Review of the Giesemann Aurora V12 - The future of reef tank LED lighting?

[@matthewschueneman9481]

Great video and amazing tank. If BRS brings these over to N.America, I'll be considering going all LED. I was tempted with the Vervve when they came out. I recently pulled down my metal halides and rehung my 10x54w ATI Powermodule (non hybrid). It's so aesthetically pleasing I can't bring myself to mount bars to it. This would solve that issue altogether. I love that they curve it, probably reduces shading. Beautiful.

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks! Haha that basically sounds my progression in lighting. Giesemann has actually signed an exclusive distribution deal with BRS so it should be available in the future :)

[@ozguroncan8756]

thanks for this great preview. the V12 looks great and they have done the color transitions very well. The color profile also looks very balanced

[@viking_reefing]

Totally agree! I’m super impressed with this light. Basically everything that I look for in a fixture :)

[@queencityreefs]

They look awesome! Thanks for sharing 👌🏻

[@viking_reefing]

Yeah dude. It’s one hell of a light for sure :)

[@KlemmetsmoReefing]

Great video! Hey, what kind of microphone do you use?

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks man, the light fixture is a beast haha. It’s some cheap crap I got of Amazon called lavalier. I bought it if the Swedish site so I’m not sure if it’s available in the states.

[@larryneeranat8077]

Thanks for this review. I’ve got a question about the power cord. It looks like it’s coming out of the back corner - do you know if it can come out of front corner also, or is it fixed in place?

[@viking_reefing]

Any time. It’s fixed but with a bit of elbow grease I guess you can reroute it. Or just have the light facing the other way ;)

[@tropicreef]

Thx for explanations. what are the dimensions of your tank? you will not be dazzled when the lamp is so curved?

[@viking_reefing]

It’s 200x80x65cm. No, the curvature actually keeps the light inside the tank rather than spilling outside of it

[@ablemad1]

My tank is 120cm wide. On thewebsite it states a 90 cm fixture will be enough, but do you think? Am I better off going with the 1200 that will cover my tank from end to end or is it overkill? Thanks

[@viking_reefing]

It will definitely be enough. I runt the 150cm version on my 200cm tank and I grow acros on the edges. However, the 120cm version would be even better of course.

[@ablemad1]

Appreciate it. thanks :)@@viking_reefing

[@patrickjones9023]

This is how LED fixture should be done, one big fixture like T5, no shadows, no discoball... not 10 small ones which look like some DIY workshop. We need out tanks to look aesthetic.

[@viking_reefing]

I completely agree man. It’s strange that this is the first iteration of something like this

[@TwoScottishReefers]

What are the extension modules exactly? You never really explained what they are or how it would look without them?

[@viking_reefing]

That’s what they call the option of adding extra LEDs to the diffused sections. Looks the same, just gives some power.

[@TwoScottishReefers]

@@viking_reefing So they don't go all the way along to the ends of the unit or what?

[@viking_reefing]

@@TwoScottishReefers they do. It’s an additional strip

[@TwoScottishReefers]

@@viking_reefing Thanks that's what I was looking for

[@neilmansi3718]

I too prefer a more natural to my eyes reef look. I’m not into the heavy blue looking tanks. Going to put this on the maybe list and do some more research on it.

[@viking_reefing]

Cool man! As I said in the video I don’t really think there is anything else on the market currently that can fully compete:)

[@neilmansi3718]

@@viking_reefing it’s a gorgeous light, my tanks 66inch’s so would be a lovely fit. Now where did I leave that €3000 euro 🧐

[@viking_reefing]

@@neilmansi3718 yeah, I hate when you misplace thousands of euros hehe. However, in terms of cost it’s probably one of the cheapest options to light a big tank.

[@sunnygoold9449]

good to see 'inside' the diffused section to see how they do the fixtures inside

[@viking_reefing]

Yeah! I think they could even have crammed in one more led bar 😂

[@sunnygoold9449]

@@viking_reefing I would hope they bring out another option for the diffused (matrix) section that is only blue - like 410, 440-450, 465-480 like they have now plus 420s and 430s... but now I look at the site and they have a "deep-blue" version coming in May! Wow WOW WOW!!!!!

[@sunnygoold9449]

@@viking_reefing If I was doing a new tank build that would be the light for me. If it was just about the light in the tank I'd rather get a Stellar Hybrid with Reefis for pucks and AI Blades for fill... But the V12 would simply be one amazing light and the cost is simply incredible I think for an SPS / mixed reef and I would want wide - at least 70cm on my next build. I hope Giesemann are prepared to make a LOT of lights. When I look at this light and compare it to the other lights on the market I just think nothing comes close in terms of value. I think for premium LEDS there is this, the ATI Straton and a Radion / Blade combo. If you are going to need coverage for SPS this is the clear winner. The only thing for me was all the reds and whites in the matrix section and it looks like they solved that.

[@theanglingbear5336]

Nice video as usual, just wanted to know what the two cables on left side are as I thought the unit operated off one plug?

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks! I believe I mentioned it in the video but since I’ve gone with the option to add even more leds to the diffused section it has an external power supply as well and an additional cord :)

[@theanglingbear5336]

@@viking_reefing so the standard light without the extra module has one power cord only?..

[@viking_reefing]

@@theanglingbear5336 that’s right

[@theanglingbear5336]

@@viking_reefing awesome cheers mate!

[@tropicreef]

many have not covered their aquarium. how easy to clean the underside of the lamp from splashing water? Can the diffusion glasses that are used be pulled out? How do you clean the underside of the lamp? How loud are the fans of the lamp? sorry for all the questions. Such FAQ are missing on the giesemann hompage.

[@viking_reefing]

Well, you can either just wipe down the panels with a cloth whilst it’s hanging or remove the end plate and just pull out the entire protective sheet for a deep clean. As I said in the video I’ve never heard the fixture make the slightest sound.

[@theanglingbear5336]

I’m hoping these will be in the UK? A nice upgrade from the stellar…

[@viking_reefing]

Should be available. It depends on the uk distributor I guess. I would reach out and check with them.

[@lorenzospina3174]

I'm very curious about this Giesemann. Finally Zanclus cornutus in your tank objectively steal the show 😍.

[@viking_reefing]

It’s an awesome light for sure! Yeah man, so happy that the little guy is doing well :)

[@nesabarrkumarakulasinghe8512]

Hi Thanks for the video. Could you please share your light settings again? The link has expired. Thanks.

[@kaifrentzel4496]

Very cool. I also got a V12. I think your light profile is very good. The aquarium comes into its own very well. Would you share your profile?

[@viking_reefing]

I’ll see if I can update the description with a link to a file with the settings tonight :)

[@kaifrentzel4496]

​@@viking_reefing Do you remember the link? 😉

[@viking_reefing]

@@kaifrentzel4496 yeah, it’s there :)

[@kaifrentzel4496]

@@viking_reefing Nearly: The transfer you requested has been deleted. 😉

[@reeferstevo1408]

Glad to see a new moorish idol in the tank, the bad news is, the Achilles is chasing him around. Looks like the Achilles needs some timeout in sump or move the aqua scape around before you have another dead moorish idol from him. I have multiple tangs and a moorish idol and they get along, however my emperor angel juvenile would constantly harass the idol, so I had to catch him out. Acanthus tangs can be such jerks. Secret is to stop adding a new fish or keep increasing tank size if you do. Space, territory and food trigger most aggression and you feed heavy so that’s not the issue, so you need to reset the tank hirachy? Good luck great tank 👍

[@viking_reefing]

It should actually be fine. The aggression isn’t bad as it’s only chasing and not doing damage. What happened last time was that it was slashing it. The achilles is so prone to stress so pulling it really isn’t an option. Even if I put it in my 200L QT it probably would perish

[@briankavanagh7191]

Great looking tank and lights but I just don't like wires hanging from the ceiling.

[@viking_reefing]

Different tastes. I myself hate tank mounts haha

[@waynebowles]

These aren't available in the US huh?

[@viking_reefing]

I believe they should be in a little while. My contact at Giesemann said that they are working on it :)

[@waynebowles]

@@viking_reefing nice

[@gsander4837]

Great presentation. The new light is sleek. Love the slight angled design to assist with shadowing. They make a great product I hope the achilles works out his aggression, as the moorish idol looks like a very nice fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, it’s a very well designed fixture for sure. Thankfully the aggression is less every day so it should be fine :)