Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended - Page 2

Woodstock · 09-12-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Snelly40

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=ES53502

what u guys think about these???

Nice fixture! I don't recall how deep your tank is but here are some great links regarding lighting!
Aquarium Lighting 101

Lighting The Reef Tank

boozeman · 09-12-2006, 08:07 PM

fixture wise.. the Sfiligoi infinity pendant with the acls electronic dimmer makes me drool

www.aquariumobsessed.com

cheeks69 · 09-12-2006, 08:14 PM

I didn't like the XM bulbs they have very high PAR and severely damaged my corals,,,you really need to take your time to allow your corals to adjust to these bulbs especially with 400 watters. I have the aquaconnect 14k but my next bulb will be reeflux 10k.

Witfull · 09-12-2006, 08:16 PM

when i get mine, ill just put the plexi shield in, that cuts allot of par and burning. i might raise it 2" also.

Witfull · 09-12-2006, 08:18 PM

billy, how high are your lights form the water?

cheeks69 · 09-12-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by powdertang05

xm 10k are the best for growth and just plain white not yellow white ahhhhh

For a time XM bulbs were running yellow, like 65k type yellow. I had to have mine's replaced and this wasn't an isolated issue. From what SueT mentioned they started making them I believe in China and the quality went down. I believe the problem has been corrected but I'm not going back to them anytime soon since I do like a little blue.

Witfull · 09-12-2006, 09:25 PM

well, thats why i will oder form hellolights.

cheeks69 · 09-12-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

well, thats why i will oder form hellolights.

That's where I bought mine. I contacted XM and they were giving me the runaround until I mentioned I was a member of several reefing boards and others were having similar problems...I had a new bulb in a couple of days

Witfull · 09-12-2006, 10:10 PM

glad to hear it weorked out. i like that hellolights is now guaranteeing the lights now with out question. dont like it, send it back.

lcstorc · 09-13-2006, 06:27 AM

We need to get them as a sponsor. Somebody get them to do a search for their name on the forum and we just might get them.

They seem to have good prices and their customer service is great with really fast shipping. I placed an order late yesterday and when I checked my email last night it was already shipped. Knowing about the guarantee makes me like them even better.

Gina · 09-13-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

For a time XM bulbs were running yellow, like 65k type yellow. I had to have mine's replaced and this wasn't an isolated issue. From what SueT mentioned they started making them I believe in China and the quality went down. I believe the problem has been corrected but I'm not going back to them anytime soon since I do like a little blue.

We had gotten a batch of those also! Called the company and got new bulbs.
Second set was better.

billyr98 · 09-13-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

billy, how high are your lights form the water?

about 7-8" from the water... i can go up another 2" if i need too..

You guys are saying these XM 10ks are really high par, now i am worried to get them... please more input...

cheeks69 · 09-13-2006, 04:26 PM

The corals can adjust but it will take time and you'll have to drastically reduce the photoperiod IMHO.

billyr98 · 09-13-2006, 05:14 PM

the length of time is fine with me... i run MHs for 8 hrs now.. what do you recommend?

cheeks69 · 09-13-2006, 06:34 PM

I would cut the photoperiod in half and wait at least a couple of weeks to see how your corals react, if well then slowly increase it.

View Poll Results: 400w MH - Single Ended with four 96w PC Actinics
XM 10k	10	34.48%
XM 15k	3	10.34%
XM 20k	1	3.45%
Ushio 10k	3	10.34%
Ushio 20k	0	0%
Radium 20k	1	3.45%
AB 10k	0	0%
CoralVue 20k	1	3.45%
CoralVue 10k	0	0%
Reeflux 10k	3	10.34%
Ushio 14k	1	3.45%
Reeflux 12k	0	0%
Iwaski 6k	1	3.45%
Sunburst 12k	1	3.45%
Blueline 10k+	0	0%
Blueline 20k	0	0%
Hamilton 10k	0	0%
Hamilton 14k	4	13.79%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

09-12-2006, 08:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended fixture wise.. the Sfiligoi infinity pendant with the acls electronic dimmer makes me drool www.aquariumobsessed.com __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

09-12-2006, 08:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended I didn't like the XM bulbs they have very high PAR and severely damaged my corals,,,you really need to take your time to allow your corals to adjust to these bulbs especially with 400 watters. I have the aquaconnect 14k but my next bulb will be reeflux 10k. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

09-13-2006, 06:27 AM	#25 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,895 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended We need to get them as a sponsor. Somebody get them to do a search for their name on the forum and we just might get them. They seem to have good prices and their customer service is great with really fast shipping. I placed an order late yesterday and when I checked my email last night it was already shipped. Knowing about the guarantee makes me like them even better. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

09-13-2006, 04:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended The corals can adjust but it will take time and you'll have to drastically reduce the photoperiod IMHO. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

09-13-2006, 05:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended the length of time is fine with me... i run MHs for 8 hrs now.. what do you recommend? __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-13-2006, 06:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended I would cut the photoperiod in half and wait at least a couple of weeks to see how your corals react, if well then slowly increase it. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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