Pooky's 300

[DanW]

Kenny, I ran 2 IC 660s that powered 5 60" T-5s. Man were those things bright. I ran them for about a year and did not notice a loss or shift in color but I also had a fan running to cool them a little bit. I was told by IC that they will overdrive up to 3 60" from 80w to 100w.

 

[pookstreet]

Another new toy from Warner Marine, the MR-100 media reactor. I got tired of the mess involved in changing out the media with the previous reactors. In fact, it's such a pain that I've often neglected to change them out or not even putting them back in afterwards, as is the case on the most recent occasion. The 2 AquaC are still sitting on the side of the house. With this one, it doesn't have that center tube to mess with. I can just drop in bags of whatever media I want to use depending on the need. Although it's a bit more expensive than most, the time and frustration saved will far outweigh the cost.

Here it is with a 16oz bottle for reference. Yes, I use a lot of WM stuff

 

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15255855#post15255855 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
Kenny, I ran 2 IC 660s that powered 5 60" T-5s. Man were those things bright. I ran them for about a year and did not notice a loss or shift in color but I also had a fan running to cool them a little bit. I was told by IC that they will overdrive up to 3 60" from 80w to 100w.

Thanks Dan, that's good to know. My plan is to use one 660 for 2 60" T5's and the other 660 for 2 72" VHO actinics. Did you aim the fan at the bulbs or the ballast? Maybe that's reason mine burned out so fast. There is really no way to aim a fan on the bulbs for the frag tank.

 

[DanW]

At the bulbs. From what I've read since they are being overdriven, the above normal temps can shorten the bulb life more than they already will be.

 

[pookstreet]

Cool. I'll hook up a fan to turn on the same time as the T5's. That should keep the temp down.

 

[pookstreet]

Just curious, has anyone thought about using these directional LED night lights as moon lights for the tank? I am talking about the ones at the top in this link:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=34312-53058-8824001&lpage=none

The two on the bottom are great around the house b/c they don't get hot for those curious little hands. For a few bucks each and some extension cords, you can have pretty decent moon light, instead of spending $40+ for just one. They have photocells so they'll automatically turn on once the main lights go off. I think it's worth exploring.

 

[spleen93]

Would be hard to install those night lights on my tank in my living room and make it look good. You might have better success with your garage tank ... :lol: Those lights are certainly cheap enough that it's worth a try!

 

[pookstreet]

Anything is possible, if you want it bad enough :lol:


Received my last box of trade goodies yesterday and got some new gems in. Will post up some pix soon.

 

[pookstreet]

 

[mpoletti]

Me likey

 

[pookstreet]

Yeah, I was surprised at how bright it was when I opened up the bag :eek2: I like good surprises

 

[FUA]

nice frag for sure will look real great once it grows out

 

[DanW]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15262942#post15262942 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Yeah, I was surprised at how bright it was when I opened up the bag :eek2: I like good surprises

I need to put on sunglasses to look at that one! Sweet.

 

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15263045#post15263045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FUA
nice frag for sure will look real great once it grows out

Thanks FUA! I can't wait until it grows out. Hope it's not a slow one like most of the watermelon varieties.

 

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15263128#post15263128 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
I need to put on sunglasses to look at that one! Sweet.

You can borrow mine

 

[racerw]

Nice chalice Kenny
How are you corals doing?

 

[DanW]

Hey Kenny, got some dendros from Tom. Can I dip these things in Revive and TMPC?

 

[DanW]

Never mind Kenny, I dipped'em in both Revive and TMPC with no issues. Closed up as soon as they hit the Revive and remained closed in the TMPC but opened right back up a few minutes later in regular water. They look great, again thanks for the tip.

 

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15263677#post15263677 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by racerw
Nice chalice Kenny
How are you corals doing?

Thanks Stacie. Nothing much has happened in the last couple of weeks with the Acros. Too soon to celebrate though. Got a long ways to go before I'll let my guards down. The LPS are doing fine. The OS may have been stung by a neighboring Favia and it's recovered.

 

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15269731#post15269731 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
Never mind Kenny, I dipped'em in both Revive and TMPC with no issues. Closed up as soon as they hit the Revive and remained closed in the TMPC but opened right back up a few minutes later in regular water. They look great, again thanks for the tip.

Sorry Dan. My bro was in town for a couple of days and we were out all of yesterday. Glad you picked some up. Dips are fine for most LPS. Enjoy!