AI Sol blue setting question

ianglish · 11/28/2011, 07:43 PM

Hello,
I just replaced my 150w 14k metal halide with a Aquaillumination Sol blue! I got it attached to a mounting kit and attached that to their hanging kit. It is hanging 12" over my Biocube 29g with the dimensions:L 20 x W 21 x H 18.5. The Sol then is ~30" from the bottom of the tank.

The fixture has been over my tank for 5 days. I originally set the brightness settings at W40 B40 R40 but had noticed my maxima clam slowly closing up and some SPS not having as full of polyp extension, making me concerned hence coming to RC. Since then, I increased to W45 B45 R45 and then today to W50 B50 R50. They are on for 9 hours a day.

This tank contains all types of Acropora, Montipora, Stylophora, Seriatopora and Pocillopora, and a Maxima clam. I have constantly heard how powerful Sol units are and would not like to bleach or burn anything! Is my brightness seem good compared to the dimensions I have given? I have attached a image to help out! Thank you

jr_casteel1999 · 11/28/2011, 07:47 PM

with the ai sol i would always start them low and raise the intensity over about a month

ianglish · 11/28/2011, 07:54 PM

sounds good! does 50% brightness across the colors seem like a good place to start thought?

chadfarmer · 11/28/2011, 07:59 PM

start at 40 to be safe

ianglish · 12/01/2011, 06:44 PM

ok and if i want to increase it eventually to 75%, over what period of time should I gradually increase it? (from 50% now)

ghostman · 12/01/2011, 07:27 PM

In reading lots of threads, and asking fellow reefers, it seems that starting in the 30s and doing gradual increases of 5% weekly works for many. Look for signs of bleaching and cut back if necessary. I don't know why you want to get to 75% as that number doesn't really mean anything. I'm sure you will find a sweet spot where things are growing well and look good.

ianglish · 12/01/2011, 08:07 PM

Thank you! From hanging 12" above the water line, it looses some of the direct brightness. Started at 40% and acclimated it to 50%. At this percent, everything looks the same compared to my previous 150w MH. 75% is just a higher number that is just a ball park estimate that I am using to represent my sweet spot.

Johnnytm63 · 04/05/2012, 08:12 PM

I'm having hard time too new AI Sol blue biocube.

11/28/2011, 07:47 PM	#2
jr_casteel1999 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 371	with the ai sol i would always start them low and raise the intensity over about a month __________________ Out of the hobby.......For now. Current Tank Info: ro unit lol

11/28/2011, 07:59 PM	#4
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	start at 40 to be safe __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

12/01/2011, 07:27 PM	#6
ghostman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,629	In reading lots of threads, and asking fellow reefers, it seems that starting in the 30s and doing gradual increases of 5% weekly works for many. Look for signs of bleaching and cut back if necessary. I don't know why you want to get to 75% as that number doesn't really mean anything. I'm sure you will find a sweet spot where things are growing well and look good. __________________ When you die, you don't know you're dead. It's only difficult for the people around you. It's the same when you're stupid. Current Tank Info: 40IM Fusion, 40lbs of rock, and 20lbs of sand. Just a few fish and corals....for now.

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11/28/2011, 07:54 PM	#3
ianglish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 18	sounds good! does 50% brightness across the colors seem like a good place to start thought?

12/01/2011, 06:44 PM	#5
ianglish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 18	ok and if i want to increase it eventually to 75%, over what period of time should I gradually increase it? (from 50% now)

12/01/2011, 08:07 PM	#7
ianglish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 18	Thank you! From hanging 12" above the water line, it looses some of the direct brightness. Started at 40% and acclimated it to 50%. At this percent, everything looks the same compared to my previous 150w MH. 75% is just a higher number that is just a ball park estimate that I am using to represent my sweet spot.

04/05/2012, 08:12 PM	#8
Johnnytm63 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	I'm having hard time too new AI Sol blue biocube.