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Unread 04/11/2018, 11:45 AM   #1076
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Unread 04/11/2018, 06:02 PM   #1077
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Oh nice - how's the noise/heat from the Hamilton? I know they tout their ballasts were made specifically for the Radium bulb. Is this a 250w or 400w?
They groan like a old man when they start, but I do not really hear them much once they are up and running. I have the 250 M80 ballast, the correct ones. You cannot use the 400 watt models anymore the new 400 watt bulbs cannot handle the punch when they start. You need a modern controller to use them, I have a very old controller but if the elec. goes out they will not start for 15 minutes so a cheap light times is out of the question.


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Unread 04/20/2018, 10:07 AM   #1078
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Just got my spectra and did the burn in period for the lights. It definitely heated my garage up a decent amount. Does anyone know how many amps a 72 inch fixture pulls?


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Unread 04/20/2018, 07:14 PM   #1079
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Bump to see if it can go on the same circuit


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Unread 04/21/2018, 04:32 PM   #1080
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^^^^^^^Your lighting should be staggered, don't have more than 1 MH start at the same time.


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Unread 04/21/2018, 06:15 PM   #1081
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^^^^^^^Your lighting should be staggered, don't have more than 1 MH start at the same time.
can i leave it on the same circuit though and just have my apex have one turn on, then 30 minutes another one and finally the third one 30 minutes after?


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Unread 04/22/2018, 11:13 AM   #1082
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Yes that is what I do, you have a electronic so it should be easier on the starting but a M80 ballast is a lot more abrupt more like a punch then a fast flicker so to speak.


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Unread 04/22/2018, 11:59 AM   #1083
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all set up... i have the actinics come on at 2 for an hour. Then at 3 the left MH, 3:10 the middle and 3:20 the right. The halides shut off at 10 and the actinics shut off at 11.


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Unread 04/22/2018, 03:47 PM   #1084
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Well in the end stay with that cycle, maybe run the halides for a hour then ramp up 15 minutes every month unless you have a high demand right away, if so maybe just go 4 hours to start.


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Unread 04/22/2018, 06:18 PM   #1085
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Well in the end stay with that cycle, maybe run the halides for a hour then ramp up 15 minutes every month unless you have a high demand right away, if so maybe just go 4 hours to start.
I have mostly SPS. so far everything seems to be loving the halides instead of the crappy ecotech gen 2


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Unread 05/02/2018, 07:39 AM   #1086
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Giesemann Spectra meets KessilA360WE

I finally have my tank up and running. I have to say that I absolutely love the Spectra/Kessil combo although I think the Spectra could actually handle the 42"X24"X21" tank just fine alone. But the combo of shimmer and late evening viewing under LEDs was worth the investment. Here is a short video. Hope you enjoy.




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Unread 05/13/2018, 04:56 PM   #1087
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Hey guys looking to buy a 36” spectra please send me a text if anyone is selling one

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Unread 05/13/2018, 07:37 PM   #1088
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^^^^^ Not that I am aware of but they do not make a 36" model.


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Unread 05/13/2018, 07:40 PM   #1089
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seems that some of the corals are not a fan of the spectra


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Unread 05/13/2018, 08:23 PM   #1090
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^^^^^^ Can you raise it up.


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Unread 05/14/2018, 12:56 AM   #1091
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^^^^^ Not that I am aware of but they do not make a 36" model.
Wow really that sucks
I saw on coralvalve website that they had a 36” one


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Can I get away with a single 400w radium 24” spectra on a 36x30x18 tank or should I go with 2?

Or 1 spectra and 2 xr15 on the end of the fixture


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Unread 05/14/2018, 07:21 AM   #1093
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^^^^^^ Can you raise it up.
Unfortunately not. I'm at around 10 inches off the water too


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Unread 05/14/2018, 11:53 PM   #1094
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^^^ How long are running the MH on for? Can you shorten the timeframe?


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Unread 05/15/2018, 08:45 AM   #1095
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I am in the process of building a 375g tank. I have decided to run MH With LED supplementation. Tank dimensions are 96" x 30" x 30". I will be using Lumen Bright SE Large Reflectors and have decided to use the Giesemann Megachrome Crystal 17,500K SE 400W bulb. Can anyone recommend a good ballast for this combination. I know choices a slim theses days. With all the reading I have done everything points to Hamilton, Luxcore or lumatec. Are any of these the best or am I missing something better? Sorry in advance if this is the wrong thread.


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Unread 05/15/2018, 01:47 PM   #1096
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^^^ How long are running the MH on for? Can you shorten the timeframe?
3pm to 10pm


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Unread 05/15/2018, 09:14 PM   #1097
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Can you shorten the time period? Will affect other corals or just try to find a darker spot in the tank?


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Unread 05/15/2018, 09:38 PM   #1098
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^^^^^ Not that I am aware of but they do not make a 36" model.
I guess they do make 36” unit but it’s the iridium
I just purchased one from a retailer


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Unread 05/16/2018, 06:16 AM   #1099
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Can I get away with a single 400w radium 24” spectra on a 36x30x18 tank or should I go with 2?

Or 1 spectra and 2 xr15 on the end of the fixture
That should work well. Even 250 W would be fine. I run my 24" on a 42"X24" tank (21" high) and I suppliment with two Kessil's but more for late evening effect then for the corals. I think the Spectra can handle it just fine.


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Those that are running the spectra, how high off the water are you keeping it?


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