Uncko Macko
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Ehh. I couldn't wait. Ordered the 24" 200 series. I can't wait to play with this thing!
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Ehh. I couldn't wait. Ordered the 24" 200 series. I can't wait to play with this thing!
Giray GÃœN
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200 series suitable for your aquarium.
Giray GÃœN
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We must share save log for vertex expire mod whatr do you think??
I just joined the club, ordered from J&l, Jeff is great to deal with.
I probably will not see it for another couple of weeks, since I am away on business.
Can't wait, I be sure to post some pictures once my tank arrives.
I ordered a 1200, 260. He advised me to start at 30% white.
Are they really that hellish bright!?
I have seen the 200 model on a local reefer's tank and it was super bright, but to start at 30% seems a little too cautious!
What are your thoughts?
Dave
I probably will not see it for another couple of weeks, since I am away on business.
Can't wait, I be sure to post some pictures once my tank arrives.
I ordered a 1200, 260. He advised me to start at 30% white.
Are they really that hellish bright!?
I have seen the 200 model on a local reefer's tank and it was super bright, but to start at 30% seems a little too cautious!
What are your thoughts?
Dave
AGYDAL
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Even your neighbors down the block will know you bought a new light...I have the 200 series and my whites are set at 50% at their highest point and its BRIGHT!
Anyone have full tank photos of their tanks at what they have as the highest settings or what they think their tank looks best at (the blues LED popping color effect etc...) or any before and after if you were running a different light before the Vertex?
GET THOSE CAMERAS OUT PLEASE! Great job on the videos everyone, but where are our stills?! We all spent how much per foot? Yep, i think its safe to assume we all love our systems enough to photograph
The AI owners are posting their setups pictures...why not us? Huh...huh? We know we look good, show off a little...heck! I'm proud of mine and it's two corals and one fish that always hides...
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Anyone have full tank photos of their tanks at what they have as the highest settings or what they think their tank looks best at (the blues LED popping color effect etc...) or any before and after if you were running a different light before the Vertex?
GET THOSE CAMERAS OUT PLEASE! Great job on the videos everyone, but where are our stills?! We all spent how much per foot? Yep, i think its safe to assume we all love our systems enough to photograph
The AI owners are posting their setups pictures...why not us? Huh...huh? We know we look good, show off a little...heck! I'm proud of mine and it's two corals and one fish that always hides...<a href=http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/AGYDAL/?action=view¤t=2011-02-10051844.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/AGYDAL/2011-02-10051844.jpg border=0 alt=></a>
<a href=http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/AGYDAL/?action=view¤t=2011-02-19140410-1.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m547/AGYDAL/2011-02-19140410-1.jpg border=0 alt=></a>
myfrostymember
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What's the coverage of a 12" illumina 200 at say 6-10 inchs off water? Looking for something that can cover 36x36 18" deep-- Los on the sand few throughout the rocks
Kolognekoral
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frosty,
the Illumina are not spot lights. The fixture should cover the tank from end to end. The 200 series would be adequate for 18" depth, but a 12" lamp would be too weak for acros in a 36" width tank. Now, 4 12" may be a good option, set chequerboard over the tank.
the Illumina are not spot lights. The fixture should cover the tank from end to end. The 200 series would be adequate for 18" depth, but a 12" lamp would be too weak for acros in a 36" width tank. Now, 4 12" may be a good option, set chequerboard over the tank.
myfrostymember
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I have no problem going to a 24" model but hanging 4 12" models over my tank would look like *** I think- I'm not sure
Kolognekoral
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Of course, aesthetics is another thing. Two 24" units would give you the same light, if not a bit more.
AGYDAL
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Thanks...not much to it yet, moved my rocks around so I could get better flow with the crescent rock design so I could crank back up the lights and put my stuff in the sandbed...I was hoping that someone would follow up with a "my tank is cooler than your tank" picture...still waiting
Uncko Macko
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Got my Illumina fixture last week! I have it over my nano just to play with it until I'm finished with my new reef build. This thing is awesome. In the owners manual it says, "Please refer to the Vertex V-Link Owner's Manual for more information". It didn't come with a manual and I don't see one on the Vertex site. Do any of you know where I can find the V-link manual? A manual for the software would be nice too. Thanks.
Uncko Macko
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I started a Programming thread for sharing Light Studio Tips, Tricks, settings, ideas, Do's & Don'ts.
I'd like to keep it strictly regarding the Light Studio App. I don't want to hi-jack the awesome Illumina threads that helped me decide to make the Illumina investment in the first place.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18483841#post18483841
I'd like to keep it strictly regarding the Light Studio App. I don't want to hi-jack the awesome Illumina threads that helped me decide to make the Illumina investment in the first place.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18483841#post18483841
Kolognekoral
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I would take the 200, if the depth is 24". I am running a 260 over a 30"/70cm tall tank and about 6" over the water surface. Well lit with whites at 70%, blue-royals both at 100% and the colours are directly better (more fluorescence). Use the 1500, which is 48 " long. You really want is to go end to end for the best illumination.
You'll love this fixture. You can't hear anything; no fan noise, reverberation, rattling. Very fine workmanship. Looks great and highly programmable.
Kolognekoral
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Yeah! 1200mm is 48". Good you know your maths! :fun2::
Hi I have a 260 and I'm having some problems connecting it up on a mac. I have downloaded the latest install from Vertex.
There are two files, one labeled install and the other vertexdestop.jar
I have clicked on both and tried to get the programming running with no success. Click on install and it prompts for a password in Terminal. Enter the password and it says no such file or directory. The .jar file takes me to the Vertex screen but I can't do anything on it. Basically just a web page, file and a ? I can click on file, there are some option but all do nothing. The V-stick also does nothing when I plug it in the to computer.
Does anyone know the install process for on a mac. Looks like I'm missing something here.
There are two files, one labeled install and the other vertexdestop.jar
I have clicked on both and tried to get the programming running with no success. Click on install and it prompts for a password in Terminal. Enter the password and it says no such file or directory. The .jar file takes me to the Vertex screen but I can't do anything on it. Basically just a web page, file and a ? I can click on file, there are some option but all do nothing. The V-stick also does nothing when I plug it in the to computer.
Does anyone know the install process for on a mac. Looks like I'm missing something here.
Midnightsun
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Tagging along... Tried the Mac thing also but no go. Had another Windows laptop in the house so I used that no problem.
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