The Grim Reefer
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One fan on each side blowing air in down the lamp ends/rows of endcaps works good.
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One fan on each side blowing air in down the lamp ends/rows of endcaps works good.
Whats the difference between this:
http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?family=248655&searchTerm=sun blaze
this:
http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?sku=1969613
and the tek lighting fixture? They all look to be made by sunlight supply.
http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?family=248655&searchTerm=sun blaze
this:
http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?sku=1969613
and the tek lighting fixture? They all look to be made by sunlight supply.
The Grim Reefer
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Reflector/reflector material and I believe the cheap fixtures use Workhorse ballasts.
The Grim Reefer
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Keep it about 4" above the tank.
Front
ATI Aquablue
UVL 75/25
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Actinic White
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
TriggerHappyDude
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Grim Reefer,
Using this picture of a MH fixture, but the light output, what would you say is the closest T5 combo of 4 lights to this? Going with the hue's you see in this picture...and how it makes the sand and live rock look etc...
Using this picture of a MH fixture, but the light output, what would you say is the closest T5 combo of 4 lights to this? Going with the hue's you see in this picture...and how it makes the sand and live rock look etc...
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I'm setting up a 6x80w bulb retro for my new 125 and am looking to go with a little more blue.
I currently have a 6 bulb fixture on my 46 with 2 aquablue, 2 blue +, a UVL 75.25, and a fiji purple.
I was think about going with 2 Aquablue, a fiji purple, and 3 blue +
Will the extra blue plus kill off PAR?
I currently have a 6 bulb fixture on my 46 with 2 aquablue, 2 blue +, a UVL 75.25, and a fiji purple.
I was think about going with 2 Aquablue, a fiji purple, and 3 blue +
Will the extra blue plus kill off PAR?
The Grim Reefer
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14411701#post14411701 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChrisMc73
Grim Reefer,
Using this picture of a MH fixture, but the light output, what would you say is the closest T5 combo of 4 lights to this? Going with the hue's you see in this picture...and how it makes the sand and live rock look etc...
I'd try 1 Blue Plus, 1 Aquablue, GE 6500K Daylight and 1 of either UVL Actinic White or 75/25.
Right now I am running a 75/25 at the front and a Blue Plus in rear for dusk/dawn and its the coolest effect I have seen, Real eerie blue in the upper rear and a warm purple color in the front.
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Seeing as how the Blue Plus has a whole lot more PAR than the 75/25 I'd have to say ahhhhh No
Be good.
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Using a Tek or a nova sundial it should be fine for mixed reef. One of the ATI units might be a little much if you plan softies.
I have a 6x54W retrokit...
Current bulbs are
Front
Blue +
75/25
Blue +
Blue +
Aquablue special
Blue +
The colours aren't quite as nice as my other tank with 70W 20K XM. The reds are ok, but greens are washed out and the blues are only so-so. The overall colour is a little more 'baby-blue' than what I'm looking for (I like 20K blue tanks) I'm thinking change out one of the middle Blue+ to something else. Any suggestions?
Current bulbs are
Front
Blue +
75/25
Blue +
Blue +
Aquablue special
Blue +
The colours aren't quite as nice as my other tank with 70W 20K XM. The reds are ok, but greens are washed out and the blues are only so-so. The overall colour is a little more 'baby-blue' than what I'm looking for (I like 20K blue tanks) I'm thinking change out one of the middle Blue+ to something else. Any suggestions?
The Grim Reefer
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If the lamps are fairly new that should be pretty damn blue already. You might try pushing the 75/25 back a place or 2 and see if that helps. If you want to brighten the look up another aquablue would help.
Hi,
I will be choosing ATI as my lighting choice in a 8x80w. Question is what is the difference between the PM and the Sunpower.
Do you get the bang for the extra bit of money. My Tank is a 60wx24w28d.??
also can you direct me in bulb choice for this for my tank. I would like to have the oppunity to have any type of coral in my system.
Cheers
I will be choosing ATI as my lighting choice in a 8x80w. Question is what is the difference between the PM and the Sunpower.
Do you get the bang for the extra bit of money. My Tank is a 60wx24w28d.??
also can you direct me in bulb choice for this for my tank. I would like to have the oppunity to have any type of coral in my system.
Cheers
LuvAngels88
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Hi Grim,
What do you think about the 48 Inch 4x54 Watt AquaticLife T5 HO Light Fixture W/ 4 Lunar LEDs?
Thanks for your help!
AquaticLife T5HO
Hi Grim,
What do you think about the 48 Inch 4x54 Watt AquaticLife T5 HO Light Fixture W/ 4 Lunar LEDs?
Thanks for your help!
TriggerHappyDude
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Grim,
Can you post a picture of that light combo? I would love to see it.
Do you think this combo you've suggested is too white, and not enough blue for anything to thrive?
TriggerHappyDude
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I was planning a mixed reef tank. I have no idea how I will take to this new hobby, never done the "reef" before. So I don't know if I like SPS/LPS, softies etc...I know I like fish. So there will be fish. Full Blown SPS? Not sure, not planned, but not sure?
What would be the issue with this fixture if I did?
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