GHL Mitras Club - Page 17

Kroamium · 03/01/2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

Based on your depth you have have the Mitras fairly high so the spread "should" counteract the issue with the brace providing the brace is clear glass.

Having said that as you are 36" wide two units either side would of course be optimum, however start with 3 see how you get on.

Thank you for the quick feeback. The tank is built of 3/4" acrylic. I think i will go with 3 for now as i like the look of some shadows in the tank. It makes it look like some ocean depth. But whats great about the Mitras is the expandability with out changing out whole fixtures/set ups.

Kroamium · 03/01/2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl2007

Kroamium That is going to be one SWEET tank once you have it all set up.

I agree with Michael that optimum would be

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I'm hoping so, and with the money being spent on it the wife says it better be.

M007 · 03/01/2013, 04:32 PM

I have 3 over 84x28 and have shadows, love it! Looks far mote realistic than some of plutonium space modulator DTs out there. The fish like it too

Tater11 · 03/05/2013, 10:37 PM

Where can I buy these in the us?

AQD_ottawa · 03/06/2013, 06:19 AM

pm me for full list of retailers

Clownin Aroun · 03/06/2013, 02:04 PM

Any word in when these will be coming in and shipping out for those who are waiting!?!?!?

AQD_ottawa · 03/06/2013, 02:06 PM

in yesterday ships tomorrow

Clownin Aroun · 03/06/2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

in yesterday ships tomorrow

WOOT WOOT!!!!!!

dcmartinpc · 03/06/2013, 05:48 PM

Awesome!!! I should have it early next week then once Reef Bytes gets them and ships it my way!

Yeah!!!

michael stuart · 03/06/2013, 07:33 PM

Hi guys
How many mitres do you think are needed for a tank measuring
48 (long), 24 (wide) and only 12 (high). These are inches.
The aquarium is a total fishless SPS system currently lit by
two 400 watt halides. I can live with shadows at each end. Heat will soon become an issue so want to move to LED. I can get the mitres in Ireland.
Thanks for any replies in advance.
Michael

michael stuart · 03/06/2013, 07:36 PM

Aaahhhh I mean mitras.
Michael

Clownin Aroun · 03/06/2013, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael stuart

Hi guys
How many mitres do you think are needed for a tank measuring
48 (long), 24 (wide) and only 12 (high). These are inches.
The aquarium is a total fishless SPS system currently lit by
two 400 watt halides. I can live with shadows at each end. Heat will soon become an issue so want to move to LED. I can get the mitres in Ireland.
Thanks for any replies in advance.
Michael

2 is more then enough but you might have to run them very low percentage wise.

I can't wait to get mine!!!!!!

dcmartinpc · 03/06/2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by michael stuart

Hi guys
How many mitres do you think are needed for a tank measuring
48 (long), 24 (wide) and only 12 (high). These are inches.
The aquarium is a total fishless SPS system currently lit by
two 400 watt halides. I can live with shadows at each end. Heat will soon become an issue so want to move to LED. I can get the mitres in Ireland.
Thanks for any replies in advance.
Michael

1 MIGHT do it... But you would definitely have dark edges on the long side of the tank. From what I understand, the Mitras can effectively light at least 2' x 3' so 2 might be the best option if you want full coverage and equivalent light to your 2 current 400w halides.

Don

loup · 03/06/2013, 08:25 PM

I would say start with one and see if you can live some shadow on the edges. I would say its a small minimal shadow on the side

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael stuart

Hi guys
How many mitres do you think are needed for a tank measuring
48 (long), 24 (wide) and only 12 (high). These are inches.
The aquarium is a total fishless SPS system currently lit by
two 400 watt halides. I can live with shadows at each end. Heat will soon become an issue so want to move to LED. I can get the mitres in Ireland.
Thanks for any replies in advance.
Michael

dcmartinpc · 03/06/2013, 09:04 PM

I am going to be ordering a tank mount for my Mitras that I will be running on my Nano Cube (18x18x18 effectively) and I need to tell them how high off the tank I want the fixture. I was thinking 8 inches. Is that far enough off the water that I will get good coverage, but not an insane amount of light spill? I figured this is about the best place to ask

Thanks!

Don

michael stuart · 03/07/2013, 04:10 AM

Thanks very much folks for speedy replies. I think I might go with one initially and see how that goes. Thanks again.
Michael

BigAl2007 · 03/07/2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dcmartinpc

I am going to be ordering a tank mount for my Mitras that I will be running on my Nano Cube (18x18x18 effectively) and I need to tell them how high off the tank I want the fixture. I was thinking 8 inches. Is that far enough off the water that I will get good coverage, but not an insane amount of light spill? I figured this is about the best place to ask

Thanks!

Don

***Updated***

Per the GHL specs it says

"allowing at least a minimum distance of 20 cm to the water surfac"

dcmartinpc · 03/07/2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl2007

***Updated***

Per the GHL specs it says

"allowing at least a minimum distance of 20 cm to the water surfac"

So that's about 7.8" or so. So 8" off the water is safe for the fixture. So the remaining question is, will the spread be sufficient for 18x18 at 8" off the water?

Thanks everyone in advance!

Don

Clownin Aroun · 03/07/2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dcmartinpc

So that's about 7.8" or so. So 8" off the water is safe for the fixture. So the remaining question is, will the spread be sufficient for 18x18 at 8" off the water?

Thanks everyone in advance!

Don

one will be MORE then enough for an 18x18
I have 2 on the way for a 50x36x30 lol

dcmartinpc · 03/07/2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Clownin Aroun

one will be MORE then enough for an 18x18
I have 2 on the way for a 50x36x30 lol

I completely agree 1 is way more than I need, but what I am trying to confirm is that 8" off the water is sufficient. I am ordering a tank mount for the light so I won't be able to raise and lower the light. I need to order the mount for the correct height out of the gate.

Don

Rotknee · 03/07/2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dcmartinpc

I completely agree 1 is way more than I need, but what I am trying to confirm is that 8" off the water is sufficient. I am ordering a tank mount for the light so I won't be able to raise and lower the light. I need to order the mount for the correct height out of the gate.

Don

If you are talking about the custom Mitras Rack from Modular LED.ca I ordered one as well. I ordered the 8" version. GHL recommends ~7.9" ATW (20cm) and the 8" fixture would place the bottom of the lamp roughly 8.75 inches above the water line in my tank. That's where I have them hanging now and it is working well.

dcmartinpc · 03/08/2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotknee

If you are talking about the custom Mitras Rack from Modular LED.ca I ordered one as well. I ordered the 8" version. GHL recommends ~7.9" ATW (20cm) and the 8" fixture would place the bottom of the lamp roughly 8.75 inches above the water line in my tank. That's where I have them hanging now and it is working well.

That is the one. They are the only ones I have found that have anything like it. I just ordered it so hopefully it should be here next week.

Don

BigAl2007 · 03/08/2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dcmartinpc

That is the one. They are the only ones I have found that have anything like it. I just ordered it so hopefully it should be here next week.

Don

Don it sounds like you're getting all of your ducks in order! The next couple of weeks should be like Christmas for you

dcmartinpc · 03/08/2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl2007

Don it sounds like you're getting all of your ducks in order! The next couple of weeks should be like Christmas for you

I'm trying

I am hoping I might get lucky and have both of them by the end of next week!

Don

Clownin Aroun · 03/08/2013, 02:23 PM

My tank is coming Monday, custom sump Tuesday and my 2 mitras Wednesday!!!! This is wayyyyyy better then Christmas!!

03/01/2013, 04:32 PM	#403
M007 Acro Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,631	I have 3 over 84x28 and have shadows, love it! Looks far mote realistic than some of plutonium space modulator DTs out there. The fish like it too __________________ Mixed reef emphasis on SPS. Tangs, Triggers, Bartlets, CBB, Goldflake Angel, and a Pigmy or two. Current Tank Info: 250G SPS Mixed Reef. ATLAS 84x28x24. SuperMarin 250. Cebu Sun 3 x 250WMH Radiums 4 x 80W T5. Profilux 3 w/GHL dosing CA-ALK-MG. Moved by Tunze and Vertex. Reef Octopus 5K return.

03/06/2013, 06:19 AM	#405
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	pm me for full list of retailers __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

03/06/2013, 02:06 PM	#407
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	in yesterday ships tomorrow __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

03/06/2013, 05:48 PM	#409
dcmartinpc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 331	Awesome!!! I should have it early next week then once Reef Bytes gets them and ships it my way! Yeah!!! __________________ I glue animals to rocks... Current Tank Info: 225G 5x3x2, 2 x 400w Radium on Dual PFO HQI, 2-Blue+, 2-Actinic, 2 x MP40w ES, 2 x Maxspect Gyre and 60 Cube LPS, 6-Blue+, 2-Purple+, 2xMP40w ES. Common 150 Rubbermaid sump. All driven with an Apex.

03/06/2013, 09:04 PM	#415
dcmartinpc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 331	I am going to be ordering a tank mount for my Mitras that I will be running on my Nano Cube (18x18x18 effectively) and I need to tell them how high off the tank I want the fixture. I was thinking 8 inches. Is that far enough off the water that I will get good coverage, but not an insane amount of light spill? I figured this is about the best place to ask Thanks! Don __________________ I glue animals to rocks... Current Tank Info: 225G 5x3x2, 2 x 400w Radium on Dual PFO HQI, 2-Blue+, 2-Actinic, 2 x MP40w ES, 2 x Maxspect Gyre and 60 Cube LPS, 6-Blue+, 2-Purple+, 2xMP40w ES. Common 150 Rubbermaid sump. All driven with an Apex.

03/05/2013, 10:37 PM	#404
Tater11 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: centralia,il Posts: 1,111	Where can I buy these in the us?

03/06/2013, 02:04 PM	#406
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	Any word in when these will be coming in and shipping out for those who are waiting!?!?!?

03/06/2013, 07:33 PM	#410
michael stuart Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Belfast, N.Ireland Posts: 19	Hi guys How many mitres do you think are needed for a tank measuring 48 (long), 24 (wide) and only 12 (high). These are inches. The aquarium is a total fishless SPS system currently lit by two 400 watt halides. I can live with shadows at each end. Heat will soon become an issue so want to move to LED. I can get the mitres in Ireland. Thanks for any replies in advance. Michael

03/06/2013, 07:36 PM	#411
michael stuart Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Belfast, N.Ireland Posts: 19	Aaahhhh I mean mitras. Michael

03/07/2013, 04:10 AM	#416
michael stuart Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Belfast, N.Ireland Posts: 19	Thanks very much folks for speedy replies. I think I might go with one initially and see how that goes. Thanks again. Michael

03/08/2013, 02:23 PM	#425
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	My tank is coming Monday, custom sump Tuesday and my 2 mitras Wednesday!!!! This is wayyyyyy better then Christmas!!