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

[melev]

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13202942#post13202942 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev

For those who is reading this "I LOVE CHINA" - go China...go China !!







A MAN GOT TO DO WHAT A MAN GOT TO DO TO SURVIVED !!

 

[melev]

Hey, saltwater is international. Fish & corals know no borders.

 

[GSMguy]

ITs ok Ed we all know your in the CIA.





oh, just to make sure the computers find this post.

DEA, ATF, DHS, NSA, Area 51, Barbara streisand.

 

[skey44]

my new ati 4 bulb came in today!!! now 6+4=10

 

[just dave]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13203056#post13203056 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
ITs ok Ed we all know your in the CIA.

Just inferring that has probably caused Ed to be sent to a labor "project" building a dam or a power plant some place in Manchuria.

 

[ReefingBuddha]

yes but with his credentials he'll probably be managing the place.

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13203056#post13203056 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Barbara streisand.

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13203408#post13203408 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by just dave
Just inferring that has probably caused Ed to be sent to a labor "project" building a dam or a power plant some place in Manchuria.

Will be the 1st Salt water reef Power Plant???

Mmmm...wondering what sort of lighting I would need for this project...

hahahaaa...:lol:

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13203247#post13203247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skey44
my new ati 4 bulb came in today!!! now 6+4=10

You know what we need....PICTURES !!

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13203440#post13203440 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thirschmann
yes but with his credentials he'll probably be managing the place.

At least labour will not be an issue

 

[Ed Reef]

T-5 COMBINATION?

T-5 COMBINATION?

OK, need to change the topic for a while (strategy to confuse them )

T-5 COMBINATION?

Any suggestions?? Based on my researched and advice from experience T-5 users, I come out with the following options:

Option 1 (front to back)
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special
Giesemann Pure Actinic
ATI Pro Color
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus +
KZ Fiji Purple
Giesemann Pure Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus +

Should give me a 14K look I think, and a balance of good growth??

Option 2 (front to back)
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special

Not sure if this option will be too blue (I think this is an 20K look??) but IWAN seem to have great results with this combination??

Option 3 (front to back)
ATI Blue Plus+
ATI Aquablue Special
Giesemann Pure Actinic
ATI Pro Color
ATI Aquablue Special
Giesemann Midday
KZ Fiji Purple
Giesemann Pure Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus +

For an overall 10-12K look. Basically almost the same as Option 1 but with a 6000k tube at the middle to balance the overall spectrum for growth and color

Summary:

So far, I like Option 1 the best for the initial first year and once the growth is there I might change to Option 2

But since my fixture will not be here any time soon, there is plenty of time to change my mind!!


Additional info on T-5 to share for those who are interested:
ATi:
- Sun Pro - daylight - 6000K
- Aquablue Special - blue/daylight - 12000K
- Blue Plus - blue/actinic - 20000K - 450n
- Actinic Blue - actinic - 420n

GE:
- Daylight - 6500K

Giesemann: PowerChrome:
- Midday Sun - 6000K
- Aqua Blue Plus - 60%Blue/40%Daylight - 11000K
- Actinic Plus - actinic/blue - 450n
- Pure Actinic - actinic - 420n

UV Lighting:
- AquaSun - daylight - 10000K
- Actinic White - 50%daylight/50%actinc - 12000K
- Super Actinic - actinic

Additional Notes and Observations copy from other forum:
- T5 Bulbs MUST uses a reflector per bulb for optimum operation. In addition, weekly cleaning of bulbs/reflectors is necessary if water splash occurs.
- When upgrading to T5, ALWAYS acclimate corals over a minimum of 1 week to prevent bleaching. Iodine supplements also help.
- ATi bulbs seem to light end-to-end better. Where as Giesemann leave about a 1.5” of black at both ends.
- Replace bulbs every 18 â€"œ 24 months if using standard ballast
- If using Ice Cap ballast, replace bulbs every 12 â€"œ 18 months
- Using Ice Cap ballast will over drive the bulbs producing more usable light.
- Significant reduction in heat (normal operation) over VHO lighting while producing higher PAR ratings.
- T5’s produce more PAR/sq in. than halides.
- Switching from halide to T5, corals might need to be moved around if they were use to a shade spot that is now lit up.
- For SPS tanks use more of the blue/actinic bulbs vs. straight actinic. For example, 4 bulb combo â€"œ 2 x Aquablue Special, 1 x Actinic Blue, 1 x Sun Pro
- For Soft /LPS tanks use more straight actinic. For example, 4 bulb combo â€"œ 2 x Aquablue Special, 2 x Actinic Blue. Swap a daylight bulb for one of the Aquablue Specials if you don’t like a lot of blue color.
- Tank depth vs. Number of Bulbs â€"œ 4 to 6 bulb fixture up to 18” depth, 6 to 8 bulb fixture 18 â€"œ 24” depth. A basic guideline is 1 tube for every 2.5” of depth for SPS and 1 tube for every 3” of depth for LPS/ Softies
- Suggestions about purchasing â€"œ If doing retro kit, go with IC ballast and reflectors.

 

[BigJay]

I would PM "The Grim Reefer" or make a post here:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13205769#post13205769

That is where all of the T5 experts are, and if you tell them what you want they can help the best with bulb choices and how to acclimate your corals to the new light.

I am looking forward to your new tank pics under T5 lighting.

 

[edandsandy]

I agree with BigJay, that is a great forum.
The Grim Reefer helped alot of people here at RC.

 

[SuperR*]

Too many choices with T5's! What to do...

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13205805#post13205805 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BigJay
I would PM "The Grim Reefer" or make a post here:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13205769#post13205769

That is where all of the T5 experts are, and if you tell them what you want they can help the best with bulb choices and how to acclimate your corals to the new light.

I am looking forward to your new tank pics under T5 lighting.

I posted in Grim's forum and his advice is Option 3

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13208952#post13208952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by edandsandy
I agree with BigJay, that is a great forum.
The Grim Reefer helped alot of people here at RC.

Agree....Grim reefer is great help for T-5 selections :rollface:

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13209521#post13209521 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperR
Too many choices with T5's! What to do...

That's the beauty of T-5 - the choices of colors and combinations

 

[Ed Reef]

Unhappy MAJESTIC DIDN’T MAKE IT….

Unhappy MAJESTIC DIDN’T MAKE IT….

My Majestic didn’t make it….was eating well and all but all of a sudden loss his appetite the last 2 days and yesterday there was some sort of parasite on his skin and tonight back from work, he was already suck into the side of the pump.

Could be the temperature of the water too as the quarantine tank is not hook up to my chiller and this few days the temperature been hitting between 37-39 degree Celsius.

 

[ReefingBuddha]

That's pretty warm!

Poor little guy, sorry to hear about your loss. Would a fan or two help keep the temp down at all?