Icewing726
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I started typing the story and realized it was going to be a word wall. Here's the bullet version:
Tank: 150 gallon, 5ftx2ftx2ft
Residents: Zoas, Green Star Polyps, Mushrooms, and the fish
Current Lighting: 2 Marine Orbit Pro IC on a controller
-These advertise about 100 par at depth but I only run the white at about 20% and I have a screen. Plus my zoas are fighting a losing battle.
-Just bought 2 kessil 360Ws Tuna Blue from a friend with a controller
-I want to use these with the Current USA's.
-Current USA's are mounted at 8-14 inches from the back of the tank.
Starter Question:
-Do you think this setup will up my PAR enough for an Anemone?
Options:
1) Slide one light bar back and set the Kessils on top so that the bulb is unobstructed.
Pros:
-No Additional mount needed for the Kessils.
-I can still use the effects that are programmed into the current usa's.
Cons:
-Might get too hot touching the light bars.
Questions:
-Would the direct contact get too hot?
-Assuming the light spread is such that it covers the upper screen on the tank, will I lose out on PAR by blocking the sides of the glass lens? (This occurs because it sits on the light bars)
2) Suspend the kessil between and below the light bars.
Pros:
-This wouldn't be too hard to mount
-Places the kessil closer to the water
Cons:
-Fan intake would be blocked.
-Some leds on the light bar would be blocked.
-Would likely affect the effects produced by light bars.
Questions:
-Should I be concerned about keeping the fan intake clear? (Not sure how much it relies on that thing)
3) Mount the kessil in front of or behind the light bar and slightly angle it to aim it towards the center of the tank.
Pros:
-I can still use the effects that are programmed into the current usa's.
-Would likely require its own mount taking weight off the 3 support arms for the current USA's.
-No obstruction of the lens whatsoever
Cons:
-Not sure if angling it messes up the PAR in any meaningful way.
-Have to buy a mount.
-Unsure of how this messes with the coverage.
Questions:
- Does angling it cause an issue?
- Should I be concerned about two Kessils being added to the Current Usa's support arms?
Final Notes:
-I have two rock clusters that these will be stationed over with a 3rd plateau in between both.
Please let me know your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks Guys!
Tank: 150 gallon, 5ftx2ftx2ft
Residents: Zoas, Green Star Polyps, Mushrooms, and the fish
Current Lighting: 2 Marine Orbit Pro IC on a controller
-These advertise about 100 par at depth but I only run the white at about 20% and I have a screen. Plus my zoas are fighting a losing battle.
-Just bought 2 kessil 360Ws Tuna Blue from a friend with a controller
-I want to use these with the Current USA's.
-Current USA's are mounted at 8-14 inches from the back of the tank.
Starter Question:
-Do you think this setup will up my PAR enough for an Anemone?
Options:
1) Slide one light bar back and set the Kessils on top so that the bulb is unobstructed.
Pros:
-No Additional mount needed for the Kessils.
-I can still use the effects that are programmed into the current usa's.
Cons:
-Might get too hot touching the light bars.
Questions:
-Would the direct contact get too hot?
-Assuming the light spread is such that it covers the upper screen on the tank, will I lose out on PAR by blocking the sides of the glass lens? (This occurs because it sits on the light bars)
2) Suspend the kessil between and below the light bars.
Pros:
-This wouldn't be too hard to mount
-Places the kessil closer to the water
Cons:
-Fan intake would be blocked.
-Some leds on the light bar would be blocked.
-Would likely affect the effects produced by light bars.
Questions:
-Should I be concerned about keeping the fan intake clear? (Not sure how much it relies on that thing)
3) Mount the kessil in front of or behind the light bar and slightly angle it to aim it towards the center of the tank.
Pros:
-I can still use the effects that are programmed into the current usa's.
-Would likely require its own mount taking weight off the 3 support arms for the current USA's.
-No obstruction of the lens whatsoever
Cons:
-Not sure if angling it messes up the PAR in any meaningful way.
-Have to buy a mount.
-Unsure of how this messes with the coverage.
Questions:
- Does angling it cause an issue?
- Should I be concerned about two Kessils being added to the Current Usa's support arms?
Final Notes:
-I have two rock clusters that these will be stationed over with a 3rd plateau in between both.
Please let me know your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks Guys!
