How many AI units for cube?

9thwonder · 06/02/2011, 06:17 PM

Hello everyone. I'm in the planning stages of my next tank. It's going to be a 30x30x20 cube. I'm leaning towards LEDs for lighting. I'm thinking of going with AI LEDs. How many units would I need? Tank will be predominantly SPS. Thanks

bunzaroo · 06/02/2011, 06:28 PM

The AI units are supposed to cover a 24x24 area raised 12 inches above the tank. You could probably get away with 1 if you concentrate the corals in the middle. You will definitely will have dark areas on the edges. 2 units would be ideal in you setup. I have a 45x27x20 on order and will be using 3 units. You can always start with 1 and then add another unit if need be. Good Luck

9thwonder · 06/02/2011, 06:57 PM

Thanks bunzaroo

parrthed · 06/02/2011, 07:16 PM

On my old 93 cube I needed two to get a good even coverage. Mounted about 4.5 inches apart. One was OK at 14" off the tank but 2 did the job very well. My friend has 2 on his 93 mounted side by side (making a square) with the 4 inner optics 40 degree and all the perimeter 70 degree. Its lit up very well.

bunzaroo · 06/02/2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 9thwonder

Thanks bunzaroo

No problem

snorvich · 06/02/2011, 09:20 PM

I would go with two. Good coverage. Be sure to start with lower intensity.

06/02/2011, 06:17 PM	#1
9thwonder Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 366	How many AI units for cube? Hello everyone. I'm in the planning stages of my next tank. It's going to be a 30x30x20 cube. I'm leaning towards LEDs for lighting. I'm thinking of going with AI LEDs. How many units would I need? Tank will be predominantly SPS. Thanks __________________ -Carlos-

06/02/2011, 06:57 PM	#3
9thwonder Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 366	Thanks bunzaroo __________________ -Carlos-

06/02/2011, 09:20 PM	#6
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I would go with two. Good coverage. Be sure to start with lower intensity. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

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06/02/2011, 06:28 PM	#2
bunzaroo Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 617	The AI units are supposed to cover a 24x24 area raised 12 inches above the tank. You could probably get away with 1 if you concentrate the corals in the middle. You will definitely will have dark areas on the edges. 2 units would be ideal in you setup. I have a 45x27x20 on order and will be using 3 units. You can always start with 1 and then add another unit if need be. Good Luck

06/02/2011, 07:16 PM	#4
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	On my old 93 cube I needed two to get a good even coverage. Mounted about 4.5 inches apart. One was OK at 14" off the tank but 2 did the job very well. My friend has 2 on his 93 mounted side by side (making a square) with the 4 inner optics 40 degree and all the perimeter 70 degree. Its lit up very well.