Solaris 400 watt I series - Page 2

BigAl07 · 12-17-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by xlayedoutx

Just an update. I ordered the Solaris earlier this week. Should receive it sometime in Mid jan. Now its time to buy myself a Christmas present and a new camera is sounding pretty good. LOL

I can honestly say I don't think you'll regret that order. It's an outstanding light unit... no let's call it what it is.. a "Total Light Solution" for your Reef Tank.

Dentoid · 12-17-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by xlayedoutx

Just an update. I ordered the Solaris earlier this week. Should receive it sometime in Mid jan. Now its time to buy myself a Christmas present and a new camera is sounding pretty good. LOL

Another Solarisite!

AQTCJAK · 12-17-2007, 12:41 PM

so what does that make me because I sell a lot of them

Dentoid · 12-17-2007, 01:02 PM

Jack you are the Solaris'prenueur. You are also a Solarisite!

ycg675 · 01-06-2008, 01:30 AM

I am looking at buying these lights, I am in the process of getting together my equiptment for my new 360 gallon tank (96x24x36) my only questions is will the do well in this tank, it is deeper than most (36") and I have not seen anyone explicitly mention that they are using them on such a deep tank. Are there any other good (and cheep) alternatives? (custom made perhaps). I am willing to spend a more on the outlay to make up for less heat and equiptment (chiller, replacement bulbs etc.). Any thought?

AQTCJAK · 01-07-2008, 11:14 AM

I would suggest 2 48" systems they will cover the tank beatifully I have them on tanks to 32" deep so far they are preforming great. Contact me with any othe question if you like

Witfull · 01-07-2008, 11:22 AM

if you have to ask,,,,you dont know Jack~

BigAl07 · 01-07-2008, 11:33 AM

Jack's da Solaris King

When I grow up.........

SaltwaterGeek · 01-09-2008, 06:21 AM

Hey xlayedoutx... How about an update. Did you get your Solaris yet? If so, what are your thoughts? I most likely will be going the same direction with my new tank, but I'd like to get as much input as I can first.

Being what they are in price.... where did you find the best deal?

Thanks,
Chris

AQTCJAK · 01-09-2008, 10:25 AM

They are being shipped the middle of this month

michael_cb_125 · 01-09-2008, 10:35 AM

Great. I got mine on order from Jack and I can not Wait.

jocass · 02-04-2008, 05:45 PM

I am in the midst of setting up a 90 gal reef. The lighting issue is killing me. Many keep mentioning the longevity of the Solaris LED systems as well as the energy efficiency in regards to cost savings. However, I am wondering what owners of this system are finding in terms of heat issues. A really big draw for me is the possibility that I will NOT need to get chiller...saving startup cost, future repair/replacement costs and energy long-term. I would LOVE for somebody to tell me they have a 90 gal tank set up in their upper 70s degree living room without the need for a chiller with the Solaris 48 inch system....assuming one is smart with minimizing heat from pumps, using a fan, etc. If I end up needing a chiller after shelling out 2200 bucks for these lights, then it will be a sad day indeed. As with most every other person struggling with this issue, I can't decide if I should just go with some MH's/PC combo (ie Current) instead. Please help!!! Thanks.

Dentoid · 02-05-2008, 10:41 AM

Hey Jocass, welcome to the Sanctuary. Well, I have a 90 gallon tank with the Soaris I4 and there is no heat transfer to the tank whatsoever. Since I set my Solaris up in October, I haven't had the opportunity to observe the tank temperture through a summer period. So I can't answer there, however, I have a Peltech Peltier water conditioner that suppose to keep my tank at a steady 77 year round. When I had my MH's the conditioner could not keep up with the heat transferred to the tank and my temperature would rise during the day even in winter. Now that I have the Solaris, my tank temperature is very stable and does not fluctuate from 77 degrees.

Fish Crazy · 02-07-2008, 12:50 PM

I have a 36" H Solaris on my tank and there is no heat transference. I'm working with Jack to move up to a 180 and the lighting will be a 72" solaris. I love this light and my corals love this light....it's a big bite in the wallet but well worth it for me and my utility bill

lcstorc · 02-07-2008, 01:18 PM

We were discussing this just last nigh. I am trying to decide if it makes sense to spend our tax money on a Solaris. Does anybody know how much their electric bill was reduced after switching from MH to LED?

12-17-2007, 12:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series so what does that make me because I sell a lot of them __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

12-17-2007, 01:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Jack you are the Solaris'prenueur. You are also a Solarisite! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-06-2008, 01:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
ycg675 Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series I am looking at buying these lights, I am in the process of getting together my equiptment for my new 360 gallon tank (96x24x36) my only questions is will the do well in this tank, it is deeper than most (36") and I have not seen anyone explicitly mention that they are using them on such a deep tank. Are there any other good (and cheep) alternatives? (custom made perhaps). I am willing to spend a more on the outlay to make up for less heat and equiptment (chiller, replacement bulbs etc.). Any thought?

01-07-2008, 11:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series I would suggest 2 48" systems they will cover the tank beatifully I have them on tanks to 32" deep so far they are preforming great. Contact me with any othe question if you like __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

01-07-2008, 11:33 AM	#23 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Jack's da Solaris King When I grow up......... __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

01-09-2008, 06:21 AM	#24 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Hey xlayedoutx... How about an update. Did you get your Solaris yet? If so, what are your thoughts? I most likely will be going the same direction with my new tank, but I'd like to get as much input as I can first. Being what they are in price.... where did you find the best deal? Thanks, Chris

01-09-2008, 10:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series They are being shipped the middle of this month __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

01-09-2008, 10:35 AM	#26 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Great. I got mine on order from Jack and I can not Wait. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

02-04-2008, 05:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
jocass Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series I am in the midst of setting up a 90 gal reef. The lighting issue is killing me. Many keep mentioning the longevity of the Solaris LED systems as well as the energy efficiency in regards to cost savings. However, I am wondering what owners of this system are finding in terms of heat issues. A really big draw for me is the possibility that I will NOT need to get chiller...saving startup cost, future repair/replacement costs and energy long-term. I would LOVE for somebody to tell me they have a 90 gal tank set up in their upper 70s degree living room without the need for a chiller with the Solaris 48 inch system....assuming one is smart with minimizing heat from pumps, using a fan, etc. If I end up needing a chiller after shelling out 2200 bucks for these lights, then it will be a sad day indeed. As with most every other person struggling with this issue, I can't decide if I should just go with some MH's/PC combo (ie Current) instead. Please help!!! Thanks.

02-05-2008, 10:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Hey Jocass, welcome to the Sanctuary. Well, I have a 90 gallon tank with the Soaris I4 and there is no heat transfer to the tank whatsoever. Since I set my Solaris up in October, I haven't had the opportunity to observe the tank temperture through a summer period. So I can't answer there, however, I have a Peltech Peltier water conditioner that suppose to keep my tank at a steady 77 year round. When I had my MH's the conditioner could not keep up with the heat transferred to the tank and my temperature would rise during the day even in winter. Now that I have the Solaris, my tank temperature is very stable and does not fluctuate from 77 degrees. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-07-2008, 12:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
Fish Crazy Sea Pen Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 348 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series I have a 36" H Solaris on my tank and there is no heat transference. I'm working with Jack to move up to a 180 and the lighting will be a 72" solaris. I love this light and my corals love this light....it's a big bite in the wallet but well worth it for me and my utility bill __________________ Reefing Rocks Check out our 180 project http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...obsession.html

02-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series We were discussing this just last nigh. I am trying to decide if it makes sense to spend our tax money on a Solaris. Does anybody know how much their electric bill was reduced after switching from MH to LED? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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