Giesemann Aurora User Thread

Jimbo662 · Dec 21, 2016

Zach Spitzer said:
Anyone running an aurora over a reefer 250? Not sure about the 24" or 36" models. Thanks!

I have the SCA 66g that has similar dimensions.

Zach Spitzer · Dec 21, 2016

Ok thanks. I'm also thinking the 24" because i don't want light spillage and its cheaper.

Jimbo662 · Dec 21, 2016

Zach Spitzer said:
Ok thanks. I'm also thinking the 24" because i don't want light spillage and its cheaper.

My tank is 32" wind and the 24" light provides plenty of coverage.

MrSkumfrog · Dec 21, 2016

Zach Spitzer said:
Anyone running an aurora over a reefer 250? Not sure about the 24" or 36" models. Thanks!

I just picked up a 36" for my 250. Unfortunately, my tank isn't setup yet. I went with the 36" because it had 2 LED clusters.

MrSkumfrog · Dec 21, 2016

For those of you suspending your fixture from the ceiling. How tall are your ceilings? I'm curious about the length of the suspension wires. My reefer 250 will be 55" tall, once it's on the stand. My ceilings are 10'. Will this workout?

cpap0802 · Dec 21, 2016

Does anyone knows what is the password to connect to the fixture via Bluetooth? Thank you!

Jimbo662 · Dec 21, 2016

trying to remember. I think...if you look at the front page of the booklet there's an ID #. I think I read it was the last 8 digits of that number.

Trivan · Dec 23, 2016

I couldn't find this in the guide or a clear definition of the difference between #all and Master when setting the daycycle. Anyone know? Using the android app.

Jimbo662 · Dec 23, 2016

Trivan said:
I couldn't find this in the guide or a clear definition of the difference between #all and Master when setting the daycycle. Anyone know? Using the android app.

Good question...I've always just selected all.

Trivan · Dec 23, 2016

Same here

MrSkumfrog · Dec 24, 2016

Opinion?

I made some 3/4" conduit hangers and painted it black. I have some left over grey from the walls. Should I paint the conduit grey, in attempt to camouflage the pipe?

Thanks in advance

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Im shallow · Dec 28, 2016

How do I control this dang light ... tia

Jimbo662 · Dec 28, 2016

Im shallow said:
How do I control this dang light ... tia

did you see Broadfields screen shots / explanations at the beginning of the thread?

OneWhoPokesBears · Dec 30, 2016

4 aqua blue coral bulbs arrived today, got them installed a few minutes ago and now have them burning in. Thanks for the write up @Jimbo662 and @Broadfield really made this easier to take on!

jwshiver · Jan 1, 2017

I installed my Aurora approximately a month and a half ago on November 15. Today I noticed that both outside T5 lamps are not working :mad: (White/Red channel on the Futura BT software). I tried turning them on with the color mixer with no luck. Completely dead. Any suggestions before I call BRS for warranty info when they reopen from the holidays?

Jimbo662 · Jan 1, 2017

sorry to hear that...I've not seen any issues like that.

OneWhoPokesBears · Jan 1, 2017

Broadfield said:
I also want to note that there are a couple of different "black" finishes that get shipped out. I haven't confirmed why yet, but there clearly is. @Jimbo662 has a textured, matte charcoal finish on his, while mine has a glossy charcoal finish. He can correct me if I'm wrong, but he purchased his from BRS, while mine came from Premium Aquatics... which both of them get them from Coral Vue. His is a smaller unit also. So I don't know if it's a change they made along the line or what. So if you want the finish one way or the other, you better ask the place you get it from which finish it will have.

I got mine from BRS and have the matte charcoal finish. 48" fixture.

jwshiver · Jan 3, 2017

jwshiver said:
I installed my Aurora approximately a month and a half ago on November 15. Today I noticed that both outside T5 lamps are not working :mad: (White/Red channel on the Futura BT software). I tried turning them on with the color mixer with no luck. Completely dead. Any suggestions before I call BRS for warranty info when they reopen from the holidays?

Called BRS this morning and was told I have to go through Coralvue for warranty. I'll post my experience with Coralvue as this issue plays out.

jwshiver · Jan 3, 2017

jwshiver said:
Called BRS this morning and was told I have to go through Coralvue for warranty. I'll post my experience with Coralvue as this issue plays out.

Quick update. I just got home to start the warranty process with Coralvue and noticed that the inner bank of lights (White/Green channel) is now dead!!!
For a month and a half of use and $2,200.00 i'm not impressed.

jwshiver · Jan 4, 2017

jwshiver said:
Quick update. I just got home to start the warranty process with Coralvue and noticed that the inner bank of lights (White/Green channel) is now dead!!!
For a month and a half of use and $2,200.00 i'm not impressed.

For no apparent reason the inside T5 channels started working again about an hour ago, but the outside channels still do not work. So far Chris Conti at Coralvue has responded to my inquires in a timely fashion, but he is still waiting for a response from Giesemann. Wondering if this is safe to use. Malfunctioning electrical equipment hanging over salt water makes me nervous.