Three AI SOL whites over a 144 half circle?

mkengr45 · 09/09/2012, 01:09 PM

Does this sound like enough light for a mostly sps reef? I bought this tank and it came with three AI sol super whites (w/w/b), and I wanted some thoughts on how well this will work for sps/LPS over a 144 half circle tank. I have three panorama pro blue led strips I can also throw in The mix if you think it will be too white. All will be controlled be a GHL Profilux 3. Let me know if this sounds like it sucks or will be good to go.

mkengr45 · 09/10/2012, 09:42 AM

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goreef170 · 09/10/2012, 10:34 AM

I think 3 should be enough. Do you have the hanging kit ? Are you using a canopy ? If not recommend it. You will want to adjust the hight to get the proper spread. I have 3 over my 170 gal, which are 13" AWL, with no issues. With the hanging kit , its very easy to adjust height and location just by sliding the fixture.

mkengr45 · 09/10/2012, 11:36 AM

Yes, I have the hanging kit. Thanks for the reply! Are these things going to look too white...like 10k white? Am I going to need to add some more blue since these are the Sol whites.

goreef170 · 09/10/2012, 12:02 PM

Don't know, I have the blue ones..... It all depends on what you like..... I prefer more blue... You may want to use your blue strips.

mkengr45 · 09/22/2012, 08:58 PM

Sorry to resurrect this after a few weeks, but I am nearing the time to make a decision and taking any last minute advice. My gut is telling me to stick 2x250 mh over it, but I think I'll regret not giving the AI's a shot. Any final thoughts?

jimmy n · 11/13/2012, 07:15 PM

Whites can be made fairly blue. Give em a shot if you already have them. Very cool (heat wise, this can't be underestimate) and energy efficient.

09/09/2012, 01:09 PM	#1
mkengr45 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: san antonio Posts: 190	Three AI SOL whites over a 144 half circle? Does this sound like enough light for a mostly sps reef? I bought this tank and it came with three AI sol super whites (w/w/b), and I wanted some thoughts on how well this will work for sps/LPS over a 144 half circle tank. I have three panorama pro blue led strips I can also throw in The mix if you think it will be too white. All will be controlled be a GHL Profilux 3. Let me know if this sounds like it sucks or will be good to go.

09/10/2012, 10:34 AM	#3
goreef170 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Belago, Calif. Posts: 735	I think 3 should be enough. Do you have the hanging kit ? Are you using a canopy ? If not recommend it. You will want to adjust the hight to get the proper spread. I have 3 over my 170 gal, which are 13" AWL, with no issues. With the hanging kit , its very easy to adjust height and location just by sliding the fixture. __________________ 250 gallon Advanced Acrylic, 103 gal sump, MTC - MVX 34" Skimmer, with Jebao DCT 12,000, 4-Kessil 360 we, 2-MP40 QD. 57W. Aqua UV, 1/4 Arctica chiller, 3 dosing pumps,phos, charcoal reactors

09/10/2012, 12:02 PM	#5
goreef170 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Belago, Calif. Posts: 735	Don't know, I have the blue ones..... It all depends on what you like..... I prefer more blue... You may want to use your blue strips. __________________ 250 gallon Advanced Acrylic, 103 gal sump, MTC - MVX 34" Skimmer, with Jebao DCT 12,000, 4-Kessil 360 we, 2-MP40 QD. 57W. Aqua UV, 1/4 Arctica chiller, 3 dosing pumps,phos, charcoal reactors

09/10/2012, 09:42 AM	#2
mkengr45 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: san antonio Posts: 190	Bump

09/10/2012, 11:36 AM	#4
mkengr45 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: san antonio Posts: 190	Yes, I have the hanging kit. Thanks for the reply! Are these things going to look too white...like 10k white? Am I going to need to add some more blue since these are the Sol whites.

09/22/2012, 08:58 PM	#6
mkengr45 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: san antonio Posts: 190	Sorry to resurrect this after a few weeks, but I am nearing the time to make a decision and taking any last minute advice. My gut is telling me to stick 2x250 mh over it, but I think I'll regret not giving the AI's a shot. Any final thoughts?

11/13/2012, 07:15 PM	#7
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	Whites can be made fairly blue. Give em a shot if you already have them. Very cool (heat wise, this can't be underestimate) and energy efficient.