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08/28/2011, 10:50 AM
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AI SOL Blue for 60gl Cube
I am trying to light my new 60gl Cube build (24 x 24 x 24).
Question is: will (1) AI unit be enough to light my cube for a mixed reef application? I really don't want to go the DIY route and want a plug-n-play setup. I really don't want to dump $1k to light it, so that is why I need to know if (1) unit will do it? Many thanks for any relies........
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180-gl. SPS Miracles Tank 60" x 24" x 29". Lighting is Old School...(3) 250w MH Radiums using M80 ballasts w/ VHO Actinics (2) EcoTech MP60's, 75-gl. Sump, Kalk Reactor, MRC CalRx, Hurricone Skimmer |
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08/28/2011, 11:03 AM
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i think it would be enough. I have 1 over my 92 corner, and it covers everything except the corners which are outside the footprint of your tank. You could also use 70 degree optics to get a more even spread and eliminate the hotspot in the middle
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08/28/2011, 11:04 AM
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Their max recommended coverage area is 24x24 on their website
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08/28/2011, 01:59 PM
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Depending on coral / rock placement I think it is possible. Lower light corals on the edges and higher light corals in the middle.
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Current Tank: Mized Reef 72 Bowfront, 105G (45X27X20) Reef Savvy Rimless in the works. Current Tank Info: 105 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, Mostly LPS/NPS and anemone's, 3 Bartlett Anthias, Royal Gramma, Green Spotted Mandarin, Yellow Tang, 2 Banghai Cardinals. |
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08/28/2011, 02:06 PM
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Is it safe to say that (1) AI SOL is equal to or better in regard to price to a high end DIY? It priced it out and a nice DIY is about $450+ and then I still have to buy a controller for dimmability, etc.
Thoughts???
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180-gl. SPS Miracles Tank 60" x 24" x 29". Lighting is Old School...(3) 250w MH Radiums using M80 ballasts w/ VHO Actinics (2) EcoTech MP60's, 75-gl. Sump, Kalk Reactor, MRC CalRx, Hurricone Skimmer |
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