Quanta Atlas and Helix

[jhadaway]

I see. I have 2 meso blues now that's I'll be moving over. Maybe I'll go in for one meso blue Helix.

 

[oceanhighz]

if it has said in the videos or posts I've missed it. Is the Atlas dimmable or just on off?

 

[oreo54]

if it has said in the videos or posts I've missed it. Is the Atlas dimmable or just on off?

Driver is 0-10v dimmable.
Or 10v pwm.

Or wire in a simple potentiometer. Think 100k ohms but would need to check.
Pretty sure it's this series or similar.

 

[legalizedreefer]

I reeeeeally hope the atlas lives up to the hype!

If so, it makes upsizing so much more attainable. My ideal tank is a 72 x 36” peninsula, which just became so much more cost effective if I can spend like $1500 USD on lighting rather than thousands more on other LED options

 

[Semper.Reefing]

Man I’ve been following quanta and can’t wait to get a few! Powerful and affordable

 

[minus9]

if it has said in the videos or posts I've missed it. Is the Atlas dimmable or just on off?

Yes, it’s dimmable via 0-10v as mentioned and you get three power settings, 150w, 200w and 240w, so you can power scale along with dimming to fine tune intensity.

 

[minus9]

I reeeeeally hope the atlas lives up to the hype!

If so, it makes upsizing so much more attainable. My ideal tank is a 72 x 36” peninsula, which just became so much more cost effective if I can spend like $1500 USD on lighting rather than thousands more on other LED options

Based on my experience using the Meso blue Pro’s, the spectrum is awesome and the new lights are even better. The one thing Luca has above the others is spectrum and blending.

 

[JGT]

@14 foot reef has the Atlas arriving this week..

 

[minus9]

@14 foot reef has the Atlas arriving this week..

Hopefully I’ll be ordering very soon. But I’ll order the black reflector when they’re ready.

 

[legalizedreefer]

Based on my experience using the Meso blue Pro’s, the spectrum is awesome and the new lights are even better. The one thing Luca has above the others is spectrum and blending.

I’m super happy with my reef crest bars

 

[Seancj]

Glad I found this thread! I'll be following this new Quanta Atlas fixture! I wonder what the shimmer will be like? From his presentation, it provides a nice wide coverage more like a T5. I gotta have my shimmer!

 

[xiaoxiy]

Based on my experience using the Meso blue Pro’s, the spectrum is awesome and the new lights are even better. The one thing Luca has above the others is spectrum and blending.

Spectrum, definitely. Blending on the 24" Reefcrest bar is meh. There's clear color separation on mine in the tank.

 

[legalizedreefer]

How

Spectrum, definitely. Blending on the 24" Reefcrest bar is meh. There's clear color separation on mine in the tank.

high are yours mounted? I have the reef crest bars and I don’t have that issue

 

[minus9]

Spectrum, definitely. Blending on the 24" Reefcrest bar is meh. There's clear color separation on mine in the tank.

Yeah, it's pretty tough to blend bars when you have to use a lot of different diodes to create an even spectrum. I think mounting height is the key to minimize separation. I was going to get the Tropic Sun bars, but that's when Luca was talking about the new fixtures, so I patiently waited. When I replaced my Orphek bars with the meso blues, it was night and day difference in regards to blending/separation.

 

[xiaoxiy]

How

high are yours mounted? I have the reef crest bars and I don’t have that issue

About 10 inches. The cord side is a visibly different spectrum than the non corded side.

 

[legalizedreefer]

About 10 inches. The cord side is a visibly different spectrum than the non corded side.

Hmmm… I’ve never noticed that! Mine are about 10 inches off but I only have those bars lit up for about 6 hours at peak and I’m usually away during those hours so maybe I’ve never noticed.

I have 2 of them. One on either side of my array of 3x Hydra 32’s with diffusers. Maybe the color separation gets lost with my hydras on.

 

[xiaoxiy]

Hmmm… I’ve never noticed that! Mine are about 10 inches off but I only have those bars lit up for about 6 hours at peak and I’m usually away during those hours so maybe I’ve never noticed.

I have 2 of them. One on either side of my array of 3x Hydra 32’s with diffusers. Maybe the color separation gets lost with my hydras on.

I run my bar by itself over an 8" wide section of my tank, which is probably why the spectrum shift is visible.

 

[legalizedreefer]

I can’t wait to hear feedback on this Atlas. Has anyone got one on order?

 

[minus9]

I can’t wait to hear feedback on this Atlas. Has anyone got one on order?

I’ve reached out to Luca about ordering one, just waiting to hear back from him. I’m going to try to make an adapter for my Kessil spectral controller and see if that will work to control dimming?

 

[minus9]

Just got word that they’ll be listed next week. He’s going to post some par data on his site and IG soon. Website should be updated soon.