Input on Lighting Arrangement

cuffem · 10-13-2005, 08:27 PM

I have a 75gal reef ready right now and I may upgrade to a 90 gal or so later on but not anytime soon. Right now I have a Custom Sealife 65w pc set up along with a Croalife 65w pc setup. I dont like the coralife unit due to undersized fans and color of the flat type pins is not the same as the square pin lights. I am considering removing the Coralife set and leave the Custom Sealife ones on and supplement it with metal halides only. This is the setup I am looking at http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium...res.asp?CartId=
Which do you think would be better the 175w or 250w. From sand to top is 16" I have some fish and mostly softy corals. I would like to get a clam or anenome later on. I dont have a canopy so the retrofit is out. Any input or thoughts would be appreciated.

Kensn · 10-13-2005, 08:47 PM

Well the link did not work for me, but you are at the questionable depth for 175 or 250 wt. I think the 250wt MHs will give you the opportunity to keep any high light demanding item you want to keep, and transfer to a 90 when needed. It does not sound like you have too many high light dependant items now, but you would be set for something later. Any low light item can be put under a ledge on in a shaded part of the tank. I find it much easier to find a low light spot, then a real highly lighted area.

cuffem · 10-13-2005, 08:59 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_....asp?CartId =

Maybe this link will work. It is the Captive Sun Hood with dual mogul based mh.

Woodstock · 10-13-2005, 09:45 PM

I agree with Ken. Go with the 250's.

That fixture looks just like the Hamilton canopy I purchased. I'm happy with mine. I removed the acrylic sheild and have the canopy placed directly on the tank.

Woodstock · 10-13-2005, 09:47 PM

Ohhh... just be ready for a water temperature increase! 2 fans in my sump area keeps the temp down just fine. It evaporates about 2 gal per day~~ I LOVE my auto top off!!

Kensn · 10-13-2005, 09:47 PM

Looks like a nice unit. Looks like a pretty good deal.

cuffem · 10-13-2005, 11:55 PM

I have been trying to compare prices with hellolights,championlighting, hamilton technology and so on for a deascent price.

Kensn · 10-14-2005, 12:07 AM

Well one thing I was thinking was to use the money difference from the retro kits to put towards a hood, but then again the one you are looking at would tranfer to a 90 quiet nicely.

I really didn't find a better price anywhere.

cuffem · 10-14-2005, 12:10 AM

Do you think there will be an issue using the two hoods, since the actininc will not be on both sides of the halides?

Kensn · 10-14-2005, 12:32 AM

I have my 2 atinics in the very front part of my 90 suported right above the top of the tank.

Woodstock · 10-14-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

The evening plane rises up from the runway
Over constellations of light
I look down into a million houses
And wonder what you're doing tonight

Rush

nice sig..good song...

Kensn · 10-14-2005, 11:50 AM

Thanks Woodstock......

10-13-2005, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
cuffem Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston ,Texas Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Input on Lighting Arrangement I have a 75gal reef ready right now and I may upgrade to a 90 gal or so later on but not anytime soon. Right now I have a Custom Sealife 65w pc set up along with a Croalife 65w pc setup. I dont like the coralife unit due to undersized fans and color of the flat type pins is not the same as the square pin lights. I am considering removing the Coralife set and leave the Custom Sealife ones on and supplement it with metal halides only. This is the setup I am looking at http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium...res.asp?CartId= Which do you think would be better the 175w or 250w. From sand to top is 16" I have some fish and mostly softy corals. I would like to get a clam or anenome later on. I dont have a canopy so the retrofit is out. Any input or thoughts would be appreciated.

10-13-2005, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement Well the link did not work for me, but you are at the questionable depth for 175 or 250 wt. I think the 250wt MHs will give you the opportunity to keep any high light demanding item you want to keep, and transfer to a 90 when needed. It does not sound like you have too many high light dependant items now, but you would be set for something later. Any low light item can be put under a ledge on in a shaded part of the tank. I find it much easier to find a low light spot, then a real highly lighted area. __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

10-13-2005, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
cuffem Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston ,Texas Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_....asp?CartId = Maybe this link will work. It is the Captive Sun Hood with dual mogul based mh.

10-13-2005, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,829 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement I agree with Ken. Go with the 250's. That fixture looks just like the Hamilton canopy I purchased. I'm happy with mine. I removed the acrylic sheild and have the canopy placed directly on the tank. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-13-2005, 09:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,829 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement Ohhh... just be ready for a water temperature increase! 2 fans in my sump area keeps the temp down just fine. It evaporates about 2 gal per day~~ I LOVE my auto top off!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-13-2005, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement Looks like a nice unit. Looks like a pretty good deal. __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush Last edited by Kensn : 10-13-2005 at 11:04 PM.

10-13-2005, 11:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
cuffem Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston ,Texas Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement I have been trying to compare prices with hellolights,championlighting, hamilton technology and so on for a deascent price.

10-14-2005, 12:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement Well one thing I was thinking was to use the money difference from the retro kits to put towards a hood, but then again the one you are looking at would tranfer to a 90 quiet nicely. I really didn't find a better price anywhere. __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

10-14-2005, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
cuffem Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston ,Texas Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement Do you think there will be an issue using the two hoods, since the actininc will not be on both sides of the halides?

10-14-2005, 12:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement I have my 2 atinics in the very front part of my 90 suported right above the top of the tank. __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

10-14-2005, 11:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Input on Lighting Arrangement Thanks Woodstock...... __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

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