Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S/H

BigAl07

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

Cassie that's a HUGE jump in light. I'm not a fan of "Light Acclimation" via changing light schedules. You'll still be pushing HIGH INTENSITY light onto corals who aren't used to it. Just think how quickly a PALE person gets a sunburn. I like the use of multiple layers of window screen and remove one a week or two until they are ALL gone.

Congrats on the new light :)
 
SeaLover

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

al where do I get the screens at?
 
SeaLover

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

Al its going to come with mountable legs also. I should probally leave them on also huh?
 
SeaLover

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

Thanks! Well i am excited. I have graduated from power compacts to halides. How nice! I can pretty much house any coral with this light to AL?
 
SeaLover

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

I may have some of this screen. I have a pond and we may have some of this. If not we have a lowes. No home depot though. I live in Indiana. lol
 
BigAl07

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

Cassie yeah this is one heck of a light upgrade. You can keep just about anything with proper placement :)

Window screen is inexpensive and available at just about any hardware store (I prefer the local independents over those "Big Box" stores). Just pick up several feet of it to make several layers. Try to approximate how much it takes to replicate the amount of light that's striking the coral surface with the new lights to the old lights. Then every week or so remove a layer and before you know it you'll be up to FULL POWER :)

Just go slow with an agenda :)
 
SeaLover

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

Yea that sounds easy. I read everything on the link you sent me and it was very useful! The egg crate isnt a bad idea either. About how many layers ya think I should put on? 2 months worth you think? Makes me nervous :) I have class at my college all day tomorrow! I am not going to be able to sleep! I am going in deep with this hobby!
 
BigAl07

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

It would be a pure guess at best Cassie.

As for egg-crate just keep in mind it creates "shadow areas" as the coral goes out from the edges from directly under the light source. :)
 
SeaLover

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Well I am excited! I will post pics after I get it. And maybe of my netting creation too. I also have some awesome zoas coming on wed. Will def have new pics
 
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ZAPCOnj

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

to give you an idea on how much space you have to work with under the light when using the shorter legs here is a pic of the light over a tank using the 3.5" tall legs

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you can effectively mount the screen with binder clips from staples! you can see one on the back left leg that the net is hung on. :)
 
SeaLover

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

Ok thanks! I am def going to do that!
 
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hiphophippo8

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Re: Catalina Aquarium 48" 150w x 2 HQI + 4 x 65w PC ACTINIC FIXTURE! PRICE INCLUDES S

nice dude its cool to see a fellow paintballer on this website what division do you play
 
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