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09/22/2017, 09:30 AM | #1001 |
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That is correct. I believe you are right too. I am dying to go for a Spectra as well, as it would be the cheapest way to light my 80inch long tank. I want to have a single fixture to minimize clutter. The 60'' Matrixx I would say is good for 60inches as the T5's coverage does not extend much beyond the length of the tubes. However, the T5's already put out a lot of heat so having a 72'' Spectra with 3x250w MH kind of scares me away from that...
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09/22/2017, 09:53 AM | #1002 |
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A 60" T5 easily covers 72". You will just have to be selective on what goes in the very edges of the tank. Move the rock work 6" off each side though and you're only having to light 68". Low light SPS or LPS will do just fine. For years I've run shorter fixtures than tank with little issue
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09/25/2017, 04:04 PM | #1005 | |
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tank can hit 82 if i am not running Central Air. Based on this, i do not think i can go MH without a chiller. Expensive proposition for a good 1/2hp chiller What are you running for a Chiller |
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09/25/2017, 04:13 PM | #1006 | |
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09/25/2017, 04:28 PM | #1007 |
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Thanks i know nothing about chillers. The 1/2 hp unit i was directed to was over $1k
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09/30/2017, 11:15 AM | #1009 |
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Selling my 3 months old Spectra if anybody is interest... Can be seen here http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2653109
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10/01/2017, 10:23 AM | #1010 |
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i have a 48" spectra with new bulbs and ballasts and a bunch of other free new convenience extras with it at a silly low price if anyone is looking, thanks!
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10/02/2017, 07:58 PM | #1011 |
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Hi all,
looking at an Aurora over a 5x2x2 mixed tank. If you had the choice would you run the 1500mm over the 1200mm? I'm also wondering what peoples T5 combo is. Never used T5 so at a loss. Thanks!
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11/12/2017, 01:15 AM | #1012 |
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Just got a new Giesemann Aurora 60" and can't get it to turn on. One of my T5s broke in shipping so I only have 3 of 4 installed right now. Would this prevent the unit from turning on? I can't get the LEDs on or any bluetooth signal.
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11/12/2017, 02:08 AM | #1013 |
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No, its rooted.
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11/12/2017, 08:46 AM | #1014 |
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Soon will be starting my spectra project. Will be modifying the mesh-spacers to accomodate two Kessil A160's on the outside and a A360W in the middle. Will post pics once it get it going
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11/12/2017, 09:32 AM | #1015 |
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Guess I should post here, just joined the club lest week with a Spectra 72". Love it so far.
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11/13/2017, 11:17 AM | #1016 | |
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Some have done previously, but I find flaws with them since hey usually dont modify the mesh and therefore make it really tought to change bulbs later on. I will try to make it so the mesh comes off from the top so the kessil lenses can be removed easily allowing the MH housing glass to slide freely. Will use the kessils for dusk/dawn, bedore and after the halides go on/off. Will also gry to run an EX5 on each side along with a blue + for blue supplementation. I agree radiums for main lighting/kessils for blues cant be beat
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11/15/2017, 09:27 PM | #1019 |
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After a week of running my 72" Spectra, my 220 tank varies only .5 degree higher than previously per the Temp graph on my Apex. I put a fan in the canopy and the temp graph went back exactly to how it was before, up and down 1 degree. I was worried that I would need a chiller, and I still may in summer (its winter here now) but so far so good.
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11/15/2017, 10:46 PM | #1020 |
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What s=is the better fixture, the Spectra or Infinity?
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11/15/2017, 11:51 PM | #1021 |
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Spectra IMO because the Radium is single ended
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11/30/2017, 11:04 PM | #1022 |
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need some help
I recently acquired a new tank and all the support equipment. The light fixture is a Giesemann four foot. It has four ho florescent tubes, two metal halides and a small bulb maybe a quartz. Circa 2010 If its the same age as everything else. Its a silver fixture if that helps. My issue is it has no ballast or power supply , the light has a cord to a multi pin plug. I have no manual and I am assuming to identify it you would need to have power to read the display as I see no serial number anywhere on it.
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^^^^^ Contact Coralvue and see if they have a adapter for the plug, I use a the Giesemann ballast that came with it. I think the only tricky fixture is the one with one plug for the whole light, my Infinity models has 3 plugs coming out of it.
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12/12/2017, 09:22 PM | #1024 |
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Razor T5
I posted here earlier debating a spectra. I opted to purchase 2 Razor T5 54W units and leaning toward 2 Orphek V4 Compacts.
I just received the Razor and not sure how to change ballasts when needed. Any Videos or Pics? I took the end plate off and man its tight in there. I also see that the wire insulation does not enclose fully in the plastic screw on grommet, not sure i like that. I returned one unit due to this and they sent 2 more (one got lost in mail then landed). Both of these have the same issue. Any thoughts? Thanks! -Greg |
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Picked up a Infinity, should be interesting.
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