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lakers10
Tue, 16th Aug 2011, 08:47 AM
This is a awesome tank I got from scream thanks again love the dimensions. I have a 14g biocube goin on 2 years never had a big tank did have a 150 but leaked on me so goin to start with a 90 an work my way up again. I have been reefing for only
3 years and learned alot but nearly enough. This tank won't be up until a month because I am moving I am goin to start buying all the equipment for now. Had a couple of questions.

I was interested in buying the sol illumanti? I was wondering if I can jus buy one module or would I need 2?

Decided to use stand it came with for another tank so does any one make stand and Canopys?
Thanx
Louis
Tue, 16th Aug 2011, 11:44 PM
Hey there, Give me a call at the shop or shoot me a PM and I'll help you get started
lakers10
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 04:24 PM
I was thinking if I get 1 module? Would it be to small for my whole tank?
FireWater
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 04:41 PM
After researching the Aqua Illumination Sols for my tank I was told/read that if you have 12" clearance at the water line then you can light a 2' X 2' area with each module.
kkiel02
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 04:42 PM
They suggest one module for 18"x18" you could always raise it up and sacrifice some PAR but that just depends on what you are keeping.
FireWater
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 04:50 PM
http://support.aquaillumination.com/entries/459049-tank-recommendations

This was the chart I went off of for my tank.
lakers10
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 05:29 PM
So If I read it right? I think I need two is that right?
kkiel02
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 06:49 PM
I would suggest two unless you plan on making a island type rock structure with the fixture above that.
lakers10
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 06:54 PM
Ok thanx u think getting two would work or one 36" 1? Is that the same?
FireWater
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 08:40 PM
Not sure what you mean by the last question. Are we still talking Sols? If so then there is not a 36" fixture. The size refers to how long the rails are for mounting them.
lakers10
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 08:47 PM
Oohh sorry still kinda confused about the lights ha sorry ok think I might get two modules.
FireWater
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 08:51 PM
I have the Sol super blue over the new tank and love them so far. I may add a 3rd fixture in the future. I went back and forth between Ecoxotic - AI - and Orphek fixtures finally settling on the AI's
lakers10
Wed, 17th Aug 2011, 09:27 PM
Thanx for the info. I have to research little more on which lights I am goin to get