What Halide combo do you run over your SPS?

[jdraider75]

so did I miss it or are you putting 2 400w halides / t5 combo over a 120g? or are you using 250w

It's gonna be 2 250 watt radiums.

 

[ct_vol]

so did I miss it or are you putting 2 400w halides / t5 combo over a 120g? or are you using 250w

It's gonna be 2 250 watt radiums.

FWIW I run dual 400's over my 120. I know it's overkill, but I like the growth.

 

[jdraider75]

Do you wear sunglasses when when you look at your tank? lol.

 

[jminick2]

FWIW I run dual 400's over my 120. I know it's overkill, but I like the growth.

interesting I have a similar set up, with 2 250w xm 20ks I feel like there is just not enough light I added 2 t5s today hopefully makes a difference. Im getting tight on room under my canopy but if this still isn't enough I'm going to add a reefbrite LED strip I've heard good things about them.

Anyways never really thought about bumping up to 400 watts. Thanks for the info.

 

[ct_vol]

Do you wear sunglasses when when you look at your tank? lol.

It really does make taking pictures a bit more difficult. I don't mind because I get to enjoy in person. I do worry about my kids looking up at the lamps when I open the canopy to feed. However, I worried with my daughter and I was running 250's then.

interesting I have a similar set up, with 2 250w xm 20ks I feel like there is just not enough light I added 2 t5s today hopefully makes a difference. Im getting tight on room under my canopy but if this still isn't enough I'm going to add a reefbrite LED strip I've heard good things about them.

Anyways never really thought about bumping up to 400 watts. Thanks for the info.

I'd consider changing bulbs/ballasts before adding Reef Brites for brightness. XM 20k's aren't the brightest of bulbs. A lot of people experience bleaching when first adding RBs. They're intense without a broad spectrum. They look nice for supplementation, but be careful if your primary reason for adding is adding light.

 

[SwitchedToLinux]

FWIW I run dual 400's over my 120. I know it's overkill, but I like the growth.

What reflector are you using with these 400s?

 

[DSMpunk]

I run two 400s on my tank with Lumen Brights. I would prefer lumenmaxs but I dont have the room in my canopy.

 

[ct_vol]

What reflector are you using with these 400s?

Lumenarc Minis

 

[SwitchedToLinux]

Lumenarcs are no more, what alternate reflector would you recommend that replicates lumenarcs.

Iam looking at the hamilton Cabo Sun to pair up with my one lumenarc.

 

[ct_vol]

You can't go wrong with the Cabo Suns or Lumenbrights.


If you're somewhat handy and plan on using a canopy, you might consider trying to make your own.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1434493

 

[tmc1313]

Reefbrite halide hybrid = 2x 250 watt radiums with 2x reefbrite xho blue strips.

 

[jminick2]

Reefbrite halide hybrid = 2x 250 watt radiums with 2x reefbrite xho blue strips.

how big of tank?

 

[tmc1313]

how big of tank?

120 gallon = 48"x24"x24"

 

[jminick2]

120 gallon = 48"x24"x24"

this is the exact set up I'm wanting would you mind posting a pic? how high off the water do you have your lights?

 

[tmc1313]

this is the exact set up I'm wanting would you mind posting a pic? how high off the water do you have your lights?

I don't have a wide shot of the light above the tank, but I can tell you it's 8" off the surface. Here is a FTS though:


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[jminick2]

oh my that's awesome, is that Vida Rock? looks dark for 2 250w halides plus reefbrites. is that with all the lights on?

 

[tmc1313]

Thanks, Yep, vida rock all the way and full lights. Love that stuff. Definitely looks brighter in person. This is a cell phone shot. White balance off a bit , (but not by much).

 

[jminick2]

great work man, I'm jealous I tried like heck to get some of that Vida Rock emailed the manufacturer and everything never even replied. do you have to have additional filtration ?