Please help my corals grow.

corrado007 · 12-13-2007, 07:26 PM

Hi everyone,
I currently have the 4x65w pc fixture from my old 60gal providing light for my softies and LPS (and 1 sps birds nest frag) in my new 90gal. I’ve decided on halides for the “shimmer effect”, high PAR that a good setup offers, and beautiful coloration they bring out in corals with some of the bulbs above 10k. Also, I’d like to have the option of keeping clams, an anemone, and SPS in the future as well. From what I’ve gathered so far the only drawbacks to halides are the high power consumption and heat. I’m willing to deal with the energy bill and think I can deal with the heat by building a new canopy with incorporated fans and no back (vaulted ceiling so hanging pendants are a no go according to the wife).

Especially since I have no experience with them, I wanted to run my halide plan by you all to get any input you may have that will help me make a good decision. I’d like to get two 250W single ended retrofit style fixtures with electronic ballasts. I am on a budget of sorts, basically the less I spend the happier my wife will be. So, I’d like your ideas on a quality but cost-effective set-up like the one I mentioned above. Am I on track? What else should I know?
Thanks in advance everyone.
Justin

Melanie · 12-13-2007, 08:15 PM

I'd love to help but I don't know much about MH. Here's a bump for ya.

vdituri · 12-13-2007, 08:22 PM

Contact Jack.
He's a wealth of information AND has phenomenal pricing AND he's nearby in Fresno.

corrado007 · 12-13-2007, 09:13 PM

Melanie, thanks for the bump, much appreciated.

Victor, I had no idea Jack was so close, thanks for the tip. I just sent him a PM.

Thanks,
Justin

BigAl07 · 12-13-2007, 09:34 PM

I thought I posted on this thread earlier but "apparently" I thought wrong! Good job on the bump Ms Melanie

Jack's da Man

12-13-2007, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 704 View Gallery Karma Komment	Please help my corals grow. Hi everyone, I currently have the 4x65w pc fixture from my old 60gal providing light for my softies and LPS (and 1 sps birds nest frag) in my new 90gal. I’ve decided on halides for the “shimmer effect”, high PAR that a good setup offers, and beautiful coloration they bring out in corals with some of the bulbs above 10k. Also, I’d like to have the option of keeping clams, an anemone, and SPS in the future as well. From what I’ve gathered so far the only drawbacks to halides are the high power consumption and heat. I’m willing to deal with the energy bill and think I can deal with the heat by building a new canopy with incorporated fans and no back (vaulted ceiling so hanging pendants are a no go according to the wife). Especially since I have no experience with them, I wanted to run my halide plan by you all to get any input you may have that will help me make a good decision. I’d like to get two 250W single ended retrofit style fixtures with electronic ballasts. I am on a budget of sorts, basically the less I spend the happier my wife will be. So, I’d like your ideas on a quality but cost-effective set-up like the one I mentioned above. Am I on track? What else should I know? Thanks in advance everyone. Justin __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

12-13-2007, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Please help my corals grow. I'd love to help but I don't know much about MH. Here's a bump for ya. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

12-13-2007, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,641 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Please help my corals grow. Contact Jack. He's a wealth of information AND has phenomenal pricing AND he's nearby in Fresno. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

12-13-2007, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 704 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Please help my corals grow. Melanie, thanks for the bump, much appreciated. Victor, I had no idea Jack was so close, thanks for the tip. I just sent him a PM. Thanks, Justin __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

12-13-2007, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,340 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Please help my corals grow. I thought I posted on this thread earlier but "apparently" I thought wrong! Good job on the bump Ms Melanie Jack's da Man __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)