Meet the New Orphek Atlantik v3 LED Fixture

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Orphek-1-Macna-2015Orphek previewed its newest Atlantik fixture at MACNA 2015.  The new model is called the Atlantik v3.

Orphek’s redesigned version of the Atlantik fixture (Atlantik v3) was designed to cover a standard 120 gallon tank (48x24x24) with using only one LED fixture. Upon viewing the updated unit at MACNA 2015, we were very impressed with the level of intensity and control that the fixture and it’s new iOS software offered. The new software, with 4 channels of control, full dimming and 8 pre-programmed modes, as well as the ability to customize your daylight cycle to fit your schedule, offers the end user a vast abundance of options.

The plug and play operation makes setup a snap. All the user must do is remove the fixture from the box and connect the cables. The fixture will automatically link to the Orphek Gateway allowing you immediate access to the software via your phone or tablet. Additionally, both iOS and Android apps will be available, so both sides of the fence will be happy.

Walking around and looking at the aquarium displays throughout MACNA this year,  it became very obvious that the Orphek tank was one of the nicest displays present. The blacked out booth and lighting allowed the visitors to focus on the beautiful coloration of the fish and corals provided by Rick’s Fish and Pets in Frederick, MD.  The selection of corals and fish were enough to impress even the biggest AquaNerds. The fish selection included a Purple Tang and several collector Wrasses that aren’t seen very often in the hobby, let alone at an industry trade show.

Atlantik v3 Features:

  • Wifi programming via iOS and Android
  • Control your Atlantiks from anywhere in the world
  • New spectrum
  • Black housing
  • All LEDs will be dual core 5 watt LEDs

Anticipated release ahead of Christmas 2015 but it may be as soon as 4 weeks from the time of this article being published.  To learn more about Orphek products please visit the Orphek Website.

Orphek will still continue to manufacture the popular Atlantik v2.1 series and they will offer a reasonably priced upgrade kit to allow the use of iOS on all previous models of Orphek Atlantik products.  We understand from speaking to Scott at the Orphek booth that the upgrade kit will be user friendly and easy to install once it becomes available.

NEW SPECTRUM:

  • Over 1 year in testing and development with a focus on higher end SPS corals and harder to keep acropora species.
  • New UV channel includes the use of Orphek’s unique UV leds giving a very deep blue/purple that is different than the normal actinic blue that people are used to and needs to be seen to believe.
  • 2 daylight channels, 1 blue channel and 1 UV channel
  • FULL SPECTRUM- This a full spectrum light that is essential for optimum coral health and growth.

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Scott Groseclose is the owner of AquaNerd, Aquarium Specialty, Aqua Specialty Wholesale, BioTek Marine, & The Carolina Reef Experience. He has a degree in Biology from St. Andrews University and he has been a passionate reef keeper since 1988.