Tuna's 57g Illuminata Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by smellsliketuna, Sep 27, 2011.

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  1. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Thanks, way happy with everything I got from Marcorocks, would def rec the live fiji if your in the market ;D
     
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  2. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I have the same tank, and the same lights, how funny, what type of corals do you plan on keeping? the lights are great but if you want to do SPS you'll need at least 2
     
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  3. bearrock

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    That was the first time I have seen that light. I really like it!
     
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  4. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Hah thats funny, do you have them on the goosenecks or hanging? I really like the color of the 10k is that what you have also? I def plan on getting a 2nd when I can afford it, planning on starting off with a few fish and some lps
     
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  5. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    15k is what i have i have 3 total 2 are in goosenecks one is hanging how high do you have yours off the water?
     
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  6. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    ~7" seems to give me the best spread
     
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  7. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    gotcha, ive got mine like 5 inches, i want to make sure i get enough light to my corals, and i plan on getting a PAR meter soon from a local reef club member so i can see what these babies really put out!! watch for a post on it, i have yet to see par numbers from anyone with these lights so far!!
     
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  8. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Just wanted to put up a few pictures to update the build and that aren't taken off my phone...
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    already emptied it once today :p
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  9. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Looks good, what kind of sump are you running under that? i like yours better :p im looking to replace mine asap, and gotta love the reef octopus skimmers, cant beat the quality for price
     
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  10. 2in10

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    Looks great
     
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