Marineland light :)

Discussion in '2010 3reef DIY Video Contest' started by Dingo, Jun 9, 2010.

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Well I got the light today! I have to say this fixture is realllly amazing! I am very pleased with it :D
    here is the nice packaging:
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    And the before:
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    And the after:
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    Actinics:
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Oh my gosh!!! It looks soooooo much better with the new lights! Congrats!!
     
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  4. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Much better! Congrats!
     
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  5. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    So... uhh, what lights did you have before and what are ya gonna do with them? ;)

    That aside, congrats man that thing is off the hook!
     
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  6. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    i had this reallly old PC fixture... it is literally falling apart and i am surprised that it still works lol. but i have no clue what im doing with it... probably gut it out and use the PC's as a fuge light ;)
     
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  7. Estee

    Estee Bristle Worm

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    Congrats! Having the same Marineland lighting, I would just caution you to never run the battery backup low, as it can cause all sorts of havoc on the control panel preventing you from turning on the lights manually!
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Wow. That thing is awesome.
     
  10. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Wow, the tank looks soo much different with them! Congrats!
     
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  11. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Nice light fixture. Congrats on winning it. :)
     
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  12. CoralQueen

    CoralQueen Feather Duster

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    It looks really great on your tank!! Congrats on winning ;D