cshutchinson
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Very nice, following along now. I am just behind you on the Zeovit schedule! Great work!
150gal Zeo
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johnteatro
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Thanks, so you too use the same dosing schedule ? what a coincidence :dance:
Thanks John, that's the exact same bulb configuration I'm using now 
(1/2 Blue - 1/2 BlueSpec) I'm also thinking of using some KZ Fiji or ATI PP. I'll let you know what my experiences are when I decide to use them.
The Zebrasoma's really complete the tank. A suggestion for a green coral; maybe a green slimer will look nice on the center island left to the pink Prostrata
Leonardo
(1/2 Blue - 1/2 BlueSpec) I'm also thinking of using some KZ Fiji or ATI PP. I'll let you know what my experiences are when I decide to use them. The Zebrasoma's really complete the tank. A suggestion for a green coral; maybe a green slimer will look nice on the center island left to the pink Prostrata
Leonardo
johnteatro
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Thanks Guys :bounce2:
Thanks John, that's the exact same bulb configuration I'm using now
The Zebrasoma's really complete the tank. A suggestion for a green coral; maybe a green slimer will look nice on the center island left to the pink Prostrata
Leonardo
Well, who ever changes out the tubes first let the other guy know, LOL.
I am thinking to change mine the first week of Oct.
The tangs have settled in, and cruise the tank in a pack a 5, with the other two shortly to follow. All are eating new life Spec with sea veggies for a snack.
I do have a few frags of my old green slimers, tucked away in the back of the tank, but I was thinking if I can find one, a green millipora.
But that could change once I go to the LFS and they have a shippment in,
:lolspin:
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johnteatro
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SO i am looking for some ideas for the lighting of my frag area.
Its on the left hand side of the pictures, and the area is 18 x 20 x 8in water depth.
I was first thinking t5s, but then thought about a 150wt mh. then
I seen those vipers 70wt but wasnt sure if they would be worth it or not.
LED did come to mind as well, LOL. pretty much any kind of light came to mind, but i cant nail anything down.
any ideas ???????
Its on the left hand side of the pictures, and the area is 18 x 20 x 8in water depth.
I was first thinking t5s, but then thought about a 150wt mh. then
I seen those vipers 70wt but wasnt sure if they would be worth it or not.
LED did come to mind as well, LOL. pretty much any kind of light came to mind, but i cant nail anything down.
any ideas ???????
rsuplido
Member
Looks great! I'm wondering why you didn't go the LED route (like aqua illumination)? Changing 10 bulbs every 3 months (about $1K/year) is quite expensive. Spending about $3K on led which has a life of about 10 years is much cheaper.
Some math:
ATI 10 T5 fixture: $1300
Cost of T5 bulbs / yr replaced every 3 months: (10pcs x $25 x 4 quarters) $1000
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $11300
Aquatic Illumination 6-module: $3300
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $3300
Savings: $8000 (or $800/yr -- think more corals and fishes
)
Some math:
ATI 10 T5 fixture: $1300
Cost of T5 bulbs / yr replaced every 3 months: (10pcs x $25 x 4 quarters) $1000
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $11300
Aquatic Illumination 6-module: $3300
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $3300
Savings: $8000 (or $800/yr -- think more corals and fishes
)
johnteatro
New member
Thanks for the reply, I am thinking a four tube 24wt, should do the trick
Thanks Adddo :beer:
Looks great! I'm wondering why you didn't go the LED route (like aqua illumination)? Changing 10 bulbs every 3 months (about $1K/year) is quite expensive. Spending about $3K on led which has a life of about 10 years is much cheaper.
Some math:
ATI 10 T5 fixture: $1300
Cost of T5 bulbs / yr replaced every 3 months: (10pcs x $25 x 4 quarters) $1000
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $11300
Aquatic Illumination 6-module: $3300
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $3300
Savings: $8000 (or $800/yr -- think more corals and fishes
Thanks for the info, I had went over this a few times in my head and on paper when buying new blubs :hmm3:
, I must say that this was on my previous system, and not my current one.
The new system will be changed out every 6-8 months.
johnteatro
New member
Also here is a new addition I picked up recently, it also has a pink hystrix growing on the side. :celeb1:
dvanacker
DID I SOUNDS SMRT??
Looks great! I'm wondering why you didn't go the LED route (like aqua illumination)? Changing 10 bulbs every 3 months (about $1K/year) is quite expensive. Spending about $3K on led which has a life of about 10 years is much cheaper.
Some math:
ATI 10 T5 fixture: $1300
Cost of T5 bulbs / yr replaced every 3 months: (10pcs x $25 x 4 quarters) $1000
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $11300
Aquatic Illumination 6-module: $3300
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $3300
Savings: $8000 (or $800/yr -- think more corals and fishes
Who changes T5bulbs every 3 months? Is that normal?
rsuplido
Member
I used 3 months as john mentioned that he changes the bulbs every 3 months earlier in the thread.
Ok just to update based on changing the T5 bulbs every 6 months:
ATI 10 T5 fixture: $1300
Cost of T5 bulbs / yr replaced every 6 months: (10pcs x $25 x 2/year) $500
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $6300
Aquatic Illumination 6-module: $3300
Total cost for 10 years (not including electricity): $3300
Savings: $3000 (or $300/yr)
rogerwilco357
Active member
love that teal stag. nice colors congrats
johnteatro
New member
No, it definitely wasnt the norm. The tubes were changed 4 times that year.
yeah, I have a few threads going eh. Haha.
I am pretty pleased with the results of the tubes thus far, so I cant wait to try out a purple in the mix.
thanks for that updated info.
Thanks Roger
johnteatro
New member
Hey everyone, abit of an update. so I have been busy with the tank the last few days.
I did something that I thought I would never do, i got a CLAM, me and clams dont have the best relationship, so when one came avaible through another reefer who was living in the same building as me, I thought to give it a try.
Its mounted up high on a rock and off the sand bed in hopes that SPS will kinda crowd it as they both grow, well see what happens
afews other made the tank this past weekend as well.
monitipora nodosa
green caulastrea
kinda blue green millepora, its still to new to tell which way it will go
crayloa tabletop, which I think is going to go staight green, which would be cool. I have pics, and that one too is dark, but give it two weeks in zeo and well see.
tested the p04 tonight and its down to zero, which I am very pleased as the new tangs have been getting fed everytime I pass the tank.
Kh dosing is 25g and 34g per night.
Ca is a steady go between 42g and 28g per morning.
I am still doing it manually.
ok pictures.
you can kinda see half the clam in this one, as well the nodosa and the cauly
check the clown under the table.
heres the new table, really green from top down.
I took some advice from Leonardo and trying out a green stag frag.
zero.
and a romantic moon lite KH dose.
I did something that I thought I would never do, i got a CLAM, me and clams dont have the best relationship, so when one came avaible through another reefer who was living in the same building as me, I thought to give it a try.
Its mounted up high on a rock and off the sand bed in hopes that SPS will kinda crowd it as they both grow, well see what happens
afews other made the tank this past weekend as well.
monitipora nodosa
green caulastrea
kinda blue green millepora, its still to new to tell which way it will go
crayloa tabletop, which I think is going to go staight green, which would be cool. I have pics, and that one too is dark, but give it two weeks in zeo and well see.
tested the p04 tonight and its down to zero, which I am very pleased as the new tangs have been getting fed everytime I pass the tank.
Kh dosing is 25g and 34g per night.
Ca is a steady go between 42g and 28g per morning.
I am still doing it manually.
ok pictures.
you can kinda see half the clam in this one, as well the nodosa and the cauly
check the clown under the table.
heres the new table, really green from top down.
I took some advice from Leonardo and trying out a green stag frag.
zero.
and a romantic moon lite KH dose.
Bigjoe2531
Premium Member
Do you dose Zeo directly into your display? or just the Kh? Your dedication to this system is truly evident...stunning colors and so clean. Congrats...I hope to be as successfull someday. -Joe B.
johnteatro
New member
hey BigJoe, thanks.
Some elements i dose into the sump others I dose with my KH into the display.
here are a few pics, including the last two of my newly purchased ORA red planet, its soooo hot.
