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Okay so here is the verdict. Aqua Illuminations says that the blue lighting can do as much damage to coral as the whites. They, for obvious reasons do not want to tell me exactly what % to put my lighting at but just recommend to watch them daily. Browning they said to increase, bleaching...

Yes blue definitely brings out the color but does it also penetrate possibly causing burn? That is what I need to find out. Im trying to contact the company. When I touch base I will post the answer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sparty059 Ok, so the blues are technically the same as the whites? I wouldn't want the heavy blue look like the actinics put out like the pcs do. Also do these auto dim based on a lighting schedule? Or is it something you have to do on your own? Such as having whites...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1Snapple is your question answered? Mine is not Snapple. Did you see my last question?

I think they are harping on small facts. LED's produce "NO HEAT". No obviously not true. They produce SOME heat. Not like a metal Halide. A lot cooler than most lights. But produce some heat obviously. "Last forever" all I say about that is, NOTHING lasts forever. As for what is your...

1 Snapple. I appreciate all of your help with this. Do you say any blue % I like because the blue lighting cannot hurt the coral? So the "acclimation" is more for the intensity of the white lighting? Is that what you are saying? because that was my initial thought.

The sol Blues allow you more color variations. They are also considered stronger by Aqua Illumination. If I were to get the first series I would have needed 4 Units rather than just the 2 I got. Anyway I desire the "blue look". The royal blue puts out some intense colors.

I think 75% for my whites might be too intense. Don't ya think? My coral were under PC's. They are the weakest lights out there for coral.

Quote: Originally Posted by acrylic51 Bullet II is way to much skimmer for the tank. If I were going HOB my choices would be Tunze or Deltec. Thats why I said look into the bullet. The 1st one I mean. There are three if I am correct. I meant the one rated for that tank size.

SO your saying to run my whites at 75% and blues at or around 66%? Going from PC's to LED's? Don't you think that will be too much? Im running the whites at 50% and Im concerned. Am I reading this correctly?

I still don't know what those numbers are 1Snapple. Can you fill me in?

No. they just said make sure to acclimate. i called and left message. never got back to me. wrote email today. quess i will hear by monday

Quote: Originally Posted by 1Snapple Nope, probably be good running the whites at 750 and the blues at 500 What percentage is that? What is 750 and 500?

I have a Precision Marine Bullet II. Its rated for 200 gallons i think. The bullet I is rated for less. Its a great piece of machinary and pulls crud nicely.

Quote: Originally Posted by Monsinour + there is all that bubble algea in there. Might be a good time to donate fish and other livestock, take everything out and start over. Boil the rock, scrub the tank, rinse, resetup. Just what I was thinking^^^^^^^^^. Sorry but good advise

Spanko: I had PC's before. It was a 48" fixture. Do the blue lights have a factor? Can they damage coral or is it more the white lights? The whites are only at 50% right now. The blues are at about 70%. Can the blues damage coral? I guess that it my main question. Sparty059: I...

Can anyone answer this for me? I just got Aqua Illumination Sol Blue lighting. I have a 120 gallon and two Sol blue LED units hanging approximately 10" from the water. I have the whites running at 50% blues at 70% and royal blues at 69%. Before this lighting I had PC's. BIG difference I...

Quote: Originally Posted by 2Quills Quote: Originally Posted by CAM78 Well to be honest with the way it is set now, 50% 70% and 70% it appears a little dark.. The color is outstanding but it definitely does not light op the room like it used to. I understand because the WHites are at 50% and...

Well to be honest with the way it is set now, 50% 70% and 70% it appears a little dark.. The color is outstanding but it definitely does not light op the room like it used to. I understand because the WHites are at 50% and there is more blues than before but the coral was opened up and looking...

They are mounted approximately 1 foot from the top of the water surface.