Hey guys here are some pics of my 65g. I'm running a 250MH 20K with a pair of super actinic VHOs, an ASM G4 Plus skimmer, a custom sump and the tunze 6080. I don't think I have much room left, I'm thinking of upgrading to a 120, using the same skimmer just upgrading to a second 250w and two 4ft VHOs

I have some brand new URI UL 54 watt t-5 bulbs.. Here is what I have in the URI 54watt t-5 bulbs and they are 17 ea. 2 - Actinic White 12k 1 - Super Actinic 1 - GE 6,500k day light (great for growth) $11.00 2 - 36" URI UL Super Actinic VHO bulbs 17ea. Please let me know if you have any...

I'm adding some actinics to my system since my 15k's aren't quite as blue as I want. I'm trying to figure out which would work out best, T5's or VHO's? I'll be using an icecap 660 ballast so I can pretty much use either/or and since I'm just using them for actinics I would assume it doesn't...

I have a 70 gallon RR OCEA brand tank w/ cherry stained stand and canopy. Tank is drilled for a closed loop system equipped w/ a mag 12. Dimensions... Tank LxWxH, 35 1/2x23 1/2"x17 1/2", 3/8" thk glass. It is plumbed from the short end (23 1/2" wide) w/ 20 gallon sump w/ a mag 12 return pump...

I have a 70 gallon RR OCEA brand tank w/ cherry stained stand and canopy. Tank is drilled for a closed loop system equipped w/ a mag 12. Dimensions... Tank LxWxH, 35 1/2x23 1/2"x17 1/2", 3/8" thk glass. It is plumbed from the short end (23 1/2" wide) w/ 20 gallon sump w/ a mag 12 return pump...

Hello all, I'm looking for some input/advice as to the times I should be running my lights. I know that everyone's setup may be different I'm just looking for some input. Here's what Ive got going now; 2- 250 watt 10k xm mh and 2- 48" super actinic vho 110 watt lamps that run from 9:00am to...

In my tank I currently have mostly soft coral. I have two Montiporas that have been up and down (I have been monitoring calcium closer things are better now). I would like to get more into sps's. Should I be feeding them anything? I would like to start filling my tank with more stonies what...

Im getting new lighting soon....Ive been told yo get the 400 watt...Im planning on a full blow sps very soon...here are the specs...also I have a 210 aga 3 – PFO400 Ballast - 3 – Mogul Socket w/cord - 2 – PFO 36” Reflector - 3 – Hamilton 400w 10k Lamp - 1 – PFO 72” VHO Retrofit Kit - 2 –...

How long to leave lights on vho atinic and the halides 15k?

If you're like me you prolly have a few extra bulbs laying around-be they halide, fluorescent (vho, t5, PC)...in the search for the perfect color you might swap out your bulbs or maybe you have some bulbs that have been retired because of a years use or whatever. anyways-i like to keep one set...

which one is better? I always thought 420nm was better.

well, what kind of a lighting person are you? I use to like the 50/50 look till I got my 70W halide which is a 10K and the more I look at it, the more I really like how crisp the color is. I'll prolly add some antitc light to it, but not much, maybe 2 9W pcs vs. 2 18W flourscent. Ahh the...

Hello everyone! I really love this site. I was originally going to reeflounge.com to find my answers but it seems like there isn't much activity there. <O:p <O:p I would like to get some ideas on lighting for this tank. I don't want to limit myself at all. Possibly do everything from mushrooms...

well i am at keepin reef fish but i have kept tropicalfish for long tyme and so i wanna start a reef tank i have a 30 gallon tank so can yall tell me how to do it from beggening to da end

The new MH ballasts finally arrived. It took about two hours to remove the old ballasts and capacitors from the case, drill new holes and mount the new ballasts and capacitors. I couldn't wait to see the results. Picture of my old 175w MH's. As you can see, the middle bulb was the only bulb...

Mod please sticky this! The day is yet to be determined, but I am hoping Mike will chime in with more info there! :thumbup: Mankato is about a hour south of Shakopee on Highway 169. I hope the drive does not deter people from coming. I have plenty of interesting things to keep us busy....my...

What would be the most optimal time to keep lights on my tank? I have a 105gal (30 in. deep) I have three 175watt mh, 1-12,000 2-10,000k and 2- 48in super actinic vho. I have mushrooms and leathers so far.

Been a while, so here are a few, lighting is: Left-XM 250w 10K, Center-PFO 250w 13k, Right- Ushio 400w 10k, with dual 72" Super Actinic VHO. -Skip

None available at this meeting...but if you had your name on the list of stuff I brought to Dirks then I will be bringing those with me if you did not make it there. Please PM me or chime in and let me know if you are going. I know on the list for sure is...

Alright...so the whole eel thing again...I guess FJH plans on paying me a some money here and there, so when he has me paid back I will clear his name, but in the meantime, I am trading my pair of anacondas for a pair of DME's to the guy that is helping me out. AW2EOD has a female, and has more...