Silly AI question

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by kdneo, Jun 30, 2011.

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  1. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    If I switch over to the AI lights, will I still need to run my PC lights as well? I currently run 2x250watt MH and 4x96 watt PC's. Can I get rid of all of that when I go to AI's? Looks like it would cut my energy consumption by 575watts, if I run the AI's at full power! Only problem is the $3k its gonna cost up front!
     
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    Im assuming you are running the PC's as actinics? If so you shouldnt need them with AI, each color of the LED is controllable independetly from 0 to 100%.
     
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  3. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    That would be correct, they are actinics
     
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  4. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    So if your buying 5 or 6 ais. You could also use 3 orphek pr156's. Would be cheaper. Save about 500 bucks. No dimming but they have the best spectrum for coral growth.
     
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  5. kdneo

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    3 would give the coverage I need on a 72x30x30 tank?
     
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