Light Changeover - AI Sol Blue

[nyc reefer]

I finally did it, made the change from 250w MH to Leds. I decided against a DIY approach due to my lack of time. So I went with AI Sol blues, I made the purchase from TB Aquatics, free Bump for Brian, awesome service, fast shipping, and the 5% off for new customers was great. I had to change my rail because the two unit system comes with a 24" rail so I went in person on Monday paid the difference and had my 48" rail.

I will admit, on my 72ga bow two are not enough, I have dark spots on the corners. So I purchased a third unit, waiying for it to arrive should be here tomorrow. I'll post pictures of the lighting once I get the third one. So far I love them, they are ultra quiet, with no heat transfer, my chiller has not turned on even once since I changed the lighting.

 

[KuyaMark]

very nice enjoy the AI Sol Blues awesome lights my friend

 

[kenconnect]

Great choice i just switch my self .. Love them ..

 

[CONSTANTNE]

AWESOME!! Love mine!

What are the dimensions on your tank? Im surprised you have dark spots unless your hanging them close to the water surface.

 

[Meadowlane]

Awesome light. You have to hang them to avoid dark area. Iike the dark area effect.

 

[thirty5]

I am going to only use 2 on my 75. The problem with the hanging kit from AI is that the lights need to be turned. I am going to turn them the opposite way for my tank. 2 Should be plenty, I had to make custom hangars for my lights.

 

[jr973]

Congrats on the switch Milton definetly a good time to buy those AI's you should have gave t5's a try bud

 

[nyc reefer]

AI Sol Blue

Thanks guys, I have them like 6" from water. I'm going to get the hanging kit to raise them if anything I'll return the other one.

 

[thirty5]

you really want them about 12". Well at least that is what is recommended. The prob with the hanging kit is that it holds them the wrong direction for a 75. I am doing a custom mount for mine.

 

[ducati335i]

I'm switching as well! Hope I love them ! Lmk how they go

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I get my Nano from TB tomorrow for my Elos Mini.Hope you're happy with your lights.

 

[MorganAndFish]

Wheres this pics of them on your tank.... how do they look? Im going to switch to AI too

 

[ktar]

i just picked up two of them for my new tank also. I just love the way corals looks under these light.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Too bad the controller is separate.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

The cost of the controller is not bad. It is an awesome addition to the lights. Remember to adjust the intensity low and gradually raise it over time.

 

[nyc reefer]

AI Sols

I will post pics of them on the tank when I raise them up. I think Im going to use "L" brackets to raise the rails to the recommended 12" height.

Yes Chief, I started using them turned down to 50% max for now and next week I'll go up some more to give my corals a chance to acclimate slowly. As for the controller, its awesome gives you so much control over the lights, from ramping up, to moon cycle, storms, oh let me stop, lol. I love my new lights.

 

[kenconnect]

I have a custom brackets made..here's the thread on it hope this helps..any ? Just ask.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/105694-aqua-illuminations-sol.html

 

[thirty5]

I'm switching as well! Hope I love them ! Lmk how they go

Really? That is great that you are switching too! LOL

 

[TheGropster]

Instead of making custom brackets I went to home depot and purchased a predrilled strip of metal and cut it about 6 holes in, used some washers on the stock screws for the AI Hanging Kit and it was the perfect width. Took about 15 minutes and I was able to use the original rails ! I have 3 running lengthwise about 14" above the water on my 180gal

 

[thirty5]

Instead of making custom brackets I went to home depot and purchased a predrilled strip of metal and cut it about 6 holes in, used some washers on the stock screws for the AI Hanging Kit and it was the perfect width. Took about 15 minutes and I was able to use the original rails ! I have 3 running lengthwise about 14" above the water on my 180gal

Does no good without PICS!!! LOL