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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-05-2011, 02:33 PM
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Views: 1,228
Posted By TheDogFather
I had one and it was not very good... I had to...

I had one and it was not very good... I had to replace the pump's impeller twice before before I gave up and sold it. I went with a Bubble King Mini 180 and could not be happier!

You get what you...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 01-05-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,770
Posted By TheDogFather
The last Interzoo was in May 2010 and its held...

The last Interzoo was in May 2010 and its held only every two years so I'd expect to see it ship by spring 2011. That being said, I had the privilege of seeing a very early prototype of the Cerebra...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-02-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
Nice work and great looking tank! -TDF

Nice work and great looking tank!

-TDF
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-11-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
There is nothing strange going on, when you enter...

There is nothing strange going on, when you enter a value for the number of days until the next full moon and click Ok it sends the new value to the fixture immediately and the fixture then restarts...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-10-2010, 01:09 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
Can you post a screen shot?

Can you post a screen shot?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-10-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
On the light controls did you set it to Expert...

On the light controls did you set it to Expert Mode? Once you do that you can program the advanced functions...

What size Illumina did you get? I can send you my config file that you can use as a...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-10-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
That may be an option but I personally don't...

That may be an option but I personally don't think it's a worth while upgrade for existing Illumina owners... My guess is that the choice to move to CREE was for marketing reasons. The CRI on the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-10-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
I personally am totally satisfied with the output...

I personally am totally satisfied with the output of the Rebel LED's but Vertex just announced that the Illumina is to begin shipping with CREE LED's November 1st.

"Dear Aquarium enthusiast,...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-14-2010, 02:24 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
It just looks that way. The individual LED's are...

It just looks that way. The individual LED's are all equally aligned.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-14-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
I should have mentioned that in addition to the...

I should have mentioned that in addition to the Parallels application you will need a Windows license...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-14-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
http://www.parallels.com/

http://www.parallels.com/
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-14-2010, 01:33 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
I am told the Mac version is held up due to a...

I am told the Mac version is held up due to a driver issue with the V-Stick. I'm using a Windows 7 Virtual Machine in Parallels on my Mac and it works fine. Bootcamp will also work for you.

Cheers!
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-14-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
It's hard to say because around the time I...

It's hard to say because around the time I changed to the Illumina I also switched from Vinegar / Zeolites to solid carbon dosing and my NO3 and PO4 went up substantially. The SCD also bleached out...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-14-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
Sorry, for the lack of updates... I'm still...

Sorry, for the lack of updates...

I'm still amazed at the R&D and engineering not to mention the quality of components that went into this fixture, it's simply second to none IMO.

Some people...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-01-2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
That's nice Ron99 but this is not a contest and...

That's nice Ron99 but this is not a contest and what makes you think you need between 400-500 PAR to grow stony corals well? My SPS and clams say otherwise.

I'm not going to get into a PAR...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-28-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
The fixture is awesome and my SPS is growing...

The fixture is awesome and my SPS is growing amazingly well at only 50% power!

I'll post more updates as soon as I receive the V-Stick and LightStudio

Cheers!

-TDF
Forum: Lighting Specific 08-08-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,067
Posted By TheDogFather
Vertex is not a low-cost company, they are German...

Vertex is not a low-cost company, they are German company that offer some of the industries most innovative products, in Canada and the U.S. Proline Aquatics wholesalers support the product so no...
Forum: Lighting Specific 08-05-2010, 02:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,067
Posted By TheDogFather
The griplock's on the top slide up to 4" from the...

The griplock's on the top slide up to 4" from the edge of the fixture (40" apart on the 48" fixture), the fans are on either end so they can't be moved any closer to the edges. The LED pods are...
Forum: Lighting Specific 08-05-2010, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,846
Posted By TheDogFather
I used to have the 48" Infiniti over my tank and...

I used to have the 48" Infiniti over my tank and it is a fine fixture but it does have some drawbacks. The MH's can be width adjusted but they do not provide any filler plates to cover the gaps left...
Forum: Lighting Specific 08-05-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,067
Posted By TheDogFather
I replaced my ATI 8 x 54W Powermodule with the...

I replaced my ATI 8 x 54W Powermodule with the 48" Vertex Illumina just about a month ago and I am very happy with the results. The Illumina is a real PAR monster, I had to dial it way down (50%W...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-01-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,696
Posted By TheDogFather
SOLD! Thanks for looking.

SOLD! Thanks for looking.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-13-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,696
Posted By TheDogFather
FS: ATI PowerModul 48" with New KZ Bulbs (Toronto)

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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-11-2010, 01:51 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
Below is the non scientific Vertex Illumina SR...

Below is the non scientific Vertex Illumina SR 1200-200 PAR measurement taken with a Apogee Quantum Meter. My tank is 18" tall and the fixture is 6" above the surface.


White 100% - Blue 100% -...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-09-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
Thanks! IMO the PowerModule is hands down...

Thanks!

IMO the PowerModule is hands down the best T5 fixture but for me T5's just don't look natural at all and I've tried many bulb combinations...

The Vertex gives the tank a more natural...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-09-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 50,368
Posted By TheDogFather
Vertex Illumina SR 1200 vs. ATI PowerModule...

Vertex Illumina SR 1200 vs. ATI PowerModule (8x54W) Visual Comparison

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo342/Aquarium-Fans/Vertex%20Illumina%20LED/P1010278.jpg
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