My Rebounding Reef Aquarium

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Matt Rogers, Sep 3, 2012.

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  1. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Great looking stuff Matt keep up the good work!
     
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

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    Like the new fixture!!!:) As Cheryl stated I bet your corals will color up nicely.:cool:
    What fixture is that??
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    It's not a new fixture. It is an aqua medic ocean light. Halide and T5. I just moved it
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I really like the look of it.Especially the diffuser.
     
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  5. Matt Rogers

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    Me too Vinny.

    So last night I did something I've wanted to do for a while. I had this horizontal reptile light fixture I wanted to use for my fuge with a CFL bulb. Motivated by my previous fuge light going off-line from rust, I ran to hardware store. I went for it and actually suspended this light with chain and hooks. It was hell to put in - or should I say awkward :) - but a silver marker and drilling pilot holes in the top of the inside of my cabinet was key. With the hooks, it is easy to adjust the light with the chain. I just made sure it was high enough that it would not get wet when the sump pump is off. I am happy to finally have this going.

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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    nice! you worried about all the mercury if it breaks? I like the new 6500k led bulbs you can get at the hardware store.
     
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  7. Matt Rogers

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    No I am not worried about that Alex. But I am aware of it. These bulbs really can spike growth. I'll check those out though
     
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