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Hi, I am a novice to this hobby. I have been researching and buying equipment to set up my 5' x 2' x 2.5' marine tank with a 36' x 18' x 18' sump (finished). I have already purchased a good quality Ca++ reactor, KalkWasser Reactor, Protein skimmer, Tunze Osm. RO/DI 7 stage, 36W UV, Pumps & vortex wave makers x 2 etc. After much reading I am ordering the Profilux 3.1N eX Ultimate set with an extra PAB bar, probe bath, Votech Controller module & leak interface & sensors. I already have a high quality 3 x MH and T-5 unit. I have, however, (before I use them) decided to sell these lights & buy an LED lighting system. This is the reason for this post. I have a few questions I would sincerely like asssistance from this forum, with if possible.
1. My tank has 2 x glass cross support braces 18 cm wide and 12 mm deep dividing the tank into thirds. they are proffessionally glued to the recessed glass strip running around the rim of the tank (I do not think the braces are constructed of tempered glass). I wondered what sort of light attenuation this is likely to cause, I know if the tank top was open I could possibly have used 2 x GHL Mitras units, but now I suspect I will need 3 (expensive :-( ). The Pacific Sun Hyperion 1.2 m unit (3 light sections) will cover the 3 open sections in the tank but will it penetrate (for coral) the 2.5 ft ? (I read it only penetrates 18" maintaining PAR readings)
2. Can the Profilux really control the PS unit (I read that PS says you can but need to use 4 slots on a PAB bar. GHL says you cannot and can't use special effects like thunderstorms. What is the PS controllability.
Thats probably enough questions to ask for now.
Thanks Guys
MartyReef
Hi, I am a novice to this hobby. I have been researching and buying equipment to set up my 5' x 2' x 2.5' marine tank with a 36' x 18' x 18' sump (finished). I have already purchased a good quality Ca++ reactor, KalkWasser Reactor, Protein skimmer, Tunze Osm. RO/DI 7 stage, 36W UV, Pumps & vortex wave makers x 2 etc. After much reading I am ordering the Profilux 3.1N eX Ultimate set with an extra PAB bar, probe bath, Votech Controller module & leak interface & sensors. I already have a high quality 3 x MH and T-5 unit. I have, however, (before I use them) decided to sell these lights & buy an LED lighting system. This is the reason for this post. I have a few questions I would sincerely like asssistance from this forum, with if possible.
1. My tank has 2 x glass cross support braces 18 cm wide and 12 mm deep dividing the tank into thirds. they are proffessionally glued to the recessed glass strip running around the rim of the tank (I do not think the braces are constructed of tempered glass). I wondered what sort of light attenuation this is likely to cause, I know if the tank top was open I could possibly have used 2 x GHL Mitras units, but now I suspect I will need 3 (expensive :-( ). The Pacific Sun Hyperion 1.2 m unit (3 light sections) will cover the 3 open sections in the tank but will it penetrate (for coral) the 2.5 ft ? (I read it only penetrates 18" maintaining PAR readings)
2. Can the Profilux really control the PS unit (I read that PS says you can but need to use 4 slots on a PAB bar. GHL says you cannot and can't use special effects like thunderstorms. What is the PS controllability.
Thats probably enough questions to ask for now.
Thanks Guys
MartyReef
