Ed Reef's '295-gallon Peninsular ZEOVit SPS tank'

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13146579#post13146579 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thirschmann
cool choice BTW, I'm looking forward to seeing how you like it as I have been looking at the ATI T5's as well.

Best of luck on your new choice.

Thanks thirschmann - I'm pretty excited about the lights Will keep everyone posted on how well it does for me

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13146911#post13146911 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekovalsky
I have three Lumenmax 3 with 250w Phoenix 14k bulbs plus 4 x 80w T5s on an Icecap 660 in a DIY aluminum angle frame, suspended by a bicycle lift. Not the most elegant combination, but it works and was inexpensive. Total watts = 1150w included the overdriven T5s. I may rebuild with 400w pendants, probably Lumenbright, which I would have positioned higher. Even with 20k bulbs I would be able to move the fixture higher and have more even light intensity down to the sand bed. I feel the gradient with the 250w is a bit harsh, requiring careful placement of corals.

I definitely would not worry about T5s penetrating to the bottom. Acting as a line source, they actually seem to penetrate water better than point source lights like MH. But of course they don't shimmer.

If you go with MH pendants, you may want to consider VHOs instead of T5s. They have an internal reflector which, while not as effective, makes them take up less space. And the UVL Actinic VHO bulb is incomparable -- I'm actually thinking about switching my fluorescent supplementation from T5 to VHO.

Thanks ekovalsky - agree I think in terms of par, i will not me loosing out much with today's T-5 tubes and reflector. Only thing is the shimmer and if I really missed it, it's east to retro fit some LED or 2 MH spots above my canopy

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13147025#post13147025 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lunabud74
Ed, I might have missed it in your posts, but how is the Majestic Angel doing?

Well, I lost the previous one who has been with me for about 8 months to Ich but I got a new Juv recently and is now sitting in quarantine for 3 weeks already and eating like a pig

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13148725#post13148725 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
awesome..

Thanks Nick - now hopefully my luck will get better from now onwards :rollface:

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13149547#post13149547 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanBrucks
interesting that changing the lights seems related to the algae bloom. Maybe the spectrum of the new(old? ) lights is more favorable to the algae?

I'm not sure what it is at this moment but you could be right!! Also in my previous light, it's like having a few hundred spot lights shinning down your tank so it's very precise with less spill over lights so that could also be one of the reason. :eek2:

 

[skey44]

you'll be happy with the ati lights.

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13149590#post13149590 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Thanks Nick - now hopefully my luck will get better from now onwards :rollface:

of course it will, you made a good decision i love the powermodule.

 

[SuperR*]

Good light choice Ed. Looks like more people are going with all T5 lighting now

 

[Oldtimer]

Where can the ATI fixtures be purchased? I only see them on Reefgeek's site, but I see nothing mentioned about the dimmable ballast option. I also want to use the dimming feature on my Profilux regardless of whether or not I decide to do ATI T5 or MH + T5 combo.

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13151111#post13151111 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperR
Good light choice Ed. Looks like more people are going with all T5 lighting now

Thanks SuperR - yeah, T-5 are getting Super reviews....

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13152343#post13152343 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Oldtimer
Where can the ATI fixtures be purchased? I only see them on Reefgeek's site, but I see nothing mentioned about the dimmable ballast option. I also want to use the dimming feature on my Profilux regardless of whether or not I decide to do ATI T5 or MH + T5 combo.

Not sure about US as I think only Reefgeek's carries them. As for this part of the world, we have a distributor in Singapore and another in HK.

There is a dimmable version... check out their website for more info

http://www.atiaquaristik.com/index.php?start_english

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13150245#post13150245 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skey44
you'll be happy with the ati lights.

Thanks skey44

 

[Oldtimer]

Thanks Ed. ATI's website appears to be down at the moment. I'll check again later.

 

[Ed Reef]

GOOD BYE SOLARIS…..sniff…sniff

GOOD BYE SOLARIS…..sniff…sniff

Packed my Solaris in it’s original box and getting ready to shipped back to the US.

Must admit a little sad seeing the lights go :sad2: but A MAN HAVE TO DO WHAT A MAN HAVE TO DO :dance:

 

[melev]

Are you getting a full refund?

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13164927#post13164927 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Are you getting a full refund?

I got a fair deal, which I'm incline to say more but I do want to say my distributor have been great throughout this unfortunate experience

 

[edandsandy]

Sorry to hear all the bad luck luck with the Solaris, but I do think you will enjoy your ATI, that is the unit we will be purchasing for our upgrade.

 

[GSMguy]

I have a feeling Ed is being a much bigger man than most would be about this light situation, many would be quick to talk badly about PFO but Ed has been restrained.

hopefully soon we can get back to enjoying pictures of his aquarium and fish.

 

[kar93]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13166382#post13166382 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
I have a feeling Ed is being a much bigger man than most would be about this light situation, many would be quick to talk badly about PFO but Ed has been restrained.

hopefully soon we can get back to enjoying pictures of his aquarium and fish.

I agree, I know how I'd be about the situation but it helps when the distributor is being as equally fair.

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13166239#post13166239 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by edandsandy
Sorry to hear all the bad luck luck with the Solaris, but I do think you will enjoy your ATI, that is the unit we will be purchasing for our upgrade.

So, you eventually went with T-5 as well?? Thought you were going the LED route?? AI sound like a great LED fixture so far but I guess time will tell...