Could I Get Away With 3 AI Sol?

[MarkoD]

So i bought one AI sol to try it out and to determine how many more id need.

here i took a picture of my tank with the light in 3 different positions and then stitched it together



seems like the light spread is pretty good and the bright ness is pretty good.

would probably get a a couple more Par38 LEDs for the ends

[mark]

I'd be interested as well.

AI has a chart and looking at it for my display since the fixtures will be close to the water I'm looking for 5 units (as opposed to 3 if higher) and that's compared to the 2x250W MH that I know is sufficient for SPS growth.

Guess the issue is spread.

Nice idea the stitching

[MarkoD]

5 units equal to 2 250watt halides?

i read that 1 unit is equal to a 250 watt halide

[outacontrol]

Looks good marko

[MarkoD]

I went and bought 2 more

[mark]

how high will your lights be above the water?

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by mark

how high will your lights be above the water?

About 5 inches. Same as my mh where. I'm actually getting more spread from each ai than I did with each halide

[Bill@IA]

Since your AI Modules are less than 12" from the water surface 5 or 6 modules is the way to go on a 72"+ aquarium. I assume you have have changed the way they are mounted. Pics show them parallel with front glass.

[Parker]

I've been debating switching over to the SOLS as well, my heart was hoping for three but my brain is saying five.

[Bill@IA]

Originally Posted by Parker

I've been debating switching over to the SOLS as well, my heart was hoping for three but my brain is saying five.

Start with 3 and mount them high. (above 12") Depending on coral placement all will be fine....especially for new systems where you are just adding coral.
If you have a well established fully stocked display then go with the 5 right away.