T5 Powered 55 Gallon SPS Heavy Tank Build

[HighestOlive]

Very Nice I look foward to it. Hopefully I can get my lone acro to color back up...

 

[divewsharks]

did you ever just try moving the acro higher on the rocks under the light?

 

[HighestOlive]

I have tried doing that. And as I have previously said I am not 100% convinced that the lighting did infact cause the brown out. So it may be a little ealy for changing the bulbs out.

But that being said if I can have a higher PAR values and a better more even color spectra by changing them I only see that as a good thing I guess. From what I under stand one of the nice things about doing a T5 system is the ease of swapping bulbs in and out until you find what you want.

I know at the begining of this thread I strongly defended the bulbs that came included with the lighting system. And I am still not going to say they are bad bulbs since I have not seen measured PAR values taken for them. To assume that they are not good bulbs just because them come stock with a hood is a little silly though.

So I will mix it up and see what it is like.

 

[HighestOlive]

Well the new bulbs finally made it here from reefgeek. And I must say that at first glace I am very happy that I bought them. The difference is very great. The blue+ really does a nice job of cutting through the "white" day light when all bulbs are on. Plus the lighting is just a lot stronger. I am sorry that I doubted all those who told me that I was going to need to switch out the stock bulbs that came with the fixture. I will try and just some updated pictures up tomorrow.

 

[HighestOlive]

Sandstorm sandstorm who said sandstorm........ Yup you were right. And this is the second one I have had. What pain in the bum.... Well I think today it the day that I may try to procure some mag mounts. What fun.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14829743#post14829743 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spleify
Tank is looking good!!

I would highly recommend getting the Sureflow magnets for you modded MJ's, thos suction cups WILL fail in time and cause a huge mess.

JME

HTH

Spleify

 

[HighestOlive]

Well another sandstorm.... when I got home from work. Once those suction cups start to fail they are done I guess.

I found a suregrip mag mount at a LFS, and attached it to the pump. Very secure. A shame that they cost so much. but oh well the pumphead won't fall again in this life time. I will post some new picture maybe tomorrow when all the sand finally settles down.

 

[dez_2121]

how is the aquatic life fixture working out for you any updates i have the same system almost ...i want clams but i'm worried they wont make it hows yours doing

 

[HighestOlive]

Wow this thread came back from the dead. The giga is still alive and kickin' (and always growing). I lost my Crocea a while back but I don't think it was due to the lighting. I was out of town for a week when It happened and had someone watching my tank, so I don't quite know what the cause was. I due have a new baby one which is probably only about 2" long and it seems to be doing fine.

 

[dez_2121]

what bulbs do you have on there now any updated pics?

 

[Sam2000001]

I am also very interested in an update with your Aquatic Life fixture with higher quality bulbs. Would also love to see some photos too. Thanks!

 

[vegasr]

Dang nice setup!! I'm sure you have that awesome feeling of not only a great tank setup, but the great sense of accomplishment from plumbing all yourself.

More pics.

 

[logan 12]

Dang, I missed your thread somehow. I would have recommended a 6 bulb fixture instead of a 4 bulb fixture, which is what I am running on my 55 (Nova Extreme PRO). I am running all ATI bulbs love them, provide great growth. My tank is a mixed reef but the sps’s I have in there Jam. Looking good so far will be tagging along.

 

[dez_2121]

any updates

 

[luckydud13]

What does your fish list look like?

 

[CUNAReefer]

Did your maxi-jet mods stop working yet?