Light Emitting Plasma

This looks to be the newest technology in reef lighting.
Stray Light Optical:
Stray Light Optical Technologies
Brochure
Light convention in Las Vegas:
http://www.luxim.com/
Some quick info on this LEP lighting:
290 watts power consumption
180% higher PAR values than 400W 10K Metal Halides
Dimmable: 20-100% power
Long life: 6 years bulb life at 12 hrs/day
Less heat: relative to LEDs

 

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This looks to be the newest technology in reef lighting.


Stray Light Optical:

Stray Light Optical
Technologies

Brochure


Light convention in Las Vegas:

http://www.luxim.com/




Some quick info on this LEP lighting:

290 watts power consumption

180% higher PAR values than 400W 10K Metal Halides

Dimmable: 20-100% power

Long life: 6 years bulb life at 12 hrs/day

Less heat: relative to LEDs

 

I could see my self getting a couple of these fixtures to go over my 125 in a couple years(Hopefully bigger tank by then!), but at $1000 per fixture, I just can't afford the initial investment right now...

By the way, this isn't something that's in development, it's available now. Here's where you can order if you got the money:
http://straylightoptical.com/slot/cart.jsf

 

It looks like plasma technology is still a few years away from making a real impact in the hobby.  Here's a good read on Luxim.
http://glassbox-design.com/2009/diy-plasma-light-aquarium-luxim/

 

Todd Cherry of Cherry Corals told me about this on Saturday night, he tested this out and really liked it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTGsM9pplUs&feature=player_embedded

 

Ya, they've been working on this tech for a good 3 years now I think?
I think I saw a slashdot article 2-3 years ago for it...
Don't forget though too, I think they said the material inside it burns at like a bazillion kelvin or something crazy...