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[saltyseaman]

Here's an update of Ralph's new lighting setup. Looks GREAT Ralph!!!

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[saltyseaman]

Definatley a WHOLE lot Brighter

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[saltyseaman]

And one from the side. Looks like you have some nice stuff there Ralph!!

<img src=http://reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=2131691>

 

[Ralphyhp]

10k and 20k's.

10k and 20k's.

Zak i appreciate that you post the pics for me. You are absolutly right, the tank looks a lot brighter. Can you tell me how long i have to wait to the Ushios 10k D/E and S/E and the Coralvue S/E 20k for break in. Are they more brighter, more whiter or bluer after break in. Now i have the problem of heat on the tank, my chiller are working more long to chill out the tank. I have four fans and maybe this weekend i add another one. Zak pm me your frags prices and wich ones you have ready for shipp. Im interested in some Montiporas Capricornis, i dont have any of those, are your available frags the ones you email me from your gallery. Im going to be honest with you, i have to wait few months to buy you some frags, but anyway let me know your prices and maybe i can do an exception. I accept that i am reef addict, i always thinking what i need for the tank and i noticed that i always need something. Please help . Have a nice day and Mery Christmas.

 

[cecilturtle]

Ralph,

Are the VHO's still on? You can drop them. With that length of tank you would of either had to go with 3-400's 20K, 3-250 10K and VHO actinics or what you did. Since you already had 4 MH's that was your best way out. I ran just 20K XDE bulbs and I was not happy with them.

From what I have read, the CV's burn whiter. IMO you need the 2 (the 2nd and 4th bulb) to burn bluer. Like a Radium. To me, the XDE was dim. I am not familiar with the 250 Radium but in this case with your 10Ks the dimmer and bluer 2 should help. Leave the VHO's for maintainance.

BTW, your tank looks nice.

 

[saltyseaman]

I'm not sure if the Ushio's burn whiter or bluer after they burn in. Typically they say wait 100 hours for the full effect. This thread has some good pics of the Ushio in it, but it's the SE version

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254667

It also has pics of the Coralvue 20K. Do a search, you are bound to find something.

 

[trueblackpercula]

Ralphyhp
how did you get the palamta? Also I would love to see some updated pictures.
Michael

 

[PUGroyale]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7709233#post7709233 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trueblackpercula
Ralphyhp
how did you get the palamta?

He's from Puerto Rico...

 

[trueblackpercula]

I know I was just there this week and just came back yesterday and saw some incredible elk horns when I was there vert close to shore. I must say that they are huge and are very nice looking. I also was shown a nice tank when I was there that had nothing but local corals in it. I was promissed a frag of this coral and was looking to find out its requirments. In any case it sure is a rare coral in the hobby as i can't find anyone with it except him.
Michael