A.i. sol or vega Led's??

j2fisher84 · 04/03/2013, 09:22 PM

Looking for some advice from any possible A.i. Owners.. ive made my mind up on aquaillumimation led's i just cant decide between the sol's or the vega's....the vegas come w red and green led's but r they even beneficial to the aquarium? I understand they mimic the suns spectrum that much closer but in a small envir doesnt it just encourage algae growth? In my mind the sol's w blue and white led's should b efficient. Let me know if u have any advice.....thanks!

ReeferGil · 04/03/2013, 10:16 PM

I have been running the color Vegas for 6 months. I have not had any algae out breaks of any kind and my corals are doing great so far (SPS/LPS). I am running a GFO reactor and chaeto. I am very happy with mine so far. I did a youtube video if you want to check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0O_NqxcV4U

j2fisher84 · 04/04/2013, 05:43 AM

Cool good to know thanks! I check the vid out

RFLKPTR · 04/04/2013, 06:19 AM

I was happy with my Sol Super Blue, but over the course of seven months, I could see colors shifting. It's not necessarily a bad thing, just not what I were paying for when I bought the particular coral in question.

Can't say much for algae growth. And I haven't read much anecdotal evidence that supports the use of those colors postively or negatively. I can say that they do visually differ from a simple Blue/Royal Blue/Cool White arrangement though.

Just an FYI, but I did switch from my AI Sol after seven months due to wanting to increase the amount of light over my tank, and there being more affordable and powerful options available at that point in time.

Hope this helps!

04/03/2013, 09:22 PM	#1
j2fisher84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: iowa Posts: 14	A.i. sol or vega Led's?? Looking for some advice from any possible A.i. Owners.. ive made my mind up on aquaillumimation led's i just cant decide between the sol's or the vega's....the vegas come w red and green led's but r they even beneficial to the aquarium? I understand they mimic the suns spectrum that much closer but in a small envir doesnt it just encourage algae growth? In my mind the sol's w blue and white led's should b efficient. Let me know if u have any advice.....thanks!

04/04/2013, 06:19 AM	#4
RFLKPTR Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 113	I was happy with my Sol Super Blue, but over the course of seven months, I could see colors shifting. It's not necessarily a bad thing, just not what I were paying for when I bought the particular coral in question. Can't say much for algae growth. And I haven't read much anecdotal evidence that supports the use of those colors postively or negatively. I can say that they do visually differ from a simple Blue/Royal Blue/Cool White arrangement though. Just an FYI, but I did switch from my AI Sol after seven months due to wanting to increase the amount of light over my tank, and there being more affordable and powerful options available at that point in time. Hope this helps! __________________ -Dave Current Tank Info: 180 gallons interconnected: 57 SPS/Acans, 29 Mushroom system, 100 Gallon Sump, SWC 230 Cone Skimmer, Photon32 LED

04/03/2013, 10:16 PM	#2
ReeferGil Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 180	I have been running the color Vegas for 6 months. I have not had any algae out breaks of any kind and my corals are doing great so far (SPS/LPS). I am running a GFO reactor and chaeto. I am very happy with mine so far. I did a youtube video if you want to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0O_NqxcV4U

04/04/2013, 05:43 AM	#3
j2fisher84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: iowa Posts: 14	Cool good to know thanks! I check the vid out