Why all the AI's for sale? - Page 2

Madmak · #1 02-26-2013, 04:03 AM

I have 2 Mitras over my DT that I really like but for my frag tank I was considering the Sol. I'm not too concerned with looks, but more with good growth and a low risk of bleaching.

Aquattro · #2 02-26-2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Madmak

I have 2 Mitras over my DT that I really like but for my frag tank I was considering the Sol. I'm not too concerned with looks, but more with good growth and a low risk of bleaching.

I think you'll be more than happy with it, although they are bright. Mitras are brighter, so you shouldn't have to manage bleaching too much. Colors will be fine too, and great growth. I'm considering lowering mine to slow growth a bit.

subman · #3 02-26-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Madmak

I have 2 Mitras over my DT that I really like but for my frag tank I was considering the Sol. I'm not too concerned with looks, but more with good growth and a low risk of bleaching.

That is exactly what I'm using and the growth difference is minimal I do have my sol closer to the frags to compensate for the intensity difference. I haven't had any issues moving any corals from frag section to DT.

I'm using my profilux to control it which is great because the AI controller is junk.

xenon · #4 02-26-2013, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by subman

That is exactly what I'm using and the growth difference is minimal I do have my sol closer to the frags to compensate for the intensity difference. I haven't had any issues moving any corals from frag section to DT.

I'm using my profilux to control it which is great because the AI controller is junk.

The new AI controller is MUCH better.

subman · #5 02-26-2013, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

The new AI controller is MUCH better.

I hated the wireless one almost more than the original.... But that's another story.

xenon · #6 02-26-2013, 04:26 AM

Have you guys seen this yet? OMG!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ljOBxe48v0E

Madmak · #7 02-26-2013, 04:31 AM

^^^That's quite a grow op!

subman · #8 02-26-2013, 04:32 AM

At about 1:15 the snail even has an sps Colony growing on its back lol

The Grizz · #9 02-26-2013, 04:48 AM

All I can say is WOW!! All that coral in one place & we can hardly get anything up here.

Jakegr · #10 02-26-2013, 05:16 AM

I still think the Sol is one of the best built LED fixtures out there. I think people are selling them to upgrade to newer, thinner, "full spectrum" fixtures. Used Sols are a decent deal at $250-300 used, but I wouldn't spend more than that given that you can get some pretty awesome brand new fixtures for $400 now.

I personally do not think "full spectrum" lights will have any noticeable growth benefit. There is a well established science behind using red lights to grow plants/algae more efficiently, but more efficiently does not mean faster. It just means it uses less power. I think the use of multi-color LEDs serves more to improve appearance of corals.