new solaris pics

[LarryW]

No water yet, but I have been playing with the settings on the unit. I had to set the Day White and Blue LED's to 80 for now, until they get me new power supplies. Long story.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/ld0gg/120_Oceanic/DSC02403.jpg

Day Blue and Day White @ 0. Lunar White and Blue @ 10
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/ld0gg/120_Oceanic/DSC02405.jpg

Day Blue @ 100, Day White @ 0 Really Blue
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/ld0gg/120_Oceanic/DSC02406.jpg

Day Blue @ 0, Day White @ 100 Really Yellow
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/ld0gg/120_Oceanic/DSC02407.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/ld0gg/120_Oceanic/DSC02402.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/ld0gg/120_Oceanic/DSC02399.jpg

[Caleb Kruse]

Wow, I cant wait to see that set up! What are the dimensions of the tank?

[LarryW]

Thanks,
It's 4x2x2 with a 36x18x16 sump/fuge

[GreenPuffers]

Wow, that looks really nice!! I like it.

[racer69]

Larry, we can't take to many more empty tank shots.....Lets get some livestock in there.lol What is the time frame for water and rock?

[LarryW]

probably 2 months out. I am almost ready to plumb the system. right now I am trying not to cause the budget to go nuclear. :D so I have been buying equipment here and there.

[Rocmtnreef]

Love the mutiple settings option, I've heard these where adjustable but wow! Havin Fun yet?

[reefkoi]

I say kick the budget into warp speed, if you need any help spending your money I'm here for you.
Christoph

[bigsittingrock]

Do those lights ever need replaced? If so how often?

[LarryW]

they have a 2 year warranty, but the original 250w unit has only been out a year. the LED banks can be replaced over time, but since no one has had one from two years, I don't know what the cost is or how long they last beyond 2 years.

[Deuce67]

Hopefully you are still game on bringing in your Solaris to the meet. Love to see the features in this!

[LarryW]

yeah I will bring it along, just as long as I can take it back home :D

[Rocmtnreef]

Can't wait to see this baby up close and personal. Thanks Larry!

[murfman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10150208#post10150208 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LarryW
yeah I will bring it along, just as long as I can take it back home :D

You might want to transport it in an armored car and have security while you have it out. :D

[Rocmtnreef]

I thought that the light was being auctioned off, I already bought all the tickets though so..........

[LarryW]

I am ordering my vortech, and return pump this week. Then I can plumb the system. I am putting in the sink in the laundry room this week too, and getting it plumbed. Then on to the RODI which is sitting in the cabinet, and then I can water test. So actually in about a month or so I should have water. I check Reefer Rocks on saturday, but it appears they are done for now. Apparently the guy got hurt, and they aren't shipping any rock anymore for now.... :( so I now plan on buying 50# of Fiji base, and 25# of Tonga Shelf. I am planning on aquascaping with that, and then adding some LR to the fuge to help the cycle get started. I want to build the structures first, then set them in the tank, then adjust as needed. I plan on drilling some holes in the rock for plugs and rods as well.