Metal Halides at last :)

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by skennelly, Oct 14, 2006.

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  1. skennelly

    skennelly Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hello Everyone.

    I finally got my wish and my Metal Halides are up and running. Please take a look at the picks.

    2 x 250 10,000k Ushio Bulbs and Ice Cap Ballasts. 4 1350 RPM 4" computer fans for cooling.

    old canopy on tank.
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    new top and lights pic 1.
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    new top and lights pic 2.
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    new top and lights pic 3.
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    skennelly, Oct 14, 2006
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Nice set-up! Metal halides are the way to go. What do you plan on keeping as far as far as corals are concerned?
     
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  3. skennelly

    skennelly Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Well up until this point I only had soft corals, but I plan on doing some lps and sps. I picked up a crocea clam a few days ago. The great thing about halides is that you can keep just about anything.
     
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  4. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    Awesome!
     
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  5. jtReef

    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    love it
     
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  6. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Nice, The Ushio 10k's are very white and crisp. You will enjoy them.
    Good job putting them in your canopy.
    Jim
     
    Diver_1298, Oct 15, 2006
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