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04-26-2007, 06:27 PM
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#181 (permalink)
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Like I told you I deal with lights on a daily bases and as for a T-5 you can have them they are totally over rated I remember the same stuff when the P/C's hit.. those VHO light that tank up far more then any T-5's would. I think most just used the wrong VHO bulbs . I like the VHO's and until there is something that can out do them in real world conditions I see nothing to make me want to leave the Farm (: No 4 T-5's could light that deep into the tank. Also on that ballast the bulbs will run 16 to 18months not a problem so don't toss them at 9 to 12 months. The tank looks great Otty a great job you did there old boy. _________ Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible (Doug Larson) | 
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04-26-2007, 07:29 PM
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#182 (permalink)
| | Bikers are a dying breed!
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elizabethtown, IN Age: 40
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Originally Posted by Tangster  The tank looks great Otty a great job you did there old boy. | Thanks for the help and answering all the questions I had. Bet you thought you were around a 3 year old again...what's that....why......what's this.....hows come you do that.... 
Thanks again old friend, I look forward to meeting and Annick in August, you also need to take the scooter for a spin so you can remember the old dayz.  _________ Scott 265g (Peninsula)
3x400w MH's, 4x95w Actinics, AAT Lunar Lights, OM 4-way CL, PM Bullet 3 Skimmer, DelZone Eclipse 1 O3 Generator, WavySea Plus for return, AAT Kalk Reactor, KNOP Ca Reactor w/PM Second Chamber, TradeWinds Chiller, ACIII Controller, Oceanus ATO, PM PO4 Reactor, 75g Sump, 30g Fuge Born March 5, 2007 Parameters My 265 Gal. Tank Thread   | |
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04-27-2007, 10:52 PM
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#183 (permalink)
| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Age: 23
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I hate to differ, but I love my t-5's!! They are alot brighter than most VHO systems Ive seen. You know they are bright when you almost bleach a plate coral, and an open brain on the bottom of a 20" tank... It is all about reflectors. But all to their own  .
Otty your tank is looking awesome!!!!! I havent looked through the forums in a few weeks, and your up and running!! I bet the fish you brought over from the 55 are in heaven,  . I know that tang is lovin it. I cant wait to see that tank 6 months from now, full of corals and growth!!
Michael _________ 15 Gallon Nano, Current USA 80 watt PC Light, Pengiun HOB Refug, Pair of clowns one ocellaris and one purcula!
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04-28-2007, 04:01 AM
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#184 (permalink)
| | Montipora Digitata
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada
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Great looking tank Otty!
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04-28-2007, 07:52 AM
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#185 (permalink)
| | Bikers are a dying breed!
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elizabethtown, IN Age: 40
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Originally Posted by Birchell I hate to differ, but I love my t-5's!! They are alot brighter than most VHO systems Ive seen. You know they are bright when you almost bleach a plate coral, and an open brain on the bottom of a 20" tank... It is all about reflectors. | Well add 10" more and from what I read T-5's won't penetrate that deep but people have success with them on narrower tanks. I never thought a florescent bulb could light up a room so bright that it is to the point of straining your eyes. Almost like that little blind spot you see after you catch a GMAW flash, just not as bad.
Wish you lived a little closer my friend and I would let you decide from you own view....oh by the way..thought you were flying in for our local reef club meeting...
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Originally Posted by sssnake Great looking tank Otty!
Nice job man | Thanks! Has the great cycle started..... | |
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05-04-2007, 08:58 AM
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#186 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Dec 2006
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your tank looks great Otty | |
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05-07-2007, 08:17 AM
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#187 (permalink)
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Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 39
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How about some new pics now that you've got some corals in the tank? | |
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05-07-2007, 09:51 AM
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#188 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by amcarrig How about some new pics now that you've got some corals in the tank? | I will try, the 55 gal used to take good pics but the MH's in this one gives my camera fits. It's either too dim or too bright... | |
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05-07-2007, 09:55 AM
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#189 (permalink)
| | Clown Trigger
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Louis
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Wow Scott
I haven't been back on this thread in ages. AWESOME JOB!!!! | |
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05-07-2007, 09:59 AM
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#190 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Otty I will try, the 55 gal used to take good pics but the MH's in this one gives my camera fits. It's either too dim or too bright... | What camera are you using? I may be able to help
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