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  1. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Hrmm I didn't think about pods going going to frags that's a good idea. That will also simplify the design too. As for lighting not sure I have to ice cap 660 ballasts that I have been trying to get rid of along with a bunch of endcaps and reflectors...maybe get two 36in reflector and bulbs. Would also like to do another led build for it. That way I'll have the ability to adjust the lighting.

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  2. Reef Madness

    Reef Madness Flamingo Tongue

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    o_O even better... Love the idea, think it would work great.
     
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  3. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Think two baffles(over under) will suffice? Or should I go with three?

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  4. ComputerJohn

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    I agree. You beat me to it buddy. ;)

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    The other thing to consider is with a frag section being so close to the skimmer, you want to shade off the skimmer or you will have coralline algae and excess growth growing in your clear sections of your skimmer.

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  6. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Hrmm good point. Wouldn't a spiral compact florescent be a similar problem? Right I have one just pointed towards a little garbage can full of charting and it lights up the whole stand lol.

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  7. ComputerJohn

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    Yes, I have a 6500K CF for my refuge & I was having this issue.
     
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  8. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    How do you block light to the skimmer?

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    Black acrylic would probably work pretty well
     
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  10. ComputerJohn

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    You can get smoked glass, but is more expensive. Not sure how much more though. You can install light deflectors on the side of the fixture.

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