Which AI Sol LED unit to get?

[Kbra]

details... Tank length? and height? dont see that part...

He has 3 from reading his signature...

 

[Breakin Newz]

details... Tank length? and height? dont see that part...

:squigglemouth:

 

[shelbyc]

details... Tank length? and height? dont see that part...

Details are: 48L X 30H lights mounted 6" above the water, keep in mind they are so powerful that I have mine at 60%white 85% blue, so the higher you mount them the more coverage and you just increase the intensity to compensate for the height. Also I added another module so I have 4 now, only because I love these things so much otherwise the 3 were great.:wink:

Tank with 3 modules:

 

[Kbra]

Turns out that two week backorder with ReefGeeks has turned into almost 2 months :(

 

[wld1783]

Turns out that two week backorder with ReefGeeks has turned into almost 2 months :(

Yep

They are nice finished fixtures. I really like that you can control them with an APEX or Profilux. I've been in line for some as well.

This LED Lighting has exploded and demand has exceeded most quality manufacturers expectations.

Bill

 

[gqjeff]

Get the blues, I have had the white for 8 months and have contacted AI about getting them swapped out for the blues. I will be doing that very very soon. I use 2 units over my cube run off a profilux and they are outstanding.

 

[Breakin Newz]

Turns out that two week backorder with ReefGeeks has turned into almost 2 months :(

Holy cow! Glad I got mine when I did! :bigsmile:

 

[gooch Verified Sponsor]

Yep, I had to be put on a waiting list for them as well. My LFS ordered five units. Four for the tank donation and one for them. Really put a damper on my plans for the tank.

 

[wld1783]

Just talked to the distributor this morning and hopefully Mid January they will ship.

Bill

 

[Kbra]

Yup. It gets further each time...

Just talked to the distributor this morning and hopefully Mid January they will ship.

Bill

 

[TonyV]

Just curious, why does everyone only talk about controlling these lights with an Apex or Profi. Do the DA controllers not work? I think I may have found my new fixture.

 

[mooo]

Just curious, why does everyone only talk about controlling these lights with an Apex or Profi. Do the DA controllers not work? I think I may have found my new fixture.

DA takes way too long to program anything so it isn't wise to buy a data link for the DA controller. The stock AI controller can do more than enough for most with the current beta version of its firmware released so I'd just get that.

 

[TonyV]

Ok thanks. Looks like I'll need to fabricate some custom tank brackets so I can get the fixture mounted higher than the stock feet allow. I also plan to have the rails black anodized so it blends in nicer with my decor.

 

[eel-byte]

Keeping an eye on this thread. Great info.

 

[Redstag]

I'm wondering how many AI should I get for my tank since it's 72"LX30"W24"H.

Thanks,
Redstag

 

[KLR]

The blue looks alot much better imo..and have higher par, go blue!

 

[Kbra]

For a 72" you probably want 6

 

[Kbra]

Still waiting

 

[wld1783]

Just curious, why does everyone only talk about controlling these lights with an Apex or Profi. Do the DA controllers not work? I think I may have found my new fixture.

They work. But if you already have a controller for a reactor, temp, ozone ect the APEX and Profilux are quite capable with additional programing of storms moonlight ect.

AI should be shipping soon, hopefully by mid January.

Bill

 

[Nanoreefbro]

So for everyone that has them, have you noticed a substantial difference in your electric bill?