Solatube's 1st Aquarium Show Booth

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Making the rounds at Reef-A-Palooza I did a bit of a double-take when I noticed this Solatube booth. Solatube got a booth to learn more about aquariums and their light requirements - it was their first aquarium show! I would love to see Solatube make tubes and lens specially for aquariums. I think it speaks volumes that Solatube wants to learn about aquariums first. What a concept. This could lead to great things ahead.

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    When Greg Schumann, the Events Manager from Solatube, told me I actually had a bit of a part in Solatube being at the show I was reeling.

    As luck would have it, Greg had actually seen my post over the summer about their display at the OC Fair and showed me some of the pictures I posted on his iPhone. Wow. That threw me a bit.

    I hope he sees this too and I can hammer him home on the aquarium Solatubes. I'd love to be part of that. Let's make it happen!

    matt



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  2. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    that'd be a whole lot cheaper than two 400w MH bulbs... sign me up!
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Alright! That's awesome. It would be great if they made some stuff specific for aquariums. A filter to cut out some red and yellow light would be perfect!
     
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    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    A fellow in the local reef club uses 4 solatubes over his tank and the growth is incredible. He does accent the solatube light with actinic T5's though.
     
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  5. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    this is outstanding..!! If any one does have something going like this already.. Is a deff thread for DIY or even show off your tank...
     
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  8. Matt Rogers

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    SWEET. Please keep me posted on this and I look forward to throwing your build on the homepage!
     
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    I'll have to see what they say about my questions/concerns first. ;) This could be an option for me.
     
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