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htfn
11-14-2014, 08:59 PM
My two AI Sol Blue power supplies (black box) has busted same time yesterday. I probably order online and takes week or more. How long my mixed reef (SPS, LPS and Fishes) tank is OK without light? I don't have an extra lights. Please give me some advice.
Thanks

Slyguy00
11-14-2014, 09:13 PM
They should be OK for a few days but I'd recommend getting a temporary light until you get what you want. They won't be happy about no light.

htfn
11-14-2014, 11:57 PM
Thanks. Does anyone have a spare lights to borrow for 48?

Tn23
11-15-2014, 12:05 AM
I had no lights for 3-4 days and my sps and lps did better then when I had light. They should be ok for a week. But any longer your corals might suffer abit

mohammadali
11-15-2014, 01:54 AM
hey i have 4x10w hybrid LED its DIY you can use it when u get a light you can bring it back to me :) im by surrey central area

camaro7019
11-15-2014, 03:56 AM
I have 2 power supplys you can borrow for your ai sol's

iceman86
11-15-2014, 04:16 AM
Ive had no light except the daylight inside the house for 7 days and nothing died. Sps just lost colour. I woulnt recomend it but it wont kill anything.

htfn
11-15-2014, 06:29 AM
Ive had no light except the daylight inside the house for 7 days and nothing died. Sps just lost colour. I woulnt recomend it but it wont kill anything.

That makes me better. Thanks.

htfn
11-15-2014, 08:19 AM
hey i have 4x10w hybrid LED its DIY you can use it when u get a light you can bring it back to me :) im by surrey central area

Sorry I skipp yours. Thanks for your offer but I'll try to get near Richmond area. Central Surrey is little bit far for me due to my kids event on weekend.

Myka
11-16-2014, 08:11 PM
You could get these power supplies locally. They are common. They you do not have to worry about the corals suffering.

camaro7019
11-16-2014, 08:21 PM
I have one for sale. Brand new. Never used. Kept for a spare

htfn
11-16-2014, 09:09 PM
You could get these power supplies locally. They are common. They you do not have to worry about the corals suffering.

I've tried several electrical store in local but nobody have 36V one. One of the guy at store said 36V and 2.5A is not usual. I've already order online. Thanks

htfn
11-16-2014, 09:10 PM
I have one for sale. Brand new. Never used. Kept for a spare

PMed
I've already ordered.
Thanks

htfn
11-16-2014, 09:12 PM
I'm using white light bulb as temporary and so far it seems ok.

hillegom
11-16-2014, 09:17 PM
If you go to home depot, you could replace your white light bulbs with daylight cfl bulbs. They are 6500K and would do better than just white. Cheap too!

htfn
11-16-2014, 09:53 PM
If you go to home depot, you could replace your white light bulbs with daylight cfl bulbs. They are 6500K and would do better than just white. Cheap too!

Thanks. That's what I'm using it.