![]() I'm interested to see Dana's results but that is again just a test lab. Hobbyist will need to have a list of goals if they want to upgrade or migrate. Priced is aligned with similar offerings by other manufactures. Two different ways of managing heat yet provide that spread. They are going with more LED's (153 I think) but running them at lower power (or so I read) for thermal management and external supply compared to Philips using more heatsink. Similar model to Philips Gen 2 with passive cooling but went about it differently. They ignored ATI Straton yet hint it will be tested soon or is on the list. I guess my nit pick here is that they really should ignore the spectrum and just say they prefer blue so it isn't for them. On the flip side they like the form factor, cooling, spread and included power supply. We know they love the blue look so obviously this light wouldn't be for them. They continue to allude it being an inferior light due to it being a more natural spectrum. I still don't understand their stance on the Philips Gen 2 light. ![]() I'm guessing if you want shimmer this would be the route to go. They have them over the in-house tanks and Ryan swapped over to them at home although will use 2 x a360x Kessil's. Both NSI user and a tester / reviewer of the light. I have run this prototype for a couple months and I’m blown away at its ease of use, not to mention its accuracy and precision.They are in an interesting position. It opens so many doors for so much automation and stability. In reef keeping, the benefits of continually monitoring alkalinity are obvious and important, but honestly we don’t yet even know how great this could be. Rich recently had this to say about his experience with Jim’s invention: “This thing is dreamy. ![]() He succeeded in building the device, and, after much testing and refinement, he put it into the hands of Richard Ross (Senior Biologist, Steinhart Aquarium and MASNA Aquarist of the Year 2014) to test on his 300-gallon reef aquarium. As is often the case with inventors, Jim found himself having to expand his base of knowledge along the way. Jim has an extensive background in information technology and software development. ![]() In early 2016, Jim set himself a goal-he would build an alkalinity monitoring device and bring it to MACNA (Marine Aquarium Conference of North America) that same year. “By far the most asked question we get from our customers is ‘when will my Apex be able to measure alkalinity'”, said Terence Fugazzi, Neptune Systems Vice President of sales and marketing.Īs an avid reef keeper, Jim had for years contemplated how to do ongoing alkalinity measurement of his aquarium. Improving that frequency of alkalinity testing to twice a day would change not just the understanding of what the aquarium needs, but enable more refined adjustment of the aquarium, using alkalinity supplementation methods such as auto-dosing or a calcium reactor. While this may not seem to be an obvious problem, in fact, alkalinity can fluctuate dramatically in a matter of hours, not days. This level of inconvenience meant that for most hobbyists, frequency of testing was at best twice a week. Until now, measuring alkalinity required breaking out a test kit, counting drops, watching colors change, and looking up numbers on a chart. Without proper and stable alkalinity, corals and other invertebrates will neither thrive nor grow. Terence Fugazzi, VP Sales & Marketing, Neptune Systemsįor marine aquarium enthusiasts, and specifically those who keep living reefs, the monitoring aquarium of alkalinity is arguably the most important thing after salinity and temperature.
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