Pacific Sun Pandora hyperion hybrid Fanclub - Page 39

rees2301 · 03/24/2017, 06:04 PM

I've been searching to try and find the variances color wise and the benefits/downsides of the Bali, Fiji & Hawaiin par scenarios. I found an original post stating that Hawaii gave a brighter blue for good color rendition but slower growth. Be interested to know similar on the other two.

Przemek_PacSun · 03/24/2017, 07:35 PM

Bali PAR program was written using data collected at 1.8m depth on reef on south of Bali.
It's working very good with mixed reef tanks - also with SPS corals but we suggest decreasing red and orange in colour studio to 30-50%.
Fiji and Hawaii are also natural programs - Hawaii is for example more purple/blue on the end of day and have little different looking clouds after noon.
It's depend from you which kind of program you will use - most important is not changing so many things in the same time(like turning on BALI PAR program, in the same time Acclimatisation program, Season Simulation- and finally all sliders in Colour studios set completely different than they should be(on 100%) ;-)
Sometimes less is better than more ;-)

Regards

Przemek

rees2301 · 03/25/2017, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Przemek_PacSun

Bali PAR program was written using data collected at 1.8m depth on reef on south of Bali.
It's working very good with mixed reef tanks - also with SPS corals but we suggest decreasing red and orange in colour studio to 30-50%.
Fiji and Hawaii are also natural programs - Hawaii is for example more purple/blue on the end of day and have little different looking clouds after noon.
It's depend from you which kind of program you will use - most important is not changing so many things in the same time(like turning on BALI PAR program, in the same time Acclimatisation program, Season Simulation- and finally all sliders in Colour studios set completely different than they should be(on 100%) ;-)
Sometimes less is better than more ;-)

Regards

Przemek

Thanks Przemek, I wasn't planning on wholesale changes to the par tables. I will just be extending the start and end times to suit my feeding times. It was more around what the visual colour differences were of the 3 scenarios that I was looking for. To help me choose. I may have to try all 3. I know these programmes have been created with the health of the corals in mind so wouldn't want to upset that balance.

nvladik · 03/26/2017, 12:48 PM

I have a 4-bulb Pandora Hyperion S 3x75W + 4x54W T5, could someone tell me if it's possible to control the 2 sets of T5s individually? For now both of them seem to turn on/off under T5 #1 setting only, #2-#4 do nothing.

Any help is much appreciated.

NDJ · 03/26/2017, 02:01 PM

Any recommendations on T5 tube mix for Pandora Hyperion S2 2x75W + 4x39W T5 for an LPS dominated reef tank?

Rudimenta · 03/27/2017, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDJ

Any recommendations on T5 tube mix for Pandora Hyperion S2 2x75W + 4x39W T5 for an LPS dominated reef tank?

I would put at least one KZ New Gen II in the 4 bulb combo. Prezmek will know best but i would say. ATI Blue Plus 2x, Pink, KZ New Gen II

Rudimenta · 03/27/2017, 05:23 AM

Thought i do an update:

Getting close to a very stable tank, its been running for 3/4 of a year now, so little behind schedule. LPS growth has been very good and SPS is colouring up nicely. Some small issues with red slime and algae but its under control and i see i need to do some glass cleaning

Syntax1325 · 03/27/2017, 06:03 AM

I find myself wanting to sell my fixture and purchase new lights.... let me explain. I currently use a 48" pandora Hyperion on a 6 foot 125 gallon standard braced tank. This fixture was recommended by Przemek and Yorgos at Love The Reef. I purchased it and have been pleased with how it has worked for the past 2.5 years. However, two things have bugged me about the fixture.... one of the pucks on each end lines up with a brace and seems to block most of the light. I have my fixture raised 12 inches above the top brace. The spread isn't that bad but there is also a noticeable decline in light intensity on the last foot on each side.

I'm in the process of upgrading to a standard 180 that also has braces. It seems that I'm wasting money by having lights shining directly on the braces and I'm not getting solid coverage for the entire length of the tank

Why shouldn't I sell the light and purchase three stand alone units that will fit between the braces?

I'm looking for advice and thoughts. What would you do and why?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TX_Punisher · 03/27/2017, 12:33 PM

I just found this thread. I like the hybrid config. Just doing some research here. What are the options for a 60" tank?

NDJ · 03/27/2017, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudimenta

I would put at least one KZ New Gen II in the 4 bulb combo. Prezmek will know best but i would say. ATI Blue Plus 2x, Pink, KZ New Gen II

Thank you much appreciated. Is there a guide for the installation of the hanging kit?

Rudimenta · 03/27/2017, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDJ

Thank you much appreciated. Is there a guide for the installation of the hanging kit?

Thought there was a small paper in the bag, but its been a while. However its very straight forward i remember, measure & drill the holes in the ceiling. Take time for the measurement, my holes are 1" or so too much to the back meaning i have to keep my tank at 2" from the wall which in hindsight is not enough space to work at the back side of my tank, but depends on your overflow setup (in or outside) and how many cables and other stuff you are running there.

NDJ · 03/27/2017, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudimenta

Thought there was a small paper in the bag, but its been a while. However its very straight forward i remember, measure & drill the holes in the ceiling. Take time for the measurement, my holes are 1" or so too much to the back meaning i have to keep my tank at 2" from the wall which in hindsight is not enough space to work at the back side of my tank, but depends on your overflow setup (in or outside) and how many cables and other stuff you are running there.

Apologies it is going to hang from Oceanlife tank arms; it was more the connection to the light unit?

Rudimenta · 03/27/2017, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDJ

Apologies it is going to hang from Oceanlife tank arms; it was more the connection to the light unit?

Than i have no clue

not even sure its possible with an arm from another manufacture.

Przemek_PacSun · 03/27/2017, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudimenta

Thought i do an update:

Getting close to a very stable tank, its been running for 3/4 of a year now, so little behind schedule. LPS growth has been very good and SPS is colouring up nicely. Some small issues with red slime and algae but its under control and i see i need to do some glass cleaning

Ruudi....

How long you are using our lamp? Can you tell us your settings ? We will repost them on our FB profile! ;-)

Regards

Przemek

Przemek_PacSun · 03/27/2017, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX_Punisher

I just found this thread. I like the hybrid config. Just doing some research here. What are the options for a 60" tank?

Depending from your tank - Pandora Hyperion S 3x75W + 4x54W T5 or with 8x54W T5 bulbs.
You can't go wrong with that lighting. Actually I'm sure that hybrid are best lighting source for high demanding hard corals..

Przemek_PacSun · 03/27/2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvladik

I have a 4-bulb Pandora Hyperion S 3x75W + 4x54W T5, could someone tell me if it's possible to control the 2 sets of T5s individually? For now both of them seem to turn on/off under T5 #1 setting only, #2-#4 do nothing.

Any help is much appreciated.

Depending when you bought your lamp. First generation hybrid lams have only one channel of control(please contact with our service@pacific-sun.eu for more detailed informations, maybe they will be able to tell you how to connect it for getting two channels)

Przemek_PacSun · 03/27/2017, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syntax1325

I find myself wanting to sell my fixture and purchase new lights.... let me explain. I currently use a 48" pandora Hyperion on a 6 foot 125 gallon standard braced tank. This fixture was recommended by Przemek and Yorgos at Love The Reef. I purchased it and have been pleased with how it has worked for the past 2.5 years. However, two things have bugged me about the fixture.... one of the pucks on each end lines up with a brace and seems to block most of the light. I have my fixture raised 12 inches above the top brace. The spread isn't that bad but there is also a noticeable decline in light intensity on the last foot on each side.

I'm in the process of upgrading to a standard 180 that also has braces. It seems that I'm wasting money by having lights shining directly on the braces and I'm not getting solid coverage for the entire length of the tank

Why shouldn't I sell the light and purchase three stand alone units that will fit between the braces?

I'm looking for advice and thoughts. What would you do and why?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

DO you have any dimension of your new tank and spaces between braces?

NDJ · 03/27/2017, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudimenta

Than i have no clue

not even sure its possible with an arm from another manufacture.

Sorry again that wasn't very clear. It was the attachment of the hanging kit to the light unit, images below.

Rudimenta · 03/27/2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Przemek_PacSun

Ruudi....

How long you are using our lamp? Can you tell us your settings ? We will repost them on our FB profile! ;-)

Regards

Przemek

Hi Przemek,

Should write you an email soon and i did not even know you had a facebook page, we should be friends by now, ha ha...

Setup the tank in Jan 2014, had a crash in April of 2016 restarted the tank and did the fixture upgrade to 8bulbs end of May 2016, than did the "cycle" until Aug (but it had some surviving corals inside). In sept i started stocking the tank more. I would say its been getting stable since Dec. (pics are on my blog http://rudimenta.com/wordpress/ )

Current settings, sorry cant take screenshots because i am using an old laptop to control it, mac never worked for me, hopping android will be better so i can get a cheap tablet.

Current setup (totally different than before the crash)

T5 6 hours per day some start a bit earlier some a bit later
ATI Blue Plus 3x
KZ New Gen II 2x
ATI Pink Plus
ATI Coral Plus
ATI True Actinic

Led:
Power 70%
All colour 100%, Except red 55%, Green 80%, Amber 75%
Bali mode
Moderate cloud intensity, 30% probability

The picture was taken with an iPhone quickly during the day

TX_Punisher · 03/27/2017, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Przemek_PacSun

Depending from your tank - Pandora Hyperion S 3x75W + 4x54W T5 or with 8x54W T5 bulbs.
You can't go wrong with that lighting. Actually I'm sure that hybrid are best lighting source for high demanding hard corals..

So the 3x75w are the led arrays? I'll have a mixed reef more geared towards SPS. What's the next step up on the leds?

Thanks,

P.S. I'm in Texas, what are my ordering options from retailers?

Syntax1325 · 03/27/2017, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Przemek_PacSun

DO you have any dimension of your new tank and spaces between braces?

It's a standard 180... there's 21.5 inches between each of the three braces and the braces are 2.75 inches wide.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rudimenta · 03/27/2017, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX_Punisher

So the 3x75w are the led arrays? I'll have a mixed reef more geared towards SPS. What's the next step up on the leds?

Thanks,

P.S. I'm in Texas, what are my ordering options from retailers?

Depends on the depth of your tank from my point of view. If you have anything more than 24" i would go with the 150w.

Przemek_PacSun · 03/30/2017, 05:54 AM

Android application for all SMR lamps(Pandora Hyperion S/Metis Hyperion S/Triton S) is ready for download :
http://www.pacific-sun.eu/download-m...ion-s-triton-s
Application require firmware update to latest: SMR_v1.7android.bin available on the same page.

Rudimenta · 03/30/2017, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Przemek_PacSun

Android application for all SMR lamps(Pandora Hyperion S/Metis Hyperion S/Triton S) is ready for download :
......

Time to buy a cheap tablet!

africangrey · 03/30/2017, 11:50 AM

can this be downloaded from android phone via google store.

03/24/2017, 06:04 PM	#951
rees2301 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 29	Par scenarios I've been searching to try and find the variances color wise and the benefits/downsides of the Bali, Fiji & Hawaiin par scenarios. I found an original post stating that Hawaii gave a brighter blue for good color rendition but slower growth. Be interested to know similar on the other two.

03/26/2017, 02:01 PM	#955
NDJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 79	T5 Tube Mix Any recommendations on T5 tube mix for Pandora Hyperion S2 2x75W + 4x39W T5 for an LPS dominated reef tank?

03/27/2017, 05:23 AM	#957
Rudimenta Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ho Chi Minh Posts: 321	Thought i do an update: Getting close to a very stable tank, its been running for 3/4 of a year now, so little behind schedule. LPS growth has been very good and SPS is colouring up nicely. Some small issues with red slime and algae but its under control and i see i need to do some glass cleaning __________________ Not allowed to put your blog here ;) Current Tank Info: 770 Display 205l Sump, 100l Nano

03/27/2017, 06:03 AM	#958
Syntax1325 Acro Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 598	I find myself wanting to sell my fixture and purchase new lights.... let me explain. I currently use a 48" pandora Hyperion on a 6 foot 125 gallon standard braced tank. This fixture was recommended by Przemek and Yorgos at Love The Reef. I purchased it and have been pleased with how it has worked for the past 2.5 years. However, two things have bugged me about the fixture.... one of the pucks on each end lines up with a brace and seems to block most of the light. I have my fixture raised 12 inches above the top brace. The spread isn't that bad but there is also a noticeable decline in light intensity on the last foot on each side. I'm in the process of upgrading to a standard 180 that also has braces. It seems that I'm wasting money by having lights shining directly on the braces and I'm not getting solid coverage for the entire length of the tank Why shouldn't I sell the light and purchase three stand alone units that will fit between the braces? I'm looking for advice and thoughts. What would you do and why? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Back to halides and loving it! Current Tank Info: 180g sps dom, 40b sump, Reeflo Dart, Apex, Aquamaxx co2, Reefbrite mh/led pendants w/14k twinarcs, Kore 5th doser, Tunze ATO, Ranco controlling 800 watt Finnex tube, 2 Maxpect Gyre 150XF with Ice Cap Controllers and battery backup, Bean Animal drain

03/24/2017, 07:35 PM	#952
Przemek_PacSun Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Poland Posts: 652	Bali PAR program was written using data collected at 1.8m depth on reef on south of Bali. It's working very good with mixed reef tanks - also with SPS corals but we suggest decreasing red and orange in colour studio to 30-50%. Fiji and Hawaii are also natural programs - Hawaii is for example more purple/blue on the end of day and have little different looking clouds after noon. It's depend from you which kind of program you will use - most important is not changing so many things in the same time(like turning on BALI PAR program, in the same time Acclimatisation program, Season Simulation- and finally all sliders in Colour studios set completely different than they should be(on 100%) ;-) Sometimes less is better than more ;-) Regards Przemek

03/26/2017, 12:48 PM	#954
nvladik Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 361	I have a 4-bulb Pandora Hyperion S 3x75W + 4x54W T5, could someone tell me if it's possible to control the 2 sets of T5s individually? For now both of them seem to turn on/off under T5 #1 setting only, #2-#4 do nothing. Any help is much appreciated.

03/27/2017, 12:33 PM	#959
TX_Punisher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 95	I just found this thread. I like the hybrid config. Just doing some research here. What are the options for a 60" tank?

03/30/2017, 05:54 AM	#973
Przemek_PacSun Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Poland Posts: 652	Android application for all SMR lamps(Pandora Hyperion S/Metis Hyperion S/Triton S) is ready for download : http://www.pacific-sun.eu/download-m...ion-s-triton-s Application require firmware update to latest: SMR_v1.7android.bin available on the same page.

03/30/2017, 11:50 AM	#975
africangrey Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N San Jose Posts: 1,483	can this be downloaded from android phone via google store.