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04/18/2019, 01:46 PM | #51 |
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Same tank...
Just for some additional input, I have the same 6’ 125G tank, and run (5) 80W ATI T5 bulbs. I think most would consider that the “low end” of the light requirement spectrum for reefs, but it’s worked pretty well. I don’t think I have real hi-light required critters tho, but I do have a food mix of SPS and LPS:
Good luck! John
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125g mixed reef, Apex controlled, 30g sump, RO 150sss skimmer, Eheim 1262 return, NextReef MR1 reactor w/Rox C, (2) EcoDrift 8.0 1K-2K GPH, (2) Jebao PP8 1K-2K GPH, (5) 80W ATI T5s Current Tank Info: 125G reef, Alk ~8.1, Ca 410, Mg 1350, 1.025SG |
04/18/2019, 04:37 PM | #52 |
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It’s getting there..
Really like the radions with the reeflink and proper mount. Corals are happy. So far I put them about 10” above water. I will adjust once my neighbor comes with the PAR meter. They run at 50% at peak time. Just started feeding Reefroids...And also just hooked up a carbon reactor. I leave lights on from 9am to 7pm. And I stopped with any moonlights. |
04/20/2019, 08:51 AM | #53 |
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Looking good. And I think you've just found out what a lot of us with strongly blue-shifted LED fixtures already know - it's tough to take photos without an orange filter.
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04/20/2019, 10:05 PM | #54 | |
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Absolutely hard to take good pictures. It’s frustrating because it looks so good in real life but pictures make it look bad. I still need to find the right filters to use in my iPhone camera. |
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04/22/2019, 05:22 PM | #55 |
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Just had my neighbor come over and help me with PAR readings.
First and foremost I really think I should get one. My PAR was really high hovering at about 500 at top few inches. Considering it’s not a SPS dominant tank that way over where I should be. We adjusted it so I’m in at 120 bottom and 250 top under lights with center at 160. Hope to se better growth and color soon. |
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