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This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...95#post8237895
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quote:Originally posted by Robert Patterso " hey grim I know this is off topic but where do you guys find these avatars and how do you copy them to your profile. " mine is pic of me and my Gf heading back to the trailer park after a shopping spree at walmart. Apparently you cant take the shopping carts home, or you get caught on chopper 4's camera.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by horkn
Re: avatar quote:Originally posted by Robert Patterso " hey grim I know this is off topic but where do you guys find these avatars and how do you copy them to your profile. " mine is pic of me and my Gf heading back to the trailer park after a shopping spree at walmart. Apparently you cant take the shopping carts home, or you get caught on chopper 4's camera. [/QUOTE good one horkin |
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thanks.
i had to re post it on this split because the old thread got closed.. again... see, it was worth my time to copy and paste it from the old thread
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09/28/2006, 08:23 AM | #6 |
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WHat is this, 4 splits now? I went back to the original thread a couple weeks ago. I DID NOT EVEN START THIS BEAST!!! The originator hasn't posted in here since the first week or so
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09/28/2006, 09:51 AM | #7 |
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He knew when to get out before the insanity started... =?)
*sigh* Fish tanks got pushed back on delivery for some reason Retro got pushed back on delivery for my stupidity But, I do have several bulbs sitting in my basement.... Guess it's time to kick back, relax, and let the shipping companies do their thing..... |
09/28/2006, 01:22 PM | #8 |
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hay Grim I just got a 4x54 retro with the icecap reflectors. I have a 72 gal bow front.
can you arrange my bulbs for me? front Super Actinic--UVL Aquablue------ATI Aquablue------ATI Blue Plus------ATI back and which ones should be duskdawn? thanks |
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Just how ya got it. Use the BP and SA for dusk/dawn
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09/28/2006, 02:19 PM | #10 |
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The Helios endcaps don't mount. You need to mount the reflector so the lamp clips on the reflector hold the lamp.
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09/28/2006, 03:32 PM | #11 |
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Hey Grim, did you ever get any data on overdriven lamps on icecap ballasts (with icecap reflectors)?
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What data are you looking for and for what size lamps?
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09/28/2006, 05:21 PM | #13 |
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4 54 watt lamps are 35% brighter using like 29% more power using a 660 ballast. The PAR from a 4 lamp Ice Cap system was 183 at the shallow sandbed of a 23.5 tall 125
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4 54 watt lamps are 35% brighter using like 29% more power using a 660 ballast. The PAR from a 4 lamp Ice Cap system was 183 at the shallow sandbed of a 23.5 tall 125
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Grim,
I bought a Aquactinics 36" 5 bulb fixture for my 58 gallon tank, the bulbs i got are as follows: Front ATI Blue Plus UVL Aquasun UVL Super Actinic ATI Aquablue Giesemann Actinic Plus (Reef Geeks was only had one ATI Blue Plus) Currently I just have live rock in the tank, and it has a blue and kind of wash out color to it. the various color algae doesnt stand out. If I turn off the blue lights it looks better. If I wanted a more white look, which bulbs would you change and to what? Thanks |
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09/28/2006, 06:14 PM | #17 |
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Don't know about the Lumenarc on that particular tank.
Rayist or something like that (I can't keep all the screen names straight) did a reading over a 75 which is 20" tall I think. A 175 watt Iwasaki 15K (which has the PAR output of a 250 watt Phoenix lamp) pulled off 310 at the sand running in a Lumen Max.
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Grim, I cant remember where I saw it, but you were talking with someone about how the ATI fixtures had higher output because of better cooling (fans). What kind of numbers were there for improvement? Im considering active cooling for my Tek in that case...
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09/28/2006, 10:44 PM | #19 |
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With the splash sheild in place PAR dropped from 160 or so down to 89.
My 5 lamp system in a very open canopy increased from like 130 up to 164 with a fan blowing on it. I would spect the Tek to be somewhere between the two.
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hahn, the thread is called (((important t5ho info)))) or something like that.. by TGR
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Horkn,
did the shopping cart ever get back to Walmart? rev
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I just recieced my TEK 6 light, 48" t5. I didn't get an acrylic shield by mistake. Can I get some acrylic from HD? What size will I need? Thanks!!
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Tempered glass might be a better choice for a splash guard.
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I then was able to hide it under my trailer home. I might use it for my baby stroller. LOL
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Are acrylic shields or tempered glass recommended for use with a T5 retrofit system? I don't have one currently but won't to make sure I have everything taken care of when I do upgrade. I was just planning on mounting it in my existing canopy & plugging it in.
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