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10/31/2007, 02:41 PM
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Blue Plus UVL Super Actinic UVL Aquasun Overdriven Blue Plus GE 6500K Daylight Blue Plus
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10/31/2007, 02:51 PM
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The link seagirl posted is bad but go with the reefgeek deal. You are getting quality equipment and the boy stands behind his products. Marine depot isn't exactly a slouch when it comes to customer service but their product isn't as good and will cost you more by the time you add in lamps,
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10/31/2007, 04:36 PM
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 i don't know if you found it yet but the item # is 105036 @ Reef Geek. I actually ordered the same kit today too. Picking lighting can be very confusing if you aren't familiar with all the choices out there, and with the cost you want to make sure you spend the $$ wisely. Good thing we have Grim here to help 
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10/31/2007, 09:23 PM
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Hey Grim,
Long time listener, first time caller  I started a thread with the same info I'm posting below and would really appreciate your feed back given that you did the testing to which I refer and have had a Fauna Marin in hand: Fauna Marin UltraSolaris 6x24W Just when I thought I had my mind made up on a 250W HQI pendant I happened upon an Aquarium Obsessed post and discovered the Fauna Marin UltraSolaris were available in Canada. I did some searching here on RC and now have a few questions: 1) Anyone have any pictures of an UltraSolaris in operation? I'd like to see how the hanging system works on this unit. It doesn't look nearly as functional as that on the ATI PowerModule, but there's a big difference in price. I'd prefer to have one cable on each side or something like the ATI system. 2) I've read of a few instances in which people were experiencing corrosion of the reflectors due to the absense of an acrylic shield and despite the "special" coating on the lamps and reflectors. Is this something others have experienced? 3) Anyone have a final consensus on the PAR ratings of this unit compared to a comparable ATI or Aquactincs unit? There was some debate about the validity of previous tests given the variability in reflector design and "fishing" technique vs grid technique. 4) I'm assuming the 6x24W fixture would work nicely for my open top, rimless, braceless SPS only tank with a display area of 24x18x18. Do you think this is a better alternative to a 250W HQI? I like the idea of better coverage with T5s and if the intensity and PAR are comparable then it looks like a no-brainer. 5) What combination of lamps would you suggest?
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10/31/2007, 09:32 PM
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The ATI Sun Power is a way better deal. The Ultra Solaris is really more of a fancy Retrofit rather than a finished fixture. The reflectors are very unforgiving of salt spray. The Sun Power has a little better output even with the splash shield in place.
For a 6 lamp unit try Front Blue Plus Super Actinic Aquasun Blue Plus Aquablue Blue Plus
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10/31/2007, 09:55 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply Grim!
The 6x24W Fauna Marin UltraSolaris will cost me in the neighborhood of $550CAD with lamps + shipping within Canada (and only one tax because it's shipped from out of province). The ATI Powermodule will cost me roughly $650CAD with lamps + shipping from the US + import duties and brokerage fees (and two taxes because it's being imported). The total difference will likely be closer to $250-$300CAD when it's all said and done. Do you still think the ATI is a way better deal? i.e. Do the differences justify the $300 difference to get one landed at my door?
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10/31/2007, 10:34 PM
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Bah! I just realized you were referring to the ATI SunPower and not the PowerModule Grim. Lemme go do my homework and get back to you
 I have to see where I can purchase a SunPower from and what the price is.Ok I give up. Where can I find a SunPower in the US? I'm assuming there's zero chance of finding a distributor in Canada.
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11/01/2007, 06:16 AM
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 Check out the Sfigiloi fixtures Aquarium Obsessed sells. Pricey but at least they look nice.
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11/01/2007, 09:18 AM
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Thanks again Grim,
I'll get a hold of Reefgeek especially given the fact that Will at Aquarium Obsessed just emailed me to say that Fauna Marin informed him that a 6x24W is not available because they get too hot. I guess there's something to be said for the engineering of the ATI units considering they can keep a 10 lamp US unit cool enough.
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11/01/2007, 09:39 AM
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11/01/2007, 09:42 AM
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11/01/2007, 02:16 PM
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hey grim, can i run 36" bulbs with an icecap 660? running 48" now but thinking of getting a smaller tank. thanks.
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11/01/2007, 02:16 PM
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hey grim, can i run 36" bulbs with an icecap 660? running 48" now but thinking of getting a smaller tank. thanks.
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11/01/2007, 02:16 PM
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hey grim, can i run 36" bulbs with an icecap 660? running 48" now but thinking of getting a smaller tank. thanks.
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11/01/2007, 02:19 PM
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sorry for the triple post i didnt think it was working lol
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11/01/2007, 07:57 PM
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Question here
I just came into poession of a coral life T5 fixture. It has two 18w 24" T5's in it. One 10,000k and one Actinic (  ) Does anyone know where I can find things like Fiji Purple, Blue Plus, UVL, etc bulbs in 18w sizes? Or is it possible to run two 24w bulbs? Or one of the 18w that came with it (the 10,000) and a 24w (hopefully fiji purple) ? Thanks for the help
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11/02/2007, 07:58 PM
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11/02/2007, 08:00 PM
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