Vertex Illumina Red Aux Module Installation Video

[TheDogFather]

Vertex just released a how-to installation video for the red aux module!

http://youtu.be/PmLWH8z86AA

Cheers!

-TDF

[mr_alberta]

That's awesome! Albert you have nice hands lol.

[lastlight]

That's awesome! Albert you have nice hands lol.

Yeah I just noticed the comment under the video as well LOL. Well done Albert!

[albert_dao]

I'm a little insulted. My hands are much, much nicer.

eg. http://vimeo.com/21411942

Anyway, that video was filmed in Austria by the Vertex team.

[TheDogFather]

I'm a little insulted. My hands are much, much nicer.

eg. http://vimeo.com/21411942

Anyway, that video was filmed in Austria by the Vertex team.

LOL! I've heard the rumours about your illustrious hand modelling career...

My guess is the hands in the new video are attached to Andreas Schneider.

Cheers!

-TDF

[albert_dao]

LOL! I've heard the rumours about your illustrious hand modelling career...

My guess is the hands in the new video are attached to Andreas Schneider.

Cheers!

-TDF

He`s a good bro.

And the rumors are true. Look for me out there.

[AquaticFinatic]

Who's selling these and how much?

[RedCoralLethbridge]

We can bring them in once they are available! Let me know how many you need Dave!

[notclear]

What are the pros and cons of using Red spectrum LED?

[albert_dao]

PROS: You join the cool club :)

[AquaticFinatic]

PROS: You join the cool club :)

Lol I so want in!! :mrgreen:

[asylumdown]

How much are they going to cost? I can't find that little tidbit anywhere...

[notclear]

From an Australian forum, the prices listed are as follows:

Red auxillary module $135.00
Module installation kit $13.00

So they are at Australian $. But very close and almost the same when converted to C$.

[albert_dao]

From an Australian forum, the prices listed are as follows:

Red auxillary module $135.00
Module installation kit $13.00

So they are at Australian $. But very close and almost the same when converted to C$.

Close :)

You're looking at $86.00 for the actual pad and $8.00 for the installation tool.

[notclear]

Wow! Under $100! That's a good deal.

But seriously, I still haven't got the answers on what are the advantages and possible disadvantages of having red spectrum lights on our reef tank.

[asylumdown]

Does anyone know what wavelengths these red units cover?

[albert_dao]

Wow! Under $100! That's a good deal.

But seriously, I still haven't got the answers on what are the advantages and possible disadvantages of having red spectrum lights on our reef tank.

Sorry, I had intended to answer that last night at home... But I went and spent the whole night on Game of Thrones :(

Anyway, most of the appeal behind Red LED's has to do with aesthetics. If you're familiar with the Fiji Purple T5 bulb, that's more or less the effect people are after when they add this range of the spectrum to the mix.

If you're not, here's exhibit A:

Before Fiji Purple:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z264/albert_dao/Temp%20Tank/Full-Shot.jpg

After Fiji Purple (red spectrum):

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z264/albert_dao/Temp%20Tank/FTS.jpg

Before:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z264/albert_dao/Temp%20Tank/acan1.jpg

After:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z264/albert_dao/Temp%20Tank/acan-2.jpg

One more:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z264/albert_dao/Temp%20Tank/acan2.jpg

To:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z264/albert_dao/Temp%20Tank/red-acan.jpg

etc, etc...

The only detrimental effect I can think of is a possible increase in algae. This assumes that:

A. The tank has excess nutrients and the addition of red light becomes the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back", or

B. The user is comatose and doesn't crank down the red settings while addressing the excess nutrient issue.

Hope that helps!

[notclear]

That helps a lot! Thanks Albert.

[Blue World Aquariums]

We have these available on our website for pre-order here: Vertex Illumina (http://www.blueworldaquariums.com/proddetail.php?prod=9573041)

We have a couple modules coming for our display tank and we'll post up a nice gallery of images on our blog when they arrive.

[AquaticFinatic]

Is there a rule for how many reds to a unit? Mine is the 5' I think 10 module 260. I guess the same question for the other colours to.

[albert_dao]

Is there a rule for how many reds to a unit? Mine is the 5' I think 10 module 260. I guess the same question for the other colours to.

You'll have 9 auxiliary slots available to fill up. Of those, I would say half(ish) of them can be Red. The rest you can leave empty or wait for other colors to become available.

[albert_dao]

Look at what I get to play with...

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k500/TentotheTwenty/32.gif

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k500/TentotheTwenty/31.gif