Vertex Illumina Club

What optics do the illumina fixtures run?

Anyone with info of the Vertex Illumilux fixtures?
 
Kmu - I know my 200 series does not have optics. I like the look better than the LED setups that use optics, IMO better shimmer effect. I'm not sure about the 260 or the 200s that now use the Cree...sorry, didn't look into it, afraid I might want to upgrade. Hehe.


Anyone out there with this light have any of their micros in their tank go nuts? I have some crazy neomeris growing in my tank at the moment...I know nutrients are a contributing factor, and my tank is new, but just wondering if anyone with an established tanks noticed their macros loving it if anyone has them?
 
AGYDAL said:
Kmu - I know my 200 series does not have optics. I like the look better than the LED setups that use optics, IMO better shimmer effect. I'm not sure about the 260 or the 200s that now use the Cree...sorry, didn't look into it, afraid I might want to upgrade. Hehe.


Anyone out there with this light have any of their micros in their tank go nuts? I have some crazy neomeris growing in my tank at the moment...I know nutrients are a contributing factor, and my tank is new, but just wondering if anyone with an established tanks noticed their macros loving it if anyone has them?
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It's your new tank, not the light...

Cheers!

-TDF
 
I got a 48x18x18 rimless mixed reef tank that is used to an ATI sunpower 6x54

Would 2 illumilux fixtures work for me?

I plan on a 48" Marino Bianco with 12 cree leds 7k and 12 cree royal blue 450nm, and a Marino Blu with 12 cree royal blue 450nm and 12 cree blue 470nm

This are 48 CREE LEDs with 120 degree optics for a 48x18x18 mixed reef tank
 
kmu said:
I got a 48x18x18 rimless mixed reef tank that is used to an ATI sunpower 6x54

Would 2 illumilux fixtures work for me?

I plan on a 48" Marino Bianco with 12 cree leds 7k and 12 cree royal blue 450nm, and a Marino Blu with 12 cree royal blue 450nm and 12 cree blue 470nm

This are 48 CREE LEDs with 120 degree optics for a 48x18x18 mixed reef tank
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I'd would think so. You have a very shallow and narrow (front to back) tank.

-TDF
 
kmu
I am also looking at this option but I think it depends to what you like to kep in this tank.
what is your bulb combo for the 6 x54?
I emailed vertex on Illumilux; they said on the illumilux the control is not onboard you have to purchase a PWM module from Vertex that is controlled via 1-10 V and can be connected to any controller that is capable of 1-10 v control.
In your case I would go for a 36" Illumina 200 if the budget is there.
This is what I am planning on getting for a 4' x2' x2' since my tank will have 2 small islands of rock only.
I saw the Illumina on a local reefers tank and it's truly amazing product and bright as hell, my opinion much brighter and more flexible than AI SOL blue.
Good luck with your light purchase.
Dave
 
Luxo said:
kmu
I am also looking at this option but I think it depends to what you like to kep in this tank.
what is your bulb combo for the 6 x54?
I emailed vertex on Illumilux; they said on the illumilux the control is not onboard you have to purchase a PWM module from Vertex that is controlled via 1-10 V and can be connected to any controller that is capable of 1-10 v control.
In your case I would go for a 36" Illumina 200 if the budget is there.
This is what I am planning on getting for a 4' x2' x2' since my tank will have 2 small islands of rock only.
I saw the Illumina on a local reefers tank and it's truly amazing product and bright as hell, my opinion much brighter and more flexible than AI SOL blue.
Good luck with your light purchase.
Dave
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My light combo was 4 ATI Blue plus and 2 ATI purple plus

How much does the Illumina 200 in the 36" run for? The 2 48" illumilux would run for around $900

How much is the PWM controller from vertex?
 
TheDogFather said:
It's your new tank, not the light...

Cheers!

-TDF
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Oh, I know a lot of it is my new tank but the stuff also likes high light...a lot of people wouldn't mind this stuff in their tank but can't get it to grow. All the other cycle algaes and stuff have run their course yet this stuff keeps truckin' on...just trying to isolate variables so I can get the upperhand on it.
 
AGYDAL said:
Oh, I know a lot of it is my new tank but the stuff also likes high light...a lot of people wouldn't mind this stuff in their tank but can't get it to grow. All the other cycle algaes and stuff have run their course yet this stuff keeps truckin' on...just trying to isolate variables so I can get the upperhand on it.
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I know that micro's need powerful light to flourish but that can happen under T5's and MH as well... I would not necessarily attribute the growth to the LED's.

What are your tank's parameters?

-TDF
 
KMU
4 Blue plus & 2 purple plus! This is really blue!! No white bulbs?
If that is what you want then you should be fine with the Illumilux I guess.
I saw the Illumilux at Macna & they look great about 1" thick & maybe 2" wide!
Premium had it at their booth, from what I was told you can slide them on the side of eachother to cascade them, can be used with hanging kit or legs.
They did not know how much the PWM module will cost since will be released in March they said.
What are you keeping in this tank?
Dave
 
Luxo said:
KMU
4 Blue plus & 2 purple plus! This is really blue!! No white bulbs?
If that is what you want then you should be fine with the Illumilux I guess.
I saw the Illumilux at Macna & they look great about 1" thick & maybe 2" wide!
Premium had it at their booth, from what I was told you can slide them on the side of eachother to cascade them, can be used with hanging kit or legs.
They did not know how much the PWM module will cost since will be released in March they said.
What are you keeping in this tank?
Dave
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Its a mixed reef tank with a RBTA, GBTA, very few SPS, some LPS and a lot of softies like leathers, ricordeas, zoas...

Yeah I had in mind if I go with 2 or 3 illumilux I could slide them one on the side of each other and hang them.

Maybe a single 36" Marine Blu for dawn and dusk and 2 Marine Bianco for daylight.

I could start with one Blu and one Bianco and add a third one if neccesary
 
kmu said:
Its a mixed reef tank with a RBTA, GBTA, very few SPS, some LPS and a lot of softies like leathers, ricordeas, zoas...

Yeah I had in mind if I go with 2 or 3 illumilux I could slide them one on the side of each other and hang them.

Maybe a single 36" Marine Blu for dawn and dusk and 2 Marine Bianco for daylight.

I could start with one Blu and one Bianco and add a third one if neccesary
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Sound good, please keep us posted, what controller are you using?
I think Profilux and Apex have 1-10v.
Although you don't have to dimm them I guess can have the blue come on first then white
Pictures please when you get them.
tks
Dave
 
Hi,
I buy a vertex illumina sr 900 for my new aquarium. Update firmware but in the led panel first modul is not working properely when the make thunder effect its closed and it is not open what is the problem and how can downgrade the firmware.
 
Ok i solved problem when firmware update 2 options first necessar update second complate update so if you complate update all modules updatable so make complate update :)
 
I need an extra opinion. I have a custom rimless 40 breeder being built. The plan is a mixed reef. nothing too hard to keep. Mostly "Nano" livestock. Not sure which light to get. I want to limit light shining outside of the tank so I may get the 24 inch. Will this be enough coverage? And which model? Is the 260 worth the extra money?

so....
24 or 36 inch?
200 or 260?
 
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