New ATI Starton Pro Journey.

[OlafsReef]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback; noise was my last concern. Just ordered 3x 153s for our new 72x30x24.

 

[ryshark]

@moosevandyke
Now that it has been a couple weeks, how are you liking the Straton Pros compared to the G6 Blues? Are the Straton Pros similar in color the the G6 Blue's SPS setting?

 

[Oldreefer44]

You can adjust them to any percentage of blues, or any other color(S), you want.

 

[leepink23]

Can these be mounted in a canopy?

 

[oreo54]

Can these be mounted in a canopy?

Check what ATI says.
"IF" I remember correctly they don't recommend being inside a hood.

 

[Oldreefer44]

Agree since there are no fans you would get a lot of heat. I

 

[Oldreefer44]

I have an open canopy so they hang from the ceiling but the actual fixtures are hidden.

 

[ryshark]

I have an open canopy so they hang from the ceiling but the actual fixtures are hidden.

That’s how my canopy is too. Considering statons for my new lights.

 

[Oldreefer44]

There are a lot of great lights out there so I am not going to say that they are the best because I think that it depends on a lot of factors. I do have to say that I really liked the originals but accidently fried one of them so didn't hesitate to upgrade to these.

 

[areefer01]

Check what ATI says.
"IF" I remember correctly they don't recommend being inside a hood.

They are passive cooled but a properly vented cabinet shouldn't post a problem - easy enough to test though. A low noise fan could be installed to direct air over them. I know a few who have Coral Care Gen 2's in cabinets although they have a larger heatsink but it does include the power supply.

 

[leepink23]

They are passive cooled but a properly vented cabinet shouldn't post a problem - easy enough to test though. A low noise fan could be installed to direct air over them. I know a few who have Coral Care Gen 2's in cabinets although they have a larger heatsink but it does include the power supply.

I have 4 fans, 4 vent holes drilled in the top of my canopy and a chiller. I have a mix of lights that I am happy with in my canopy but just curious in case I ever decided to change out my lights.

 

[Longatto]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback; noise was my last concern. Just ordered 3x 153s for our new 72x30x24.

what made you decide on 3 of the 153 as opposed to the 204s? and are you hanging them longitudinally or transverse? pic? thanks!

 

[ryshark]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback; noise was my last concern. Just ordered 3x 153s for our new 72x30x24.

How are you liking them so far? I recently ordered some too, haven't set them up yet.

 

[OlafsReef]

what made you decide on 3 of the 153 as opposed to the 204s? and are you hanging them longitudinally or transverse? pic? thanks!

Width, length, coverage and output fit well for the new tank I'm working on 72long x 30wide x24 high SPS tank. I also looked at wattage per dollar calculations vs aesthetics and coverage considerations; aesthetics and coverage won out. If it was a mixed reef I'd very much consider the 204s. As per direction, the 153s are squares and orientation will be such that the three light groups per panel align along the length of the tank from front to back.

 

[OlafsReef]

How are you liking them so far? I recently ordered some too, haven't set them up yet.

Can't say yet, new build is at least six months out from turning the lights on.

 

[nikesb]

@moosevandyke Any updates possibly with pictures? How's everything growing and how do you compare them to g6 or g5 pros

 

[moosevandyke]

Hey yes

It is still to early to compare growth etc as tank is only 2.5 months. I do have a few acros, chalices and torches all doing well. New tank stuff going on but nothing crazy. Lights are beautiful took a bit to figure out spectrum etc but overall think the will be amazing. Just hit 70 percent power last week so a bit to go yet. I will send updates. I don’t think it’s fair to compare yet. I do Alredy have great coralline growth.

 

[ryshark]

Hey yes

It is still to early to compare growth etc as tank is only 2.5 months. I do have a few acros, chalices and torches all doing well. New tank stuff going on but nothing crazy. Lights are beautiful took a bit to figure out spectrum etc but overall think the will be amazing. Just hit 70 percent power last week so a bit to go yet. I will send updates. I don’t think it’s fair to compare yet. I do Alredy have great coralline growth.

I’ve got brand new Straton Pros sitting next to my tank, still need to set them up. If you have links to any useful info on figuring out the spectrum or how to properly acclimate my acros to them, I’d appreciate it. Or is it more of just playing with them

 

[moosevandyke]

And just to show off a few fun pics from my upstairs running g6 that’s almost 2 years old

 

[moosevandyke]

I’ve got brand new Straton Pros sitting next to my tank, still need to set them up. If you have links to any useful info on figuring out the spectrum or how to properly acclimate my acros to them, I’d appreciate it. Or is it more of just playing with them

I just started very slow and still burnt a few tips. But that was probably more new tank stuff. I like the deep sea setting had the par like 250 or less just hit 375 ish the key was adding cyan to make the blues pop and fade out the uv cloudy look