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It would work but not a great idea in a canopy because it isn't designed for high humidity conditions like a canopy has.
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It would work but not a great idea in a canopy because it isn't designed for high humidity conditions like a canopy has.
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Should be fine although it might look a tad purple for some people's tast. I would add a 3rd Blue Plus in place of the aquablue if it were me.
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Should be fine although it might look a tad purple for some people's tast. I would add a 3rd Blue Plus in place of the aquablue if it were me.
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Try this for pop and color. Still will have good PAR.
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Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
Blue Plus
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
Blue Plus
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Vent the canopy really well and run a couple fans.
LiveRock27
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I have had a change with my lights. I am going to be running a 250w MH w/14K Phoenix bulb. I will be running 4x24w T5s with this setup and wanted to know what bulbs you think would work best to make the corals pop? Thanks.
Grim,
Would I be better off running a 72" VHO aquasun or would I get more par from the 60" T5 midday? Maybe I'll just break down and run 2 39watt T-5 aquasun bulbs if they give out significantly more PAR than the Midday.
Thoughts?
Midday. Pro Color doesn't have enough PAR
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Originally posted by lubyone1
Hey Grim,
Below is what you advised me to do a while back and I've decided to run 4 80watt bulbs instead of 8 39watt bulbs.
Since my tank is viewable from three sides, I've left about 4-5" empty on each end consequently convincing me to go with the 60" bulbs. This will save me considerable cost up front and down the road in bulb replacement.
My question is what bulb to replace the aquasun with since they don't make a 60" aquasun.
I've got the two VHOs and was planning to order two blue plus, an aquablue and whatever else you recommend!
I was thinking that you'd probably recommend either a midday bulb or a pro color. If you'd change the other 3 t5 bulbs that's fine too as I haven't placed my reefgeek order yet.
Would I be better off running a 72" VHO aquasun or would I get more par from the 60" T5 midday? Maybe I'll just break down and run 2 39watt T-5 aquasun bulbs if they give out significantly more PAR than the Midday.
Thoughts?
Midday. Pro Color doesn't have enough PAR
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Originally posted by lubyone1
Hey Grim,
Below is what you advised me to do a while back and I've decided to run 4 80watt bulbs instead of 8 39watt bulbs.
Since my tank is viewable from three sides, I've left about 4-5" empty on each end consequently convincing me to go with the 60" bulbs. This will save me considerable cost up front and down the road in bulb replacement.
My question is what bulb to replace the aquasun with since they don't make a 60" aquasun.
I've got the two VHOs and was planning to order two blue plus, an aquablue and whatever else you recommend!
I was thinking that you'd probably recommend either a midday bulb or a pro color. If you'd change the other 3 t5 bulbs that's fine too as I haven't placed my reefgeek order yet.
Grim,
I may be considering placing it directly on tank. Not entirely sure yet. Hopefully it doesn't make the water too hot since I do not have air conditioning.
Anyway, I do not understand what PAR is exactly, but following your directions how do I set up my timers. The info on the constellation says --- Three switches on fixture for dusk / dawn lighting or for reduced lighting applications. One switch for 3 rows, another for 2 rows, and the last switch for 2 rows. Also, separate power cords for each of the switches.
Right now on my tank I run my actinics one hour before, during, and one hour after white light. Will this be similar or is this a whole new way of lighting?
Thanks
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Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Halide
UVL 75/25
Super actinic
Use a second Blue Plus instead of the 75/25 if you want to make the light a little more blue than the Phoenix runs.
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If you are running the 60" lamp on the Ice Cap ballast it will have the most PAR followed by 2 36" Aquasun T5's normally driven
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Mine is right on the tank and the temp hasn't cracked 78 degrees. The heater comes on around 77.3. My house temp only runs around 72 at most right now though.
Fatboy
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My tank is 55 x 24 x 24 and I'm currently running two (2) 400 watts Metal Halide bulbs + two (2) 54 watt T5's. The growth of my SPS have been great but for some reason, I can't get the colors I want (not related to nutrient issues). I've been reading a lot about the ATI Power Module T5 lamps and I think I'm ready to try one.
The questions is which one to get. I've been thinking on the following alternatives (with dimming ballasts):
10 x 54 watts
8 x 80 watts
10 x 80 watts
My corals are used to a lot of light so 800 watts wouldn't be a problem in case I decide to go with the biggest one. The fact that the 80 watt lamp is a little bit longer than my tank, shouldn't be a problem either. I just want great growth and color.
I would appreciate your recommendations.
The questions is which one to get. I've been thinking on the following alternatives (with dimming ballasts):
10 x 54 watts
8 x 80 watts
10 x 80 watts
My corals are used to a lot of light so 800 watts wouldn't be a problem in case I decide to go with the biggest one. The fact that the 80 watt lamp is a little bit longer than my tank, shouldn't be a problem either. I just want great growth and color.
I would appreciate your recommendations.
TracyZeuner
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This thread is WAY long, but has great info! Thanks again Grim.
I have a 180(6x2x2) and use the 72in Aquactinic fixture with 14 39 watt bulbs. Is a "bluer" light setup make the corals look better and grow faster and do you sacrifice par to get it? I would like a bluer look(20K). Which bulbs would give me this look and still have par?
I have a 180(6x2x2) and use the 72in Aquactinic fixture with 14 39 watt bulbs. Is a "bluer" light setup make the corals look better and grow faster and do you sacrifice par to get it? I would like a bluer look(20K). Which bulbs would give me this look and still have par?
Radioheadx14
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Would a tek 4x54w fixture cover a 48x24x16 tank? I'm only wanting to keep some lower light LPS like my branching hammers, candy canes, some ricordeas and Zoas.
I'm looking for a good fixture that is not too expensive and semi- energy efficient.
I'm looking for a good fixture that is not too expensive and semi- energy efficient.
reefrick.M
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Got a ?. My current Aquactinics 250 watt MH/T5 combo worked great on my 55 sps tank. Now that I moved it into a 120 48x24x24 it seems to have a lot of dead spots. It seems like a good time now to go all T5. My question is would I be able to get away with the 48" 7 bulb Constellation or do I need to go with the 8 bulb Power Module to keep my sps and clams.
Thanks
Thanks
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Stagger the timing how ever you want. 1,4 and 7 are one one switch and control a fan, 2 and 6 are one another and 3&5 on another controling the 2nd fan. Turn on 3&5, 1,4,7 then 2&6.
As far as PAR do a google search.
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10x54 would be fine. you get a lot better selection of lamps AND if you are in a 110 volt country the 80 watt units aren't available anyway.
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I would try
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ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Blue Plus
Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus
It wont be quite as blue as 20K but the PAR will be pretty good. The Blue Plus doesnt have that much less output than the sun and Daylight lamps and the Aquablue has nearly as much as some and more than others.
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