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Unread 11/28/2011, 07:43 PM   #1
ianglish
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AI Sol blue setting question

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I just replaced my 150w 14k metal halide with a Aquaillumination Sol blue! I got it attached to a mounting kit and attached that to their hanging kit. It is hanging 12" over my Biocube 29g with the dimensions:L 20 x W 21 x H 18.5. The Sol then is ~30" from the bottom of the tank.

The fixture has been over my tank for 5 days. I originally set the brightness settings at W40 B40 R40 but had noticed my maxima clam slowly closing up and some SPS not having as full of polyp extension, making me concerned hence coming to RC. Since then, I increased to W45 B45 R45 and then today to W50 B50 R50. They are on for 9 hours a day.

This tank contains all types of Acropora, Montipora, Stylophora, Seriatopora and Pocillopora, and a Maxima clam. I have constantly heard how powerful Sol units are and would not like to bleach or burn anything! Is my brightness seem good compared to the dimensions I have given? I have attached a image to help out! Thank you


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Unread 11/28/2011, 07:47 PM   #2
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with the ai sol i would always start them low and raise the intensity over about a month


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Unread 11/28/2011, 07:54 PM   #3
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sounds good! does 50% brightness across the colors seem like a good place to start thought?


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Unread 11/28/2011, 07:59 PM   #4
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start at 40 to be safe


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Unread 12/01/2011, 06:44 PM   #5
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ok and if i want to increase it eventually to 75%, over what period of time should I gradually increase it? (from 50% now)


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Unread 12/01/2011, 07:27 PM   #6
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In reading lots of threads, and asking fellow reefers, it seems that starting in the 30s and doing gradual increases of 5% weekly works for many. Look for signs of bleaching and cut back if necessary. I don't know why you want to get to 75% as that number doesn't really mean anything. I'm sure you will find a sweet spot where things are growing well and look good.


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Unread 12/01/2011, 08:07 PM   #7
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Thank you! From hanging 12" above the water line, it looses some of the direct brightness. Started at 40% and acclimated it to 50%. At this percent, everything looks the same compared to my previous 150w MH. 75% is just a higher number that is just a ball park estimate that I am using to represent my sweet spot.


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I'm having hard time too new AI Sol blue biocube.


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