AI sol lunar cycle?

swanny · 02/28/2012, 09:12 AM

Question for you AI sol user's. I can't seem to get my lunar cycle to kick on. After my last ramp down time at 10p, 1wh, 2bl, 2ry, I set my lunar cycle on. After my ramp down time all lights go off and I don't see any lunar's on. Am I doing something wrong? Am I supposed to go to all the next timer's available and set lunar cycle to on?

Supurderek · 02/28/2012, 11:22 AM

I have my final set at 0w2b2rb. Some nights do not have light showing (like this week in the month). Give it a week and if it still does not show then it may be a problem.

Donkeykong · 02/28/2012, 11:28 AM

I believe the manual states not to go lower than 4% or there will be many nights that will not have any light at all

swanny · 02/28/2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Supurderek

I have my final set at 0w2b2rb. Some nights do not have light showing (like this week in the month). Give it a week and if it still does not show then it may be a problem.

That was one thought that I had, thanks for response. I'll be more patient.

swanny · 02/28/2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Donkeykong

I believe the manual states not to go lower than 4% or there will be many nights that will not have any light at all

Thanks for the reply, I'll recheck the manual. Do you keep all three at 4% or just the blues. That seems like a lot of light for the final nightime rampdown.

Donkeykong · 02/29/2012, 09:07 AM

I keep my blues at 5%, no white, from what i understand the percentage you put will only be at that high during the full moon phase. So only 2-3 nights a month will it be this bright the rest of the time it will be decreased based on the stages of the moon.

swanny · 02/29/2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Donkeykong

I keep my blues at 5%, no white, from what i understand the percentage you put will only be at that high during the full moon phase. So only 2-3 nights a month will it be this bright the rest of the time it will be decreased based on the stages of the moon.

Thanks for tyhe reply. I tried my last ramp down to wh1, bl2, ry5, then lunar cycle. Again, tank went totally darkwith no lights at all. I'll try one more setting tonight and see what happens but I still have not seen any lunar cycle in a week now.

RtReef · 02/29/2012, 11:09 AM

The lunar cycle may keep your tank dark for a week or so depending on the cycle stage. If it still stays dark then your lunar setting may be messed up.

windyridge · 02/29/2012, 11:14 AM

There is little moon right now so no lights, at least for me.

funkmaster100 · 08/27/2012, 09:07 PM

Don't know if this is way too late but setting your blue's no less then 3 is the way to go . i was having the same problem for 3 days (i got my ai nano saturday) until i found this thread DonkyKong was right

02/28/2012, 09:12 AM	#1
swanny Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: denver Posts: 406	AI sol lunar cycle? Question for you AI sol user's. I can't seem to get my lunar cycle to kick on. After my last ramp down time at 10p, 1wh, 2bl, 2ry, I set my lunar cycle on. After my ramp down time all lights go off and I don't see any lunar's on. Am I doing something wrong? Am I supposed to go to all the next timer's available and set lunar cycle to on? __________________ 120 gallon soon to be (hopefully) sps dominant. Current Tank Info: 120g rr

02/28/2012, 11:22 AM	#2
Supurderek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 24	Lunar cycle I have my final set at 0w2b2rb. Some nights do not have light showing (like this week in the month). Give it a week and if it still does not show then it may be a problem.

02/29/2012, 11:14 AM	#9
windyridge Fish Mother Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Otselic, NY Posts: 1,403	There is little moon right now so no lights, at least for me. __________________ 92G Mixed reef, SCA-302 skimmer, 15g sump w/fuge & Eheim Compact Plus @650 gph, AI Sol Blue, Koralia 750 &Tunze Nanostream 6025, Apex Jr,Tomini, 6-Line, Brittle star, damsels, Gramma, RBTA/clown, PJ c Current Tank Info: 92G Corner Bowfront Mixed Reef

02/28/2012, 11:28 AM	#3
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	I believe the manual states not to go lower than 4% or there will be many nights that will not have any light at all

02/29/2012, 09:07 AM	#6
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	I keep my blues at 5%, no white, from what i understand the percentage you put will only be at that high during the full moon phase. So only 2-3 nights a month will it be this bright the rest of the time it will be decreased based on the stages of the moon.

02/29/2012, 11:09 AM	#8
RtReef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 603	The lunar cycle may keep your tank dark for a week or so depending on the cycle stage. If it still stays dark then your lunar setting may be messed up.

08/27/2012, 09:07 PM	#10
funkmaster100 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 26	Don't know if this is way too late but setting your blue's no less then 3 is the way to go . i was having the same problem for 3 days (i got my ai nano saturday) until i found this thread DonkyKong was right