AI Sol, White or Super Blue?

das75 · 02/08/2012, 09:01 PM

Thinking of replacing my MH. Love the crisp white I get from 14K. Hate the yellowish from 10-12K and find 20K too purple.

I know it's all subjective but is there any yellow from the AI Sol White? I could keep my 2x54w T5's with actinics if needed.

Mark Bianco · 02/09/2012, 05:14 AM

Either is controllable, but most people prefer the Super Blues If you like 14K then go with the super blues all colors are adjustable and you choose the look you want

gatorrx98 · 02/10/2012, 05:05 AM

I have both whites and blues.

The whites can be adjusted to a closer to 20k look, but if you're running the the colors at equal percentages you will get the 14k look that you desire. That being said, I love the crisp look of the whites, but don't think that I will be mixing them on my new setup. With the controller, you can still ramp up and down to a blue look for your moonlight settings.

Just remember, blue or whites the controller will allow you to adjust to the spectrum that you prefer. The only downfall is that if you want a whiter 12-14k look with the blues, you'll have to keep the 2 blue leds dialed down (less light) and the same is true with the whites. If you desire a 20k look with the whites, you will be dialing down the white leds and therefore getting less light.

I personally prefer a 20k look, so I have choosen to go with all blues on my new setup, so I have 3 whites with about a year's use on them if you are interested in getting a good deal.

OneReef · 02/10/2012, 09:28 AM

Most people prefer the super blues

oki_reefer · 02/10/2012, 02:41 PM

Super Blue if you go with the AI. I was going to do the AI until the radions came out. You may want to wait on the Vega.

Mixed_Reef · 02/10/2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorrx98

I have both whites and blues.

The whites can be adjusted to a closer to 20k look, but if you're running the the colors at equal percentages you will get the 14k look that you desire. That being said, I love the crisp look of the whites, but don't think that I will be mixing them on my new setup. With the controller, you can still ramp up and down to a blue look for your moonlight settings.

Just remember, blue or whites the controller will allow you to adjust to the spectrum that you prefer. The only downfall is that if you want a whiter 12-14k look with the blues, you'll have to keep the 2 blue leds dialed down (less light) and the same is true with the whites. If you desire a 20k look with the whites, you will be dialing down the white leds and therefore getting less light.

I personally prefer a 20k look, so I have choosen to go with all blues on my new setup, so I have 3 whites with about a year's use on them if you are interested in getting a good deal.

What is the deal ur offering? Meaning how much for the 3?

02/08/2012, 09:01 PM	#1
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	AI Sol, White or Super Blue? Thinking of replacing my MH. Love the crisp white I get from 14K. Hate the yellowish from 10-12K and find 20K too purple. I know it's all subjective but is there any yellow from the AI Sol White? I could keep my 2x54w T5's with actinics if needed. __________________ . 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.

02/10/2012, 05:05 AM	#3
gatorrx98 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 186	I have both whites and blues. The whites can be adjusted to a closer to 20k look, but if you're running the the colors at equal percentages you will get the 14k look that you desire. That being said, I love the crisp look of the whites, but don't think that I will be mixing them on my new setup. With the controller, you can still ramp up and down to a blue look for your moonlight settings. Just remember, blue or whites the controller will allow you to adjust to the spectrum that you prefer. The only downfall is that if you want a whiter 12-14k look with the blues, you'll have to keep the 2 blue leds dialed down (less light) and the same is true with the whites. If you desire a 20k look with the whites, you will be dialing down the white leds and therefore getting less light. I personally prefer a 20k look, so I have choosen to go with all blues on my new setup, so I have 3 whites with about a year's use on them if you are interested in getting a good deal. __________________ 320 96x32x24h Reef Savvy build in progress; Apex Controlled; AI Sol Blues Lit; Current Tank Info: 320 Gallon Reef Savvy Low Iron Reef; (9)AI Sol Blues; Vortec (2)MP60wES (2)MP40wES; Apex Controlled

02/09/2012, 05:14 AM	#2
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	Either is controllable, but most people prefer the Super Blues If you like 14K then go with the super blues all colors are adjustable and you choose the look you want

02/10/2012, 09:28 AM	#4
OneReef Reef Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the great South Posts: 3,218	Most people prefer the super blues

02/10/2012, 02:41 PM	#5
oki_reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 53	Super Blue if you go with the AI. I was going to do the AI until the radions came out. You may want to wait on the Vega.