Ain't LED reef lighting great!

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  1. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    So after being away from the house for a month (another story) we have come to find our spare car's battery is dead (later found out it was gone completely). My wife informs me that she needs it tomorrow morning so I need to get one immediately. By the time I get it out, have it tested, buy a new one, and get back, it is dark. I'm not the auto repair type so I don't have flood lights so I can get the battery back in the car. Now my wife is bathing the kids so she can't help so I come up with this plan. I'll use some reef lighting to light up the area. I mean, why would I use a flashlight between my teeth?

    Walla! :D
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Sweeet! I have used my halide out the window to scare my neighbors before ;)
     
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  3. dweakl01

    dweakl01 Astrea Snail

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    Nice, now get that thing back over that Ultimate Efflo.

    BTW, I picked-up a frag from you at MACNA in Atlantic City (I brought JF over to your booth with me), I almost lost that thing due to a tank disaster. It was a tiny as it could be after that. Now, it's coming back to life and looking good. I love that coral, thanks!

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  4. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Haha very nice... Looks like a pretty good setup there. I see your car is growing nicely under those LEDs lol
     
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  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Nice work Greg. :lol: Is that the Ecoxotic Cannon?
     
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  6. dweakl01

    dweakl01 Astrea Snail

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    You should use your neighbor's window as a reflector (2nd pic).
     
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  7. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    fast thinking dewd lol my wife is great at changing car batteries in the dark ive never thought to bring her a lite ur the man
     
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  8. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    That looks great. It really is the Ultimate Efflo! Glad you still haver it. The mother colony is at my friends outdoor coral farm as I decide what I am going to do with this tank. I want a new one but also want to move too.
     
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  9. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    yep the 100 watt 12k. If they can get the spead a tad more focused, it will be perfect for me.
     
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  10. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    What kind of lighting do you recommend for VWs'? and what do you dose to keep the car running smoothly? :p
     
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