RSM 130, 130D and 130C Mods
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Edison
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I've been contemplating what type of lighting fixture to get for my 130 and this one is now definitely in the running. The fixture will probably be purchased in the spring and that's right about the time they will have a 6 light fixture available.
I'm also looking at the Nanocustoms MH retrofit. It seems as though the USA Current MH/T5 is no longer available
I'm also looking at the Nanocustoms MH retrofit. It seems as though the USA Current MH/T5 is no longer available
Correct - Current USA dropped the Orbit line of fixtures. I've heard they now market a new LED fixture under the Ecoxotic name. Still new (and pricy) and no idea if these provide enough light:
Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: ecoxotic Panorama LED Fixtures
There are similar fixtures to the Current Orbit, by other manufacturers:
Metal Halide Lighting: Marineland Marine Series Pro Lighting at Drs Foster and Smith
I think bhazard and some others have gone with a nicely priced fixture from Aquatraders. Some replace the ballast with a better one, some don't. Price is very attractive:
Odyssea Metal Halide System
Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: ecoxotic Panorama LED Fixtures
There are similar fixtures to the Current Orbit, by other manufacturers:
Metal Halide Lighting: Marineland Marine Series Pro Lighting at Drs Foster and Smith
I think bhazard and some others have gone with a nicely priced fixture from Aquatraders. Some replace the ballast with a better one, some don't. Price is very attractive:
Odyssea Metal Halide System
Edison
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Terry, I think that LEDs are a bit too new and untested to use as main lighting. I spoke with Jeff (Lifereef) and other local LFS guys and they all seem to conclude that we should wait a while for the LED tech to mature a bit more. The power consumption of them is however, very attractive.
Thanks for the links, much appreciated!
-Ed
Thanks for the links, much appreciated!
-Ed
Edison
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I just ordered the Marineland light. It was on sale and so thought I might was well grab it and get the one hundred off.
I recall reading that I should put some type of light baffle between the water and light and then over the course of several weeks remove part of the baffle. Can you suggest something I can use to partially block the light?
Thanks
I recall reading that I should put some type of light baffle between the water and light and then over the course of several weeks remove part of the baffle. Can you suggest something I can use to partially block the light?
Thanks
redsea reefer
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You can do that or start off the halide at 2 hrs and increase it by an hour every week.
That's a nice light fixture! I would just start out with an hour or two hours of metal halide and gradually work up to 6-7 hours. I never did the light baffle thing myself. If you want to baffle, maybe a couple layers of fiberglass window screen material & remove one layer after a week or so, and the other a week later?
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redsea reefer
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Oh yeah, I forgot to say Congrats and that sure is a nice fixture...
Edison
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Thanks! I just bought a nice colony of light blue pipe organ and read that they like intense lighting. I was just contemplating getting the fixture until I read that & it helped me decide.
Just got a nice brain as well. Photos coming as soon as HP brings me a replacement monitor for the workstation. Just got the screen less than two weeks ago and it died last night
I'd run the T5s for the 10 hours. I did while I was increasing the hours on the halide, and no problem.
Link to Matt's RSM 130 - LED Conversion
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...-rsm-130d-4-aquarays-all-done.html#post756005
Want to be able to find this in the future - very well documented
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...-rsm-130d-4-aquarays-all-done.html#post756005
Want to be able to find this in the future - very well documented
Edison
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It took maybe 10 minutes to set the Marineland light up. Very easy to do with the clear instructions that came with it. It took another 45 minutes to get all the times set correctly.
Right now, the MH comes on for two hours a day & the actinic lights are on for 10 hours.
I'll increase the MH by one hour a week until they are on for 9-10 hours a day.
I just checked Lifereef and my fuge is up for build this week!
Here's a photo of the new light.
It took maybe 10 minutes to set the Marineland light up. Very easy to do with the clear instructions that came with it. It took another 45 minutes to get all the times set correctly.
Right now, the MH comes on for two hours a day & the actinic lights are on for 10 hours.
I'll increase the MH by one hour a week until they are on for 9-10 hours a day.
I just checked Lifereef and my fuge is up for build this week!
Here's a photo of the new light.
redsea reefer
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Very nice Edison!
Very nice !