AI Sol blue question

[ReefNut]

I'm thinking about going back to MH lighting.I just cant seem to get same results.

(4) AI Sol Blue w controller and mounting rails.
Bought new Jan 2011 perfect condition.
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/li...on-48-4-modular-led-light-system-w-controller

So I'm just want to get an idea what these are worth used(barely).
NOT selling yet!
Thanks

 

[4realestate]

Someone just had a 10% off deal where you could have gotten them for 508.33 each.
I think aqua cave had it.

Joe

 

[jr973]

I've seen the sol blues sellin for about 20 to 30 percent off the store prices but I'm sure what ever price you put out someone will be quick to snatch em up glws

 

[NYreefNoob]

too buy 2 units at dealer cost is around $950 with controller and rail

 

[4realestate]

Sign me up !

too buy 2 units at dealer cost is around $950 with controller and rail

 

[jr973]

Let me be specific about what I posted up above the 20 to 30 percent off retail price is for used fixtures I have seen them priced like that on other sites just a thought on a way to price

 

[Brando457]

House of fins in CT sells them $460 brand new without controller FYI


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[4realestate]

Is one controller OK for let's say 6 panels, or do you need 1 controller per panel ?

Joe

House of fins in CT sells them $460 brand new without controller FYI


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[ClosetFishGeek]

Is one controller OK for let's say 6 panels, or do you need 1 controller per panel ?

Joe

One controller will operated six panels. I use one for 8 at the present time.

 

[4realestate]

I think I called the wrong place because I just called house of fins in CT and they want 669.99 :biglaugh:

House of fins in CT sells them $460 brand new without controller FYI


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[4realestate]

Could you give us some specifics about what you do not like about the lights ?
This may really help those who are on the fence about getting them.

Joe

I'm thinking about going back to MH lighting.I just cant seem to get same results.

(4) AI Sol Blue w controller and mounting rails.
Bought new Jan 2011 perfect condition.
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/li...on-48-4-modular-led-light-system-w-controller

So I'm just want to get an idea what these are worth used(barely).
NOT selling yet!
Thanks

 

[DREUTZ]

could you give us some specifics about what you do not like about the lights ?
This may really help those who are on the fence about getting them.

Joe

+1

 

[ReefNut]

I actually like these lights alot.I researched the heck and thought I made the right choice.
Since I revamped my set up I have not been able to keep any sps and don't see any new growth on anything.Granted it could be alot of things but I have tried just about everything I can think of.Water chemistry good,RODI good,etc,etc,etc.
I played around with %'s high and low.I know a par meter is right tool but I just cant justify it or afford it.
All I know is that I've had really good growth w MH lights before these LEDs.
I'm going to put one MH on one side and keep (2) LEDs on other to see if it makes a difference.
If so,they will be for sale.
I lost way to many corals at this point not to give it a try.

 

[NYreefNoob]

reef what mh was you using before and what percents do you have the leds at now ?

 

[pecan2phat]

What size tank are you using the 4 modules on?
I've found that many people are using less then the recommended amount of modules by mounting them way high to compensate for the coverage.
When you mount them too high, they loose quite a bit of PAR and the lighting looks blended to the point of a bit washed out whereas you lose that crisp LED look.

 

[ReefNut]

I had 2 250 watt 14k reeflux bulbs in 2 lumenarc III reflectors.Great results.
Right now I have 4 led modules over a 120 g 4ft long tank.approx 8" above water.Overkill.
Started them at 20 and had up to 80 over several months.and now back at 50%all results were bad.watched many coral die,stuff that I couldn't kill and was thriving.
Side by side comparison should be the real test!

 

[pecan2phat]

Everything sounds good (number of modules and mounting height), wonder what it could be?

 

[jaa1456]

I have never seen a new unit go for under 500 bucks. And have never seen a pair go for 950 with controller and rails. If you sold them on Ebay, I bet people would pay anywhere from 485-500 shipped per unit. As long as they are Gen 2 and not Gen 1 unots.