add some pop . Any suggestions ?



 
mordibv said:
I know it detracts from the beauty of the fixture . Has anyone tried a reefbrite on a matrixx ii light yet ? I am looking to add some pop . Any suggestions ?



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Well Mine is the 6 lamp fixture and I believe it is the same as the 8 lamps fixture so there is a open slot on each end so I am thinking about putting some in there but mainly for a dusk to dawn effect.
 
kenpau said:
Is anyone running the Aurora Hybrid? I'm looking at changing from AI Hydra52s to this fixture but not many reviews online about it? Have a 6 month old SPS dominated reef so just want to make sure the power and spectrum is there.
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I think that fixture looks awsum. Not a fan of led but the hybrids I do like..
That is the fixture I really wanted but it was not available or in my price range at the time.

No reviews because they are all new fixtures here. Giesemann has not had a presence here for a while now.
 
shred5 said:
I think that fixture looks awsum. Not a fan of led but the hybrids I do like..
That is the fixture I really wanted but it was not available or in my price range at the time.

No reviews because they are all new fixtures here. Giesemann has not had a presence here for a while now.
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They do look awesome, I just want to make sure that they're sufficient for SPS growth before I drop $3000 on one! I might have to email Giesemann if no one is running one yet.
 
shred5 said:
I think that fixture looks awsum. Not a fan of led but the hybrids I do like..
That is the fixture I really wanted but it was not available or in my price range at the time.

No reviews because they are all new fixtures here. Giesemann has not had a presence here for a while now.
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I have a hybrid on the way too . ATI though .. plans within plans...
 
Thanks Shred, I've watched all the Aurora videos on youtube (about 5 of them!) but they don't really give you too much information. There is one that looks really good, 17 minutes long, heaps of demonstration and talking about the fixture.....but it's in German!!
 
rodneyri said:
Joined the club again...first time round was an Infiniti, this time round Matrixx2 Dimtec

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Probably the nicest piece of rock work I have seen in any tank....ever!!! Great work mate!
 
kenpau said:
What colour T5s were you thinking of going with?
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shred5 said:
ok doesn't that belong in the ATI owners thread! I think you got lost. :)
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No colors chosen on the ATI hybrid . it'll sit in the box if i do another build .

Dave ,

I thought it was the ATI mention that doesn't belong in this thread . :lolspin:


The 2 foot matrixx ii doesn't come in 6 or 8 bulb flavors or even the dimtec option . Chris stated the ballast will not fit properly ..
So it's a 4 bulb 2 foot unit going over a IM Fusion 40 Nano .
There are those odd screws ? on the front and back sides that may hold a reef brite . I thought the glass shield under the bulbs was some type of glass but it's some type of acrylic material. A top section on the light is glass.
 
mordibv said:
No colors chosen on the ATI hybrid . it'll sit in the box if i do another build .

Dave ,

I thought it was the ATI mention that doesn't belong in this thread . :lolspin:


The 2 foot matrixx ii doesn't come in 6 or 8 bulb flavors or even the dimtec option . Chris stated the ballast will not fit properly ..
So it's a 4 bulb 2 foot unit going over a IM Fusion 40 Nano .
There are those odd screws ? on the front and back sides that may hold a reef brite . I thought the glass shield under the bulbs was some type of glass but it's some type of acrylic material. A top section on the light is glass.
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I am a little confused?
You bought a ati hybrid and a matrixx?
Yea when I was doing my cube I wanted a matrixx in 8 bulb and they didn't have it. With cubes becoming so popular they will loose sales there.
 
shred5 said:
I am a little confused?
You bought a ati hybrid and a matrixx?
Yea when I was doing my cube I wanted a matrixx in 8 bulb and they didn't have it. With cubes becoming so popular they will loose sales there.
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shred5 said:
I am a little confused?
You bought a ati hybrid and a matrixx?
Yea when I was doing my cube I wanted a matrixx in 8 bulb and they didn't have it. With cubes becoming so popular they will loose sales there.
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Yes , that is correct ... If u have seen my build thread , can't u tell by the title .

FWIW . Its on u know where ..

I didn't get the undrilled 57 rimless . Other half was fussing over me overdoing it . As a result I chose a NUVO Fusion 40 . It will be lit by the
Matrixx ii .

I can't hang it from the vaulted ceilings .I may just use bent conduit or 80/20
 
mordibv said:
Yes , that is correct ... If u have seen my build thread , can't u tell by the title .

FWIW . Its on u know where ..

I didn't get the undrilled 57 rimless . Other half was fussing over me overdoing it . As a result I chose a NUVO Fusion 40 . It will be lit by the
Matrixx ii .

I can't hang it from the vaulted ceilings .I may just use bent conduit or 80/20
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Sorry missed your build thread, I will have too look it up..
I have my Matrixx hung with bent conduit, To bad you didn't live close I have a extra set I made from my 93 that went bust you cold have had, they are painted black....
 
Thinking about getting an Giesemann Futura LED Fixture. I have a 75 gal peninsula tank that's 48x24x20 high. What do you guys think?
If you check out the coralvue web site for the futura the pic of the tank and light is almost identical to my tank.
 
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chris@CoralVue said:
Hello everyone, as most of you already know CoralVue has taken over distributorship for Giesemann in North America. We are expecting our first delivery of the Giesemann's new range of T5 lamps in two weeks. I'm looking for three T5 only users to be beta testers for the lamps. For consideration please email me at chris@coralvue.com along with the following information:

1. Brand, length and color of T5 lamps currently in use?
2. Which fixture brand are you using, or DIY?
3. Size of aquarium and type of corals?
4. Please provide a current photo of your aquarium.

Three hobbyists will be selected based on criteria that we have already developed. All we are asking is for honest feedback on the look and performance of the new range of Giesemann T5 lamps.

Thanks,

Chris Conti
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Hi Chris ! I sent a Email

Thanks !!
 
Those Giesemann T5 fixture owners out there, I was just wondering what combinations you use? Have ordered the Aurora and coming from a purely LED background I'm not sure what my best options are. I ordered 2x Aquablue coral and 2x Super purple but was just wondering what people thought of this and if there is a better option? Obviously I'll have LEDs to supplement but am really relying on the T5s for the majority of my acropora growth and colour.
 
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