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TDEVIL · 04-10-2004, 03:29 PM

well, right now i have a few acros left and the crocea clam, but i plan on going, SPS, clams, and the few softies i have

sorry Craig, i guess that would have helped

Jay

Craig Manoukian · 04-10-2004, 07:53 PM

I believe Robz and Luis get the great results with their SPS tanks with 250 watt 6,500K bulbs and VHO actinics.

TDEVIL · 04-10-2004, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Manoukian
I believe Robz and Luis get the great results with their SPS tanks with 250 watt 6,500K bulbs and VHO actinics.

i thought that they have 400w raduims, i could be wrong

Jay

wooddood · 04-10-2004, 08:17 PM

i believe your right jay i think they are running radiums

Craig Manoukian · 04-10-2004, 08:37 PM

Then that is what I would go for!

TDEVIL · 04-10-2004, 09:15 PM

Craig, do you know if i will need a different kind of ballast for the radiums or the xm's? or will the ballast that comes with the kit work?

Jay

wooddood · 04-10-2004, 09:43 PM

jay pm me on the lights.

BigReepher · 04-10-2004, 10:21 PM

I had a 150W 10K HQI MH with Icecap E-ballast and Icecap bulb 12 inches off the water surface of my 20 gallon. My zoos didn't like it too much and they're doing much better under an 18W NO bulb. I'll be using two of the 150 HQI's over my 75g. My question is will I have to keep my SPS's right under the MH's or will I be able to place them pretty much anywhere? Will it depend on how close I place the lights to the waters surface? It is a 20in. tall tank and I want it to be predominately SPS's.

Craig Manoukian · 04-10-2004, 11:52 PM

What ever you decide, electronic ballasts are the way to go!

TDEVIL · 04-11-2004, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Manoukian
What ever you decide, electronic ballasts are the way to go!

agreed

trying to talk the wife into the upgrade is a pain

Jay

Craig Manoukian · 04-11-2004, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TDEVIL
trying to talk the wife into the upgrade is a pain

Time for some flowers and champagne, the good stuff, and maybe you can achieve that perfect weak moment, eh?

MINIATUS · 04-12-2004, 12:21 AM

Ok
heres my question on this. I have a 90 gal but plan on downgrading to a 75. I run 6 VHOs on the tank. Would it be cheaper to run halides than all these VHOs. I would like to keep some clams and some of the easier SPS in time. All 660 watts of VHOs are run on electronic ballast. Which brings me to another question for you light Gurus. I gather from articles that Ive read that Ice Cap ballast have a habit of under powering VHOs so you dont get the full effeect of the lamps. 2 of the bulbs are run on a workhorse 7 but some are saying that they shorten the life of the bulbs. Anyone have any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated.Reason for downgrading is cost and the 75 will be completely drill and the 90 will be come the home for my MINIATUS Grouper.LOL

MINIATUS

04-10-2004, 03:29 PM	#76 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	well, right now i have a few acros left and the crocea clam, but i plan on going, SPS, clams, and the few softies i have sorry Craig, i guess that would have helped Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

04-10-2004, 07:53 PM	#77 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,893 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I believe Robz and Luis get the great results with their SPS tanks with 250 watt 6,500K bulbs and VHO actinics. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-10-2004, 08:17 PM	#79 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i believe your right jay i think they are running radiums __________________ 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.

04-10-2004, 08:37 PM	#80 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,893 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Then that is what I would go for! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-10-2004, 09:15 PM	#81 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	Craig, do you know if i will need a different kind of ballast for the radiums or the xm's? or will the ballast that comes with the kit work? Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

04-10-2004, 09:43 PM	#82 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	jay pm me on the lights. __________________ 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.

04-10-2004, 10:21 PM	#83 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	I had a 150W 10K HQI MH with Icecap E-ballast and Icecap bulb 12 inches off the water surface of my 20 gallon. My zoos didn't like it too much and they're doing much better under an 18W NO bulb. I'll be using two of the 150 HQI's over my 75g. My question is will I have to keep my SPS's right under the MH's or will I be able to place them pretty much anywhere? Will it depend on how close I place the lights to the waters surface? It is a 20in. tall tank and I want it to be predominately SPS's. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

04-10-2004, 11:52 PM	#84 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,893 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What ever you decide, electronic ballasts are the way to go! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-12-2004, 12:21 AM	#87 (permalink)
MINIATUS Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St.Thomas,Ontario Posts: 506 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ok heres my question on this. I have a 90 gal but plan on downgrading to a 75. I run 6 VHOs on the tank. Would it be cheaper to run halides than all these VHOs. I would like to keep some clams and some of the easier SPS in time. All 660 watts of VHOs are run on electronic ballast. Which brings me to another question for you light Gurus. I gather from articles that Ive read that Ice Cap ballast have a habit of under powering VHOs so you dont get the full effeect of the lamps. 2 of the bulbs are run on a workhorse 7 but some are saying that they shorten the life of the bulbs. Anyone have any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated.Reason for downgrading is cost and the 75 will be completely drill and the 90 will be come the home for my MINIATUS Grouper.LOL MINIATUS

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