Long Term Results from Solatubes

ej797 · 02/27/2010, 11:41 AM

Hey Everyone,
Does anyone know of of a thread that has long term results using only Solatubes for lighting. I am thinking of using them for my next tank but I am concerned about the spectrum of light that will reach the coral. I know that Solatubes deliver the same light that the Sun delivers to the ocean where wild corals live. However, when you compare the depth of our tanks to the depths where wild corals live there could be a significant difference in the light the corals receive. Any diver can tell you that as light travels through water you begin losing a portion of the light spectrum. So, before I cut holes in my roof and plan my entire tank around them I was hoping to see the results others have achieved.

Thanks,
EJ

das75 · 02/27/2010, 01:22 PM

here the big thread, but lots of others come up with a search.

02/27/2010, 11:41 AM	#1
ej797 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cutler Bay, FL Posts: 1,609	Long Term Results from Solatubes Hey Everyone, Does anyone know of of a thread that has long term results using only Solatubes for lighting. I am thinking of using them for my next tank but I am concerned about the spectrum of light that will reach the coral. I know that Solatubes deliver the same light that the Sun delivers to the ocean where wild corals live. However, when you compare the depth of our tanks to the depths where wild corals live there could be a significant difference in the light the corals receive. Any diver can tell you that as light travels through water you begin losing a portion of the light spectrum. So, before I cut holes in my roof and plan my entire tank around them I was hoping to see the results others have achieved. Thanks, EJ __________________ EJ NKAWTG, for those who know. Current Tank Info: Planning and Building out 225 Gallon in Wall Reef

02/27/2010, 01:22 PM	#2
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	here the big thread, but lots of others come up with a search. __________________ . Current Tank Info: 145g Starfire display (mixed reef) w/75g basement sump & 20g refugium, Barracuda return, Dart w/OM 4way CL, AI Hydras and Director.