Pfo solaris is it worth it?

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  1. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    does n e one run the pfo solaris system? is it worth the $1200? does it really support the growth of lps and sps corals?
     
    REDMANS CUBE, Sep 4, 2008
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  2. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    wait until the technology becomes proven.
    Till then stick with a cheaper and more used lighting source such as T5
     
    aquaboy, Sep 4, 2008
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I have a friend that has one. He is in negotiations now with PFO to find him a solution that will end his Solaris nightmare

    But I understand that the units that are being made now. Are being made in the USA again and they are a lot more reliable

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Sep 4, 2008
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  4. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    ya i heard the early units had some problems but i havent heard what. the new units i think are coming out this month. the i series?
     
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  5. reefer Dave

    reefer Dave Astrea Snail

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    8 week waiting list for the new I models up here in Canada!

    48 inch one costs around $2,800.
     
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  6. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    that is INSANE! :eek: you lighting guru's can't come up with a less expensive model? I'll test it for ya!;) with all the brains on this forum, you'd think one of you guys or gals could!!! LED's, they've been out for years, why the price?
     
    cuttingras, Sep 7, 2008
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