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Originally Posted by philosophish
Does anyone have any experience running a combination of an AI unit with a pair, or more, of t5 bulbs? For example, using the AI as a "halide" source and flanking it with T5 actinics?
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Defile LEDs by adding T5s??? That borders on Blasphemy
I seem to recall a European manufacturer did just that (sorry - I don't recall the company - I might have seen it included in coverage of Interzoo) I personally think it's a step backwards as so much progress has been made in LED efficiency and coloration. Friends don't let friends buy bulbs (at least any more frequently than 12 years or so
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Originally Posted by FLGator56
I've had the AI Sl Blue on the tank now for not quite 6-weeks (2 units, 13" above)...Could not be happier with the choice in lighting. They are quality, well engineered units that are very functional - and with an ability to really bring out the "pop" in the coral colors while still providing great PAR.
Only thing I am NOT a fan of is the fiddly control. I'm running the beta, and once setup (I run 6 different cycles over the course of the day) it works - assuming you don't lose power...then you need to re-setup a few items. As soon as the Apex VDM/AI module is available - that is being added to my tank to control the lights and give me remote access.
Again - the workmanship, quality, and performance make these a winner - just wish they weren't so expensive. Very very happy with the choice.
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I'm with you regarding the Apex VDM module - I'll order it the moment Curt adds it to the website. That said, my AI controller has been rock solid running the beta firmware. Although I have it on a UPS and then generator (how many MH tanks can have lighting supported by a UPS???
) I recall power-out testing it and I don't think I lost any settings. I could be mistaken, but I'd open a trouble ticket with AI to confirm. You might just have an issue with that controller.