Giesemann Aurora LED T5 Hybrid Fixture
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My setup a simple - I run the blue sky 4 at 75% for 5 hours with one hour ramp up and two hours ramp down. I didn't touch the colors and left reds at zero. The lights are about 9 inches from the water level. I get about 250 par at the top for SAP and 130 at the sand level. LPS are happy but not triving. SPS are getting a lot of shadowing effect and lose polips on the shadowed side. I think I have some hot spots, some SPS are doing OK if they are not directly under the light other have trouble. Let me know what you think.
nbagnardi
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that sounds like a solid schedule, but personally i would push more blues. i read an article that brighter lights at the same intensity will not necessarily bleach the coral, just inhibit the zooxanthelle to fully color up the tissue. i'll inbox you screen shots of my schedule. also, i noticed too with higher intensities WITHOUT the diffusers kessils makes as well i was experiencing random hot spots as well. these lights cook. i run the slight diffusers and all is well.
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Very nice unit, not sure if it would be better than the ATI Hybrid Powermodule?
Broadfield
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I realize I answered you in the other thread, but I'll copy it here for others that may be looking for the same answer:
Main points:
The ATI will have slightly superior T5 reflectors
The ATI is slightly cheaper
The ATI can be had in an 8-bulb version
The Giesemann is easier on the eyes... may be a matter of opinion though. It can also be special ordered in various colors.
The Giesemann has a far superior LED section
The Giesemann is BlueTooth controlled
The Giesemann doesn't have the potential for noisy fans like the ATI
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Broadfield
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I don't own the Giesemann Aurora anymore as I have switched over to the Giesemann Spectra. But yes, I had amazing growth, coverage, no shadowing etc. There's no reason you shouldn't be getting good growth and color with the 700s though. I would look into other factors like nutrients and calcium/alk levels.
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Thanks for your reply Broad.
As for aesthetics, the Giesemann is nicer, but the ATI can also be ordered in white(the one I got a quote on)
The clincher is the Bluetooth controlled, as plugging in your laptop to the unit every time you want to tweak something could be a hassle.
As for aesthetics, the Giesemann is nicer, but the ATI can also be ordered in white(the one I got a quote on)
The clincher is the Bluetooth controlled, as plugging in your laptop to the unit every time you want to tweak something could be a hassle.
Anyone have any information on the Genesis? I really like the idea of a T5/LED hybrid and have been planning to go with the Aurora, but then I saw mention of the Genesis as a "new version" of it. All I can really find is some mention of it/videos from about a year ago, but then nothing new.
Any idea when/if this is coming out?
Any idea when/if this is coming out?
Broadfield
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I would recommend calling CoralVue and see if they have any info. As far as I know, the Genesis won't be a "new version" of the Aurora, rather a cheaper version.
Broadfield
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Just in case anyone is looking for a 48" Spectra!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/48-giesemann-spectra-w-ballast.306169/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/48-giesemann-spectra-w-ballast.306169/
While that is what I heard I do not know how it can be since it has an updated cluster to the Vervve?
I have been waiting for the Genesis for a while now and I am almost doubting its availability at this point.
I am going to add this Giesemann is better made after owning fixtures from both companies. I have one pretty much dead ATI fixture and another with bad fans and ballast.
Kershaw
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I didn't get a chance to read the entire thread. But to me it seems that you are getting the major growth from the 4 t5s not the leds. So in my opinion. Wouldn't you be better off just switching to a ati fixture for allot cheaper and maybe adding some reef brights to it?
Broadfield
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Maybe try contacting Giesemann over their Facebook page.
Dang, I forgot about the potentially noisy fans in the ATI fixtures. I edited my post to reflect that.
Broadfield
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Who are you referring to?
I just posted a thread on the CoralVu/Giesemann forum here on R2R, I'll let you all know what they have to say about it. If someone would like to approach Giesemann on their Facebook I'd love to know what they say.... I'd do it myself, but I hate Facebook and thus do not have an account.
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Broadfield
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I'm on it!
Broadfield
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Broadfield
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Ironically Giesemann answered my question on Facebook within minutes!
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