Teeb
Active Member
I recently picked up an AI Nano Sol for my sump light and wanted to see how it compared to my Sunbrite Slimline S12's.
Test was done with pumps/powerheads off using an Apogee MQ-200 with sensor placed on a acrylic rod. Tanks is 36" x 16" x 16".
Sunbrite Pros:
With all LED's firing on both fixtues, it's much warmer than the AI.
Coverage is significantly better. Easily covers 150% more area than the AI. I'll have to try again with 60 degree lenses, it currently has 80's.
Mounts are sturdier, however I had to trim about 1" off the front mount to keep it out of the water.
No fans, so no noise coming off the fixture.
AI Pros:
Controlability, it's infinitely better than the Slimlines and I'm not using the controller yet.
Much stronger lighting, PAR is significantly better.
Much smaller, but a nicer looking mount would be better.
Ability to be controlled.
Overall, I like both fixtures. They both have their pros and cons, but I really like the adjustability on the AI. After I spend moer time with the AI, I may consider switching the sunbrites to the AI's, however I may need 3 to get the even coverage I like. Can't go wrong with either one and I'm definitely a LED guy from here on out.
If anyone has any questions about either fixture, I'd be happy to answer them.
Test was done with pumps/powerheads off using an Apogee MQ-200 with sensor placed on a acrylic rod. Tanks is 36" x 16" x 16".
Sunbrite Pros:
With all LED's firing on both fixtues, it's much warmer than the AI.
Coverage is significantly better. Easily covers 150% more area than the AI. I'll have to try again with 60 degree lenses, it currently has 80's.
Mounts are sturdier, however I had to trim about 1" off the front mount to keep it out of the water.
No fans, so no noise coming off the fixture.
AI Pros:
Controlability, it's infinitely better than the Slimlines and I'm not using the controller yet.
Much stronger lighting, PAR is significantly better.
Much smaller, but a nicer looking mount would be better.
Ability to be controlled.
Overall, I like both fixtures. They both have their pros and cons, but I really like the adjustability on the AI. After I spend moer time with the AI, I may consider switching the sunbrites to the AI's, however I may need 3 to get the even coverage I like. Can't go wrong with either one and I'm definitely a LED guy from here on out.
If anyone has any questions about either fixture, I'd be happy to answer them.
