New Tank Status

PAR means?
I know the R stands for radiation.

 

@Nautilus

RE: your sig.

"It's like watching monkeys use tools for the first time!"

Too bad you can't see what goes on in my gargage on any given evening.

OmarD

 

Thanks omard!

 

hahaha. Scott

 

Scott,

What kind of reflectors are coming with your lights?

 

@ Craig,

Lights:

PFO HQI 250 W Mini Pendant



Anodized aluminum housing, UV shielded glass, Hammertone Reflector. Mount either into existing canopy or pendent mount from two eye hooks. Dimensions: 12" x 7.5" x 4.5"

This pendent uses 95% reflective material to focus light into the tank.

Note: Pendent/Ballast from CustomAquatic.

Bulb from Inreef.com

http://www.inreef.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=290

ON SALE NOW!

250 watt XM HQI bulb 10000k ​

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XDE 250W 10,000K daylight color temp!
* HQI - Double ended should be fired on an HQI ballast (ANSI:M80).
* A high quality, well made bulb.
* Approx bulb dimensions: 6 3/8" L x 1"W x 1 1/8" H. Length measurement is end to end.
*Market price: $ 79.99
Our price: $ 55.99, save 30%

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Clams ought to like this!

Rgds,

OmarD

 

Way cool, you'll be in graet shape, thanks for the pics and information!

 

Any truth in the xm 20k giving a more blue look?

 

Scott did you ever run any test on the water you getting from Seattle?

 

RE: Seattle Aquarium Water.

It tests out fine.

I do test every time I get a new supply.

Salinity is a tad low usually, but easily overcome by using Aq water for topoffs once in a while.

Others in area have reported PH/ALK problems with the water periodically..but I have seen no evidence of so far.

My only potential problem is that it is so cheap and easy to get, I may be changing out water too often. :-/

But so far my tank & critters love the stuff.

Will be going for a big load this week (hopefully) to fill the new tank/sump. Going to take about 6 plastic garbage cans I figure, which I plan to "borrow" from Home Depot.

Would do tomorrow but is a big holiday for us "followers of the Prophet Mohammed" (p.b.u.h.) - And day filled with other fun stuff. - May have to be sick one day next week to get off work. :

Rgds,

OmarD