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gamma · 03-18-2004, 05:12 PM

Heat? Even w/ the lighting adequately spaced above the tank? What do you do to cool your tank?

GaMmA

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Posted by: Matt RogersPosted on: Today at 7:37pm
I can't believe your girlfriend came in last. heh. If she reads that I think you can rearrange your list!

Matt, even though I've spent a lot of $$$ on this hobby, it will never compare to how much $$$ I spend on...I mean "WITH" my girlfriend

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A reef tank is great, but you can't "snuggle" with it

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Craig Manoukian · 03-18-2004, 05:16 PM

250 watts gives you more options as Matt pointed out!

NUGIO · 03-18-2004, 09:09 PM

I would also agree with 250w more options and availability.
As for too much light....only if it heats up your tank . Im running 3 400w 10k on a 135g and it goes up 3 degrees by the end of the day which is not to bad.But i did have to redo my canopy (taller)

03-19-2004, 02:58 AM

GamMa,
Would that be Girlfriend ver 5.0 or 6.0?

gamma · 03-19-2004, 06:24 AM

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Posted by: NUGIOPosted on: Today at 12:09am
As for too much light....only if it heats up your tank . Im running 3 400w 10k on a 135g and it goes up 3 degrees by the end of the day which is not to bad.

After modifying your canopy was it ok or was a cooler also req'd to bring the temp down?

GaMmA

gamma · 03-19-2004, 06:32 AM

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Posted by: NautilusPosted on: Today at 5:58am
GamMa,
Would that be Girlfriend ver 5.0 or 6.0?

Nautilus, I replaced girlfriend 7.2 to girlfriend 8.1x about a yr ago. Still going well, but may need to install some accessories to maintain 8.1x. Next planned upgrade is a cruise. Should bring her up to girlfriend 8.2. No plans to move to 9.0, but there's always the possiblity of girlfriend 8.2 to upgrade to boyfriend 5.0

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GaMmA

Matt Rogers · 03-19-2004, 08:29 AM

[quote author=GaMmA link=board=lighting;num=1079628479;start=15#20 date=03/18/04 at 20:12:33]Heat? Even w/ the lighting adequately spaced above the tank? *What do you do to cool your tank?
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Yeah even with space. MH lamps crank out the heat. I use fans, have a semi-open top and my chiller just came in the mail yesterday! Can't wait to set it up.

gamma · 03-19-2004, 01:47 PM

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Posted by: Matt RogersPosted on:
I use fans, have a semi-open top and my chiller just came in the mail yesterday!

I'll have 2 fans going in the canopy w/ a 12" space between the aquarium and the lighting.

What chiller did you get and if I may ask, what did it set you back $$$? I hear they're really expensive.

Matt Rogers · 03-19-2004, 02:08 PM

That's a good amount of space, should help.

I got the Coolworks IceProbe Chiller with Controller.

It's only good for nano tanks though. Since I have about 15 gallons of water volume, should be fine. It's a lot bigger than I thought and really high tec looking.

Craig Manoukian · 03-20-2004, 07:15 AM

I have two fans and open spaces in the top. A swamp cooler vent very close by for those hot summer days. Mine stays right at 80 degrees.