rippling effected

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  1. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    rippling effected. i really want to do this i find it so cool to the eye.
    do you need power heads if so i have 4.

    does anyone know how to do this.
     
    dellyjoe, Apr 3, 2011
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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    What kind of lighting do you have? It won't work with T5s. Works great with metal halide and LEDs.
     
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  3. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Do you mean shimmer? If you have MH or LED point a PH towards the surface. If you have T5 there's no way to get much shimmer effect.
     
    Clonefarmer, Apr 3, 2011
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  4. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    oooooo damit i wish i did not buy a t5.

    thanks everyone when i start a new tank 20 years from now i will put that tip in my head and keep it.
     
    dellyjoe, Apr 3, 2011
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I have MH and it works..You need MH or LEd to do it.
     
    Zoanthids21, Apr 3, 2011
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  6. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    You just have to watch what kind of LEDs. We had strip LEDs for a while, and the evenly spaced little bulbs made it look like there was a disco ball going in there LOL. Not a good look!
     
    SushiGirl, Apr 3, 2011
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