Is anyone running Orphek Atlantic v4

Dlealrious · Mar 10, 2019

Hi guys, is anyone running the atlantik v4? I picked up 3 for my 4x3x1.5. Just seeing what schedules ppl are running. Was running 8 bulb t5 with 2xsb reef lights so had tonnes of par. Wasn't planning in changing just got a deal I couldn't say no to.

shark keeper · Mar 10, 2019

Following along. Looking to get some for my 180 in the near future.

Dlealrious · Mar 10, 2019

It's a slick unit, my eyes just need to adjust to the change in colour from t5 to led.

TexasTodd · Mar 10, 2019

There's a few threads on here. Haven't seen anyone yet that didn't like them for LED.

Humongous · Mar 10, 2019

I have one over a 60 cube about 13 inches off the water. I'm just running it on the preprogrammed coral growth scheme. Everything seems to respond very well.

Dlealrious · Mar 10, 2019

Atm i have it on coral colour with heavy clouds. Its getting about 600par across the top and 350 to 400 most other places. First day so will see how corals respond and might drop intensity back.

ikolbaba06 · Mar 11, 2019

Dlealrious said:
Atm i have it on coral colour with heavy clouds. Its getting about 600par across the top and 350 to 400 most other places. First day so will see how corals respond and might drop intensity back.

600 par. That’s pretty intense! What par meter you using?

Dlealrious · Mar 11, 2019

Apogee of some sort from the club. I have a seneye also havent used that yet will pull it out next week. everything seems happy still today. Alk demand dropped off but just leaving reduced 20ml a day. Sitting at 8 normally around 7.5 7.7

maroun.c · Mar 11, 2019

Seen them running on a tank couple weeks back. Was quite impressed.

Ldballoon4 · Mar 14, 2019

I have V4s on my tank for about 5 months now. Custom 50% Increased Coral Growth schedule currently. SPS dominated.

Dlealrious · Mar 15, 2019

Ldballoon4 said:
I have V4s on my tank for about 5 months now. Custom 50% Increased Coral Growth schedule currently. SPS dominated.

Do you mean 50% instead of default if 100%. Do you use cloud function? I'm just running coral colour with cloud function on.

shark keeper · Mar 15, 2019

Picking up a Compact this weekend. I'm really interested in seeing what this will do for my tank. I will chime in after I get it set up. Are you guys using the app?

Dlealrious · Mar 15, 2019

Yeah just one of the preset programs just adjusted on and off times

Dlealrious · Mar 22, 2019

Quick update, i have had the lights running 2 weeks now. I can say if your runing a sps tank i cant see an issue running these at 100%, im getting 600+par across the top of my rocks and no issues. I am using the cloud function also during peak period which drops par to 350 400

Humongous · Mar 23, 2019

I really think the light is great with all channels at 100%.

Wrasse-cal · Mar 23, 2019

I've got the v4. Love it.

gilman · Mar 23, 2019

Ive been running a V4 alongwith a UV OR bar on my 40 breeder for a year now with great results . I use a custom schedule I made with great success . I recently bought a second V4 to put over my 120 when I upgrade very soon .

Holy_makerel · Mar 23, 2019

Would 2 compacts be enough over a 4' 120 for an SPS dominant tank? I really like those lights but I'm torn between 2 of these or a t5 radion xr15 combo

gilman · Mar 23, 2019

Holy_makerel said:
Would 2 compacts be enough over a 4' 120 for an SPS dominant tank? I really like those lights but I'm torn between 2 of these or a t5 radion xr15 combo

Most definitely