question about using AI light on 16g tank
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Topic: question about using AI light on 16g tank
Posted By: herrera
Subject: question about using AI light on 16g tank
Date Posted: July 02 2014 at 11:05pm
| Im taking down my 36g tank, and replacing it with the Innovative Marine 16g. I found one on eBay for a good deal without the 16w led lights. So I want to use my 72w AI Sol led light for it. Obviously this light is overkill for the tank. so what would you suggest I set the percentage of light at? and how slow should I acclimate light percentage, and length of time it's on per day for a new tank? thanks. also I think I might just sit the light right on the tank lid. because the only mount I found for the SOL mounts it the long way, any suggestions? I really don't want to hang from ceiling I think it will take away from the sleekness of the tank setup |
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: July 03 2014 at 5:53am
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16W:72W = 22% so I would start with 15% on the AI Sol, especially if the light is not raised above the tank. Hanging lights from the ceiling used to be the thing but today's lighter weight fixtures can be hung from a decorative bracket on the wall. No wall stud, no problemo. One Molly Bolt on the high side of the bracket is all it takes. Aloha  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: herrera
Date Posted: July 03 2014 at 12:45pm
Thanks for helping me with the math Mark hahaa
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Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: July 03 2014 at 4:50pm
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I have 4 of the leds for the 16g if your interested. (I have a broken 16 as well ;) ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: herrera
Date Posted: July 04 2014 at 12:16am
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Thanks Dion. but no need for the led lights that come with the Nuvo. Since I'm taking down my 36g. I will just be using the AI SOL from that tank. trying to figure out how to make tank as sleek as possible. will either put light on some black pvc 1/8"thick x2"tall or get this mount, http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaIllumination_EXT_Tank_Mount_for_Sol_Vega_LED_Fixtures_Hanging_Kits_for_Aquarium_Light_Fixtures-AI_%28AquaIllumination%29-3Z39456-FILTACMOFTHK-vi.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaIllumination_EXT_Tank_Mount_for_Sol_Vega_LED_Fixtures_Hanging_Kits_for_Aquarium_Light_Fixtures-AI_(AquaIllumination)-3Z39456-FILTACMOFTHK-vi.html and mount from side of stand.or perhaps this one. http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaIllumination_Rail_Kit_for_Sol_Vega_LED_Fixtures_Hanging_Kits_for_Aquarium_Light_Fixtures-AI_%28AquaIllumination%29-3Z42967-FILTACMOFTHK-vi.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaIllumination_Rail_Kit_for_Sol_Vega_LED_Fixtures_Hanging_Kits_for_Aquarium_Light_Fixtures-AI_(AquaIllumination)-3Z42967-FILTACMOFTHK-vi.html but I cant find any pics of what It looks like sitting on a tank. what light stand would look more sleek do you guys think? I wish they made a stand for the 16 Nuvo. any suggestions on what to use for stand? I was thinking just trying to find a fish stand that will fit the tanks dimensions and compliment it. |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: July 04 2014 at 1:42am
Dion can build you a stand!  ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: July 04 2014 at 1:57am
| Get a tube and get it bent mount to back of tank stand and hang from it. And dion can get anything even hedgehogs lol |