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Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by nemo1991, Jun 22, 2008.

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  1. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    so the reflecters in the canopy dont looks like there bright and shiny and stuff and i really dont see how they can reflect that great, i have read stuff about aluminum (SP?) lets just go wiht Al like in chem. lol.

    anyways........Al foil that go over the reflecters,,,,,,,would it work....it seems like it would be ALOT brighter if it did that.
     
    nemo1991, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    iknow from growing plants, that al foil is not good reflecters due to how easily it krinkles, these krinkles cause concentrated light called hot spots.

    what kinda lights do you have that you think al foil will be better reflecters
     
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  3. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    i have 2 250 watt MH and 2 40 watt actinics over a 135.....i just thought they might look better with them but i was unsurem
     
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    why not put some lumenarc reflectors in your canopy??
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    lumenbrights are better
     
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  6. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    +1 on Lumen Brights
     
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  7. winstone

    winstone Plankton

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    How about the LumenMax Elites? The aluminum will also react to the salt over time... I forgot what it was called but it is not good.
     
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  8. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

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    Corrosion?
     
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  9. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Thats why they make "Nevr Dull". The best Aluminum polish Ive found. It is toxic to your tank, so dont polish your reflectors on the tank. wash your hands before putting them back on your tank.

    My Nevr Dull ;D
    [​IMG]
     
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  10. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i agree on the polish cheap fix if only temp. i believe that the al would oxidize, Corrosion happens in the presence of other chemicals (arsenic) thats why they don't or shouldn't be used near pressure treated wood (decks)
     
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