Lighting Poll!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Bruce, Dec 10, 2005.

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Should I Change From PC ---> Mhs?

  1. Yeah go for it!

    19 vote(s)
    79.2%

  2. Nah, dont risk the corals...

    5 vote(s)
    20.8%
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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Well...ill put my fate in your hands!
     
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I said Yes. MORE POWER!!!

    I know your concerned with your softies but they will do OK if you cut you photo period at the begining and slowly increase it

    J
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    yup, hey jason, what do you think of the new current orbit 48" one? it has 2 150 mh hqi and 2 pc...i think 130 wtt :)
     
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  4. Bruce

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  5. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    I voted no. Bruce seems to have a great tank, which from other posts is doing well. I don't understand this "more power" philosophy. What is it that we're trying to fix?
     
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  6. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    well...i am just thinking that maybe my hard corals will do better with more lighting...i am still not 100% sure i am doing this...im about 50% and well...i am still worried
     
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  7. szidls

    szidls Feather Duster

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    Another yes vote Bruce. As Jason said,"Cut the photo period". You can also buy some bug screen or shade screen. Place several layers over the tank top. Remove a layer a week to help your corals acclimate to the new light. Also you might want to do some aquascaping to keep your "less" light demanding corals farther from the hallides.8)
    Scott
     
    szidls, Dec 11, 2005
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  8. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    Go for it It was the best move I have made
    I realy like my sunpod by current, no atinics but 1400k bulbs and great moon lights
     
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  9. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    ya i am thinking to defenitly do aquascaping...but my colt coral cannot be moved because it is attatched to so many rocks... :(
     
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  10. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    Go for it Bruce !!!;D You won't be sorry 8) Just fallow one of the photo acclimation procedures I gave you in the other thread and you will have no problems. ;) 8) ........... John
     
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