Got My Goodies!!! Thanks, Joe and Everyone!

reefshadow · 03-19-2004, 01:11 AM

Hi, All-

Got my package yesterday from inreef!

Everything came packaged very nicely and I am having no probs!

The Milwaukee meter I set up immediately, and it's very nice. Easy to calibrate. Now I can breath a sigh of relief!

The coralvue bulbs I have not switched out yet, because Ineed to go buy some window screening. But I did test both of them and they fired right up. The colour is fantastic! I ran one of them side by side with the ushio, and I couldn't believe the difference in colour. Those Ushios are VERY yellow compared, even w/ 2 super actinic vho's. In fact, I may go with one less actinic vho (switch it out for another 10 k).

Soooo, a big thanks to Joe @ inreef.com for sponsoring the contest and the site.

A big thanks to the mods and administrators for making this a great site.

AND, a big thanks to the members for making this the best site to visit every day!

Hugs! -Becca

Witfull · 03-19-2004, 01:15 AM

congrats Becca...glad you stuff you wanted/needed. just remember to take a few pics when get the bulbs in....even do the side by side pic!

reefshadow · 03-19-2004, 02:49 AM

OK, I figured someone would ask for a comparison. This was taken w/o flash, white balance set to auto. It is pretty accurate to what the visual is. The pic was taken w/o the vho's, so it's mh only.

I really like the colour, it is a bit on the blue side, BUT the bulb will probably burn in a little whiter, AND I am definately used to seeing a yellower reef!

reefshadow · 03-19-2004, 03:02 AM

Here's kind of a gratuitous shot- this pic was also taken w/o the vho's. I'm definately happy with the way everything flouresces really nicely under the 12 k's. If I tried a shot like this w/ the ushios only, it would look like ka.

wooddood · 03-19-2004, 06:03 AM

looks great becca glad you got your order in good shape and the new lights look good.

Curtswearing · 03-19-2004, 06:12 AM

Looks Great!!!

I actually like both sides of the tank. You've done a great job and congrats again.

Montanareefer · 03-19-2004, 06:14 AM

Very beautiful tank Becca and thanks for the comparison on the lights!

Gina · 03-19-2004, 06:15 AM

Glad everything arrived in good shape! Your tank looks great! How about some macro shots!?

Witfull · 03-19-2004, 10:23 AM

a change for the better i think....shrooms look Great!

Craig Manoukian · 03-19-2004, 11:24 AM

Very nice Becca! I noticed the same difference when I moved from 5,500k to 10,000k lights! Lots less yellow.

reefshadow · 03-20-2004, 12:44 AM

thanks, all!

The crazy thing Craig, is that these are ushio 10 k's! I guess they are just getting aged. They're about 14 months or so. The intensity is still there, but a BIG colour shift! I really hadn't noticed how yellow these were getting until I compared. They really aren't all that bad w/ the actinic vho's, but w/o, jeeze!

Thanks again! -Becca

03-19-2004, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
reefshadow Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	Got My Goodies!!! Thanks, Joe and Everyone! Hi, All- Got my package yesterday from inreef! Everything came packaged very nicely and I am having no probs! The Milwaukee meter I set up immediately, and it's very nice. Easy to calibrate. Now I can breath a sigh of relief! The coralvue bulbs I have not switched out yet, because Ineed to go buy some window screening. But I did test both of them and they fired right up. The colour is fantastic! I ran one of them side by side with the ushio, and I couldn't believe the difference in colour. Those Ushios are VERY yellow compared, even w/ 2 super actinic vho's. In fact, I may go with one less actinic vho (switch it out for another 10 k). Soooo, a big thanks to Joe @ inreef.com for sponsoring the contest and the site. A big thanks to the mods and administrators for making this a great site. AND, a big thanks to the members for making this the best site to visit every day! Hugs! -Becca __________________ 240 gallon glass mixed reef 2x 250 watt m.h., 2x 175 watt m.h., 3x 110 watt vho's. 55 gallon propagation tank, 2x 96 watt pc's Empty 125 gallon tank reefer girrrl!

03-19-2004, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
reefshadow Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	OK, I figured someone would ask for a comparison. This was taken w/o flash, white balance set to auto. It is pretty accurate to what the visual is. The pic was taken w/o the vho's, so it's mh only. I really like the colour, it is a bit on the blue side, BUT the bulb will probably burn in a little whiter, AND I am definately used to seeing a yellower reef! __________________ 240 gallon glass mixed reef 2x 250 watt m.h., 2x 175 watt m.h., 3x 110 watt vho's. 55 gallon propagation tank, 2x 96 watt pc's Empty 125 gallon tank reefer girrrl! Last edited by reefshadow : 03-19-2004 at 02:55 AM.

03-19-2004, 03:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
reefshadow Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's kind of a gratuitous shot- this pic was also taken w/o the vho's. I'm definately happy with the way everything flouresces really nicely under the 12 k's. If I tried a shot like this w/ the ushios only, it would look like ka. __________________ 240 gallon glass mixed reef 2x 250 watt m.h., 2x 175 watt m.h., 3x 110 watt vho's. 55 gallon propagation tank, 2x 96 watt pc's Empty 125 gallon tank reefer girrrl!

03-19-2004, 06:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	looks great becca glad you got your order in good shape and the new lights look good. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Very beautiful tank Becca and thanks for the comparison on the lights!

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03-19-2004, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Very nice Becca! I noticed the same difference when I moved from 5,500k to 10,000k lights! Lots less yellow. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-20-2004, 12:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
reefshadow Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks, all! The crazy thing Craig, is that these are ushio 10 k's! I guess they are just getting aged. They're about 14 months or so. The intensity is still there, but a BIG colour shift! I really hadn't noticed how yellow these were getting until I compared. They really aren't all that bad w/ the actinic vho's, but w/o, jeeze! Thanks again! -Becca __________________ 240 gallon glass mixed reef 2x 250 watt m.h., 2x 175 watt m.h., 3x 110 watt vho's. 55 gallon propagation tank, 2x 96 watt pc's Empty 125 gallon tank reefer girrrl!

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