R.I.P. My 90 Gallon Reef

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  1. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Ok... I think Im finally done with my lighting....

    Just a rundown of my lighting. 2 - 250w Lumenmax 3 reflectors reflecting phoenix 14k's. 2 Ecoxotix royal blue par38 lamps and 2 48" Reefbrite led strips.

    Im really happy with this combination. Led's give a unique actinic look especially supplementing mh's. I like em.

    Still tempted to get two more par38 lamps in the middle :p

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    tatted4ever, Feb 11, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Wow that is some serious lighting. Looks great though. I see the point for the additional PAR 38's in the middle.
     
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  3. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    It is great.... thanks 2in10.

    And its not heavy on the electric bill :)
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I gotta say that is a nice lighting system.
     
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  5. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Nice job on the lighting! Are those Sicce powerheads? I have two and really like them.
     
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  6. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Thank you.

    They are... and I really like em also. Good replacements for the koralia 1400's.
     
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That is a major plus along with their longer life and less overall heat.
     
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  8. chappy85

    chappy85 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    tank is looking great as always!

    the lack of bulb in the middle didnt really stand out til that last shot, is it as noticable when the other actinics are on?
    tempted to swap out the MH for LED in the future at all?
     
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  9. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    It is noticeable... But I kindal like just the additional actinics where there at. Cause its pretty overpowering.

    I think if I went two more in the middle it would be too much.

    I am gonna wait a long time til this led technology really develops for me to replace my mh's.
     
    tatted4ever, Feb 12, 2011
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  10. razataz

    razataz Bristle Worm

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    Really nice tank your tank made me go from my planning of a 75 to a 90. How tall is your tank top.
     
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