Solaris LED fixture

Stevhan · 01-04-2007, 08:43 PM

So Im going to take the plunge and buy on of these new led lighting fixtures for my tank. Its expensive but the cost effectiveness seems to justify it. Plus I really hate having my canopy opened.

Anyone have any experience with these?

www.solarisled.com

Big D · 01-04-2007, 09:04 PM

Wow... How big is your tank?... I know the first units had some quality issues, solders breaking free and wires pulling out of connectors... Hopefully he's got that under control now... I wanted to go LED's, but it just wasn't feasable... It would have taken (2) 6' units for my 180gal... I don't think you can get more control over your lightinig than with one of these, let us know when you get it...

Big D

tashier · 01-04-2007, 09:57 PM

We'll all be waiting for your feedback!

Loverotties · 01-04-2007, 11:35 PM

Me Too!

hugeness · 01-05-2007, 02:03 AM

I saw a 500 watt one in action and it wasn't really all that bright... It had only been on there a week or so, but some of the sps weren't opening very well.

Stevhan · 01-05-2007, 09:47 AM

The tank it will be going on is my 140, currently I have 2-250 hqi's. From the reading Ive been doing they dont really seem that bright but they produce more PUR (photesenthitically usable radiation) than a 20k XM 250 lamp. The research sounds like it is a good investment and besides that cloud cover feature and not having to worry about any timers freakin rocks!

Here's my tank now:

UseSkaForEvil · 01-05-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugeness

I saw a 500 watt one in action and it wasn't really all that bright... It had only been on there a week or so, but some of the sps weren't opening very well.

the guy at the store probably just told you wrong, but there isnt a 500watt solaris

hugeness · 01-05-2007, 07:23 PM

Yah, well that's heresay for you... Anyways the amount of control this unit does give you is amazing. However, I think I'll wait to buy one until they become more main stream.