Solaris 400 watt I series

xlayedoutx · 12-10-2007, 03:16 AM

So I've read on some other sites that the 400 watts was almost too much and that some corals towards the top of some tanks were bleaching. I think they were saying that the White LED's were to bright. I was just wondering what you guys think about the I series. I almost have my mind made up to get one but I didn't want to have to adjust the thing alot. I just wanted to put it on and go.

lcstorc · 12-10-2007, 07:27 AM

Welcome to RS!
We have several members here with the Solaris and at least one with the I series. I've not heard about them being too strong but one of the awesome things about the leds is the fact that you can adjust them however you like. Once you find what you like, you can just leave it there without adjusting unless you add livestock that needs it.

Dentoid · 12-10-2007, 08:38 AM

I have had the Solaris I4 for about 6 weeks. I love it! Plain and simple. It is a possibility that the white LEDs could be too bright, however, the intensity can be adjusted with the push of a button, from 0% white LED to 100% white. Also the blue LEDs are adjustable in the same way and the blue/white adjustments are independent of each other. Take a look at this link for my review and pictures. I have had no bleaching. In fact my corals look better! I slowly increased the White LED intensity over a 6 week period.

Dentoid's Reeforama

Frankie · 12-10-2007, 08:39 AM

Welcome!
I am curious about that claim. I bet the tank that had the 400 watts was shallow to begin with. With all new lighting there has to be an acclimation period. I hear nothing but good stuff about the solaris.

Witfull · 12-10-2007, 09:34 AM

what i have read on many boards is that its the acclimation that is the issue. the LEDs are point focus down. this means all the intensity is aimed and funneled into the tank. when switching from another lighting sys that atleast 50% of the light is reflected and cast towards other areas of the tank (walls cieling of room as well) the intensity, even though lower wattage is a shock.

AQTCJAK · 12-10-2007, 10:31 AM

The I series Day Whites are 30% Bright than the H Series this is for deeper tanks. Aclimation as Scott has stated is very important just light Aclimatining corals to a new HQI or MH bulb.

xlayedoutx · 12-11-2007, 02:07 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I just have a hard time deciding between the Current USA 250 watt MH with T5's and the Solaris. I'm trying to decide if this is my final tank or if i'm going to upgrade in the future. If I upgrade theres no need for the solaris. Somethings telling me that this might be my last tank though.

BigAl07 · 12-11-2007, 08:20 AM

If I had the opportunity for Solaris then that's what I would do. Initially it's a bit more expensive but over the life of the fixture you end up WAY ahead on money. It's in a league all it's own to be honest with you.

Keep us posted on what you do get.

Techno-Vicki · 12-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Hi Cody!!!
I am so glad you have come over to the light here at RS

Like I said, a much nicer and kinder group of people. They offer a lot of good solid wisdom and it is never about egos.

lcstorc · 12-14-2007, 05:47 PM

If I had a choice at this point I would go with the Solaris. More long term bang for the buck.

tbittner · 12-14-2007, 08:16 PM

I have the Current USA that you mentioned but after dealing with the heat, and after seeing Dentoids Solaris in person, I SO wish I would have gone with the Solaris instead. I went the "cheap" route but now I'm paying for it everytime I open my electric bill.

Techno-Vicki · 12-14-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

Welcome to RS!
We have several members here with the Solaris and at least one with the I series. I've not heard about them being too strong but one of the awesome things about the leds is the fact that you can adjust them however you like. Once you find what you like, you can just leave it there without adjusting unless you add livestock that needs it.

Lynn is correct. It is not a big deal to adjust.

xlayedoutx · 12-15-2007, 12:12 AM

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

tbittner · 12-15-2007, 07:28 PM

Welcome to the addiction!!!

xlayedoutx · 12-17-2007, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbittner

Welcome to the addiction!!!

Yeah this is my second trip. Promise me one thing guys and gals. If my reefing gets too out of hand this time put me on that show intervention.

12-10-2007, 03:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
xlayedoutx Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment	Solaris 400 watt I series So I've read on some other sites that the 400 watts was almost too much and that some corals towards the top of some tanks were bleaching. I think they were saying that the White LED's were to bright. I was just wondering what you guys think about the I series. I almost have my mind made up to get one but I didn't want to have to adjust the thing alot. I just wanted to put it on and go.

12-10-2007, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Welcome to RS! We have several members here with the Solaris and at least one with the I series. I've not heard about them being too strong but one of the awesome things about the leds is the fact that you can adjust them however you like. Once you find what you like, you can just leave it there without adjusting unless you add livestock that needs it. __________________ 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.

12-10-2007, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series I have had the Solaris I4 for about 6 weeks. I love it! Plain and simple. It is a possibility that the white LEDs could be too bright, however, the intensity can be adjusted with the push of a button, from 0% white LED to 100% white. Also the blue LEDs are adjustable in the same way and the blue/white adjustments are independent of each other. Take a look at this link for my review and pictures. I have had no bleaching. In fact my corals look better! I slowly increased the White LED intensity over a 6 week period. Dentoid's Reeforama __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

12-10-2007, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,816 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Welcome! I am curious about that claim. I bet the tank that had the 400 watts was shallow to begin with. With all new lighting there has to be an acclimation period. I hear nothing but good stuff about the solaris. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

12-10-2007, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series The I series Day Whites are 30% Bright than the H Series this is for deeper tanks. Aclimation as Scott has stated is very important just light Aclimatining corals to a new HQI or MH bulb. __________________ 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

12-11-2007, 02:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
xlayedoutx Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Thanks for the replies guys. I just have a hard time deciding between the Current USA 250 watt MH with T5's and the Solaris. I'm trying to decide if this is my final tank or if i'm going to upgrade in the future. If I upgrade theres no need for the solaris. Somethings telling me that this might be my last tank though.

12-11-2007, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,340 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series If I had the opportunity for Solaris then that's what I would do. Initially it's a bit more expensive but over the life of the fixture you end up WAY ahead on money. It's in a league all it's own to be honest with you. Keep us posted on what you do get. __________________ 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!!

12-11-2007, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,018 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Hi Cody!!! I am so glad you have come over to the light here at RS Like I said, a much nicer and kinder group of people. They offer a lot of good solid wisdom and it is never about egos. __________________ AKA - "Speedy" Extreme Reef Addition Videos of Mandarins, reef tank, and "His Majesty's" DIY water changer http://www.murrayproductions.org/Ree...RM_videos.html "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

12-14-2007, 05:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series If I had a choice at this point I would go with the Solaris. More long term bang for the buck. __________________ 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.

12-14-2007, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series I have the Current USA that you mentioned but after dealing with the heat, and after seeing Dentoids Solaris in person, I SO wish I would have gone with the Solaris instead. I went the "cheap" route but now I'm paying for it everytime I open my electric bill. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-15-2007, 12:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
xlayedoutx Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series 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 __________________ DEC-07 $10,480.55 MAY-08 $10,764.64 JUN-08 $10,603.04 Tank: 60gal 24x24x24 Starphire, AquaC EV-120Skimmer, 10g sump, Reefkeeper 2, 24" Solaris I series.

12-15-2007, 07:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Solaris 400 watt I series Welcome to the addiction!!! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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