kraash
New member
I finally got it all together! I replaced my Hamiltons with lumenarc reflectors, 12k Reeflux bulbs, and 400w Coralvue ballasts, I also added an Icecap 660 w/ 4 t5s for dawn and dusk effects. I really like the way it all turned out, and wanted to share some pics.
I wanted to be able to slide the Lumenarcs side to side a little so I could put more or less light on certain corals in the tank. Here is the custom welded aluminum rack, I put 1/4'' x 3'' acrylic on the sides to hold the reflectors with no light blockage.
This is the rack with the t5 end caps and a wiring mess
They work
cleaned up the rats nest of wires
Installed on the tank. I still have to hide some wires
I eventually want to add an electric wench on a switch to move the whole rack up and down, but for now I can very easily lift the whole rack with one arm and change the length on the chain. This unit is very light, I would guess reflectors and all weigh less than 40lbs
I wanted to be able to slide the Lumenarcs side to side a little so I could put more or less light on certain corals in the tank. Here is the custom welded aluminum rack, I put 1/4'' x 3'' acrylic on the sides to hold the reflectors with no light blockage.
This is the rack with the t5 end caps and a wiring mess
They work
cleaned up the rats nest of wires
Installed on the tank. I still have to hide some wires
I eventually want to add an electric wench on a switch to move the whole rack up and down, but for now I can very easily lift the whole rack with one arm and change the length on the chain. This unit is very light, I would guess reflectors and all weigh less than 40lbs
