huskysglare1
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Reefbum, you said you tried the 250w radium, but then switch back to the 400w radium? why is that? was the growth on the 250w not as good as the 400w?
Full Tank Progression Shots
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huskysglare1
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I am in the market for a new ballast/reflector for 400w. do you have any recommendation? i am thinking of lumatek ballast and lumenbright reflector.
ReefBum
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Thanks Rob! You can find all of that in this article.....
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-03/totm/index.php
as well as my website: http://www.reefbum.com
It would depend on the type of bulb you want to use. I love the Radiums on HQI ballasts but you can't find them anymore in the 400W version. I have heard good things about Lumateks.
Thanks again! Yeah...the current TOTM is getting a nice ride!!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15419814#post15419814 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CeeGee
What a sweet tank!
The two angels are outstanding!
Really well done. I see a TOTM coming your way if your tank is still around in 2045 when they get back to giving the award out
Thanks! I did not QT any of the angels and I have never done it with any of my fish over the years. Knock on wood, but I have had some pretty good success with fish.
ReefBum
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ok.....here is a YouTube video of the tank. The quality is not great since I used my iPhone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5MGN5Cq4qg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5MGN5Cq4qg
Ty1e
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Re: Full Tank Progression Shots
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sweet progress reefbum and amazing tank.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15386211#post15386211 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefBum
I have been collecting some full tank shots since I started my reef back in April 2007 so I thought I would share. Enjoy!!!
April 16, 2007
June 19, 2007
August 6, 2007
October 13, 2007
December 23, 2007
April 20, 2008
:beer: :beer: :dance: :beer:
sweet progress reefbum and amazing tank.
Simply amazing! Your coral's growth and coloration puts a lot of very proud reefers to shame!
In your reefkeeping TOTM write up, you kind of glazed over your power back up, just saying that it was some marine deep cycle batteries. What exactly is the setup? A couple batteries in series with a power inverter/charger like the one made by Tripplite? Are they just powering the Tunzes? How much time do you have on backup power?
In your reefkeeping TOTM write up, you kind of glazed over your power back up, just saying that it was some marine deep cycle batteries. What exactly is the setup? A couple batteries in series with a power inverter/charger like the one made by Tripplite? Are they just powering the Tunzes? How much time do you have on backup power?
reefsahoy
I can see thru you!
does the pink birdsnest look pink with the radiums? i'm not sure if it's because of the pic's or if it actually lost the pink colors due to the atinics? It does look alot more pink with the 14k's. right now i'm using 12.5k giesseman lamps and it's alittle too yellow for me and thinking of going to 14k's, however if you think the pinks are nice with the radium 20k.....then maybe... i don't know!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15407598#post15407598 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefBum
Thanks again!
I believe that is when I switched from 400W 10k bulbs on HQI ballasts plus 8 39W full spectrum T5s to 250W 14k bulbs on HQI ballasts and mixed in some actinic T5s. I eventually switched to the 400W Radiums since I love the colors and growth they produce. No worries about knocking me.....this is all personal preference. Some folks love 10ks while other are fans of 14k or 20ks. I personally felt the 10ks and even the 14ks to a degree had a bit too much white and yellow for my taste. The 20s really make things pop for me so that is what I like.
I should also mention that the photo progression makes the last 2 pictures look more blue since they are next to the photos with the whiter light. I don't think it looks as blue when you view the picture by itself or when you see it in person.
Rocketboy52
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Reef bum,
Its really interesting to see how "full" the tank becomes over time with success. I'm in the middle of trying to aquascape my first "bigger" tank (90 Gallons) and I"m trying to decide how much rock to put in it. After looking at your picture I'm thinking about pulling some of the rock out ( I just set the tank up last week so now is a good time to juggle the aquascape) and wanted to know what you think. My build thread is here:
Rocketboy52 90 Gallon DIY build thread
Its really interesting to see how "full" the tank becomes over time with success. I'm in the middle of trying to aquascape my first "bigger" tank (90 Gallons) and I"m trying to decide how much rock to put in it. After looking at your picture I'm thinking about pulling some of the rock out ( I just set the tank up last week so now is a good time to juggle the aquascape) and wanted to know what you think. My build thread is here:
Rocketboy52 90 Gallon DIY build thread
ReefBum
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Many thanks again everybody!
Yes...but I ran 250W 14ks vs. 400W 20ks so the PAR was greater on the 20ks.
I think you may be confusing my tank with another one. I actually have a full house back up generator so I am able to sleep well at night
Yeah....certainly looks pink in person and I have always been a huge fan of the Radiums.
Wow! Great build thread. I'm lovin' that attention to detail. As for your rock, I think it looks pretty good to me....less is certainly better in my eyes so I think you have the right idea.
Rogger Castells
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Reefsahoy, Did you switch from t5's to MH?
huskysglare1
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how's the video coming reefbum?
