GHL Mitras Club - Page 8

reefmutt · 11/23/2012, 05:39 AM

So, today is the day to buy a cheap windows 7 laptop..
I'm Mac, but not being particularly versed in the nuances of running windows stuff on a Mac, I thought I'd simply buy a laptop to control the mitras and perhaps a profilux down the road..
It'll simply be my 'fish' computer..
Is there anything I should be looking for in a cheap laptop? I assume any new windows 7 laptop should have enough memory and speed to to the job?
Thanks for any advice!

reefmutt · 11/23/2012, 05:48 AM

Actually, should I get windows 7 instead of 8?
Can I assume this will make it simpler?
I can get an Acer 10" notebook with windows 8 for $231....
But will I be better off with windows 7?
Thanks again!

jefstathiou · 11/23/2012, 06:01 AM

I did the same thing you want to do. Based on the advice I received from an IT person, I went with Windows 7. It is my understanding that there are many issues with Windows 8, and quite frankly, I am not well versed in computer technology so I took what I thought was the path of least resistance.
Hopefully, you will receive responses from folks who have actual experience with Windows 8.

AQD_ottawa · 11/23/2012, 06:37 AM

I would not touch windows 8 with anything! stick with a a 7 machine.

BigAl2007 · 11/23/2012, 07:28 AM

Run from Windows8 right now unless you're very "Tech Savvy" and want to "tinker" and such.

Honestly our company is still working with WindowsXP Pro and love it. I just installed 2 new workstations and made them both XP Pro just for better driver support and compatibility with older in-house hardware.

My personal computer(s) are Windows7 but I'm staying FAR away from Win8 for now.

reefmutt · 11/23/2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the responses, guys.
Makes it nice and easy.. And probably even cheaper..

BigAl2007 · 11/23/2012, 07:45 AM

Matt if you have a computer repair shop close by you may get a refurbished unit even cheaper. There's one here in town that will sell "off lease" units for about 1/3 what you can buy a cheap one at a retail outlet. Best of all they have WindowsXP and Windows7 available and a warranty (all be it just a few months).

reefmutt · 11/23/2012, 07:52 AM

Yes, indeed. I know a nice little computer shop that I will pay a visit to!
Excellent suggestion!
Thanks Big Al!

M007 · 11/26/2012, 07:19 PM

@rodneyri, if I PM you my email can I get a copy of your light project?

rodneyri · 11/27/2012, 01:47 AM

sure thing send me your email happy to give it to you!

Reef_Paddy · 11/29/2012, 12:17 PM

Anyone got photos of how they are mounted above a rimless tank? I'm in the preplanning stage and will need some sleek wall brackets or the like.

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chadfarmer · 11/29/2012, 12:24 PM

Waiting to see corals in 6 to 8 months of use

BigAl2007 · 11/29/2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadfarmer

Waiting to see corals in 6 to 8 months of use

It's getting there... and it looks VERY promising thus far

rodneyri 10/02/2012
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpo...00&postcount=4

rodneyri 11/11/2012
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=134

MeanGreenEyes · 11/30/2012, 12:41 AM

Absolutely stunning...

And for giggles...only the Mitras could make bubble algae so attractive. lol

MeanGreenEyes · 11/30/2012, 12:42 AM

Oops...DP

rodneyri · 11/30/2012, 02:47 AM

two months life under Mitras

sahin · 11/30/2012, 04:53 AM

Wow, it all looks as good as the T5's.

What are your nitrate and phosphate readings mate?

sahin · 11/30/2012, 04:59 AM

PS, have you kept SPS for long term under Metal Halides before? If so, how do you rate the Mitras compared to MH in terms of SPS colour?

rodneyri · 11/30/2012, 05:08 AM

Hi sahin. I don't test nitrate but my po4 is usually around 0.01-0.02 on hanna

I've had mh yup, giesemann fixture with Phoenix globes, I think the settings I'm using are pretty close to that setup. Sps are looking the best I've had under these led than any other lighting so far. Fingers crossed they hold

M007 · 11/30/2012, 07:01 AM

@rodneyri, spectacular! 2 months and everything looks great, finally some ammo to battle the anti LED crowd. As I expected, LED only needed the right fixture build and software to be successful.

BigAl2007 · 11/30/2012, 07:19 AM

Rodney thank you for the updated pics. You are the "anchor" as the first one to get the Mitras, get it in service, and offering periodic pictures of your spectacular reef.

AQD_ottawa · 11/30/2012, 08:39 AM

Looking great!

Pseudo69 · 11/30/2012, 01:41 PM

How good is it for a 30" deep tank as far as penetration for SPS on or close to the sandbed? Is one good enough for a 24"x24"x30" cube?

Thanks

AQD_ottawa · 11/30/2012, 01:50 PM

Ideal, just one unit required.

trueblackpercula · 11/30/2012, 05:57 PM

I really am having a hard time believing that led's have this affect on sps especially like the one pictured above.....I have been around reefcentral to know its all about $$$$$$$ I am sorry but its just to good to be true.

11/23/2012, 05:39 AM	#176
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	So, today is the day to buy a cheap windows 7 laptop.. I'm Mac, but not being particularly versed in the nuances of running windows stuff on a Mac, I thought I'd simply buy a laptop to control the mitras and perhaps a profilux down the road.. It'll simply be my 'fish' computer.. Is there anything I should be looking for in a cheap laptop? I assume any new windows 7 laptop should have enough memory and speed to to the job? Thanks for any advice! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

11/23/2012, 05:48 AM	#177
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Actually, should I get windows 7 instead of 8? Can I assume this will make it simpler? I can get an Acer 10" notebook with windows 8 for $231.... But will I be better off with windows 7? Thanks again! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

11/23/2012, 06:37 AM	#179
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	I would not touch windows 8 with anything! stick with a a 7 machine. __________________ 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!!

11/23/2012, 07:38 AM	#181
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Thanks for the responses, guys. Makes it nice and easy.. And probably even cheaper.. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

11/23/2012, 07:52 AM	#183
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Yes, indeed. I know a nice little computer shop that I will pay a visit to! Excellent suggestion! Thanks Big Al! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

11/23/2012, 06:01 AM	#178
jefstathiou Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 103	I did the same thing you want to do. Based on the advice I received from an IT person, I went with Windows 7. It is my understanding that there are many issues with Windows 8, and quite frankly, I am not well versed in computer technology so I took what I thought was the path of least resistance. Hopefully, you will receive responses from folks who have actual experience with Windows 8.

11/23/2012, 07:28 AM	#180
BigAl2007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waynesville, NC USA Posts: 1,737	Run from Windows8 right now unless you're very "Tech Savvy" and want to "tinker" and such. Honestly our company is still working with WindowsXP Pro and love it. I just installed 2 new workstations and made them both XP Pro just for better driver support and compatibility with older in-house hardware. My personal computer(s) are Windows7 but I'm staying FAR away from Win8 for now.

11/23/2012, 07:45 AM	#182
BigAl2007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waynesville, NC USA Posts: 1,737	Matt if you have a computer repair shop close by you may get a refurbished unit even cheaper. There's one here in town that will sell "off lease" units for about 1/3 what you can buy a cheap one at a retail outlet. Best of all they have WindowsXP and Windows7 available and a warranty (all be it just a few months).

11/26/2012, 07:19 PM	#184
M007 Acro Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,631	@rodneyri, if I PM you my email can I get a copy of your light project? __________________ 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.

11/27/2012, 01:47 AM	#185
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	sure thing send me your email happy to give it to you! __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

11/29/2012, 12:17 PM	#186
Reef_Paddy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 78	Anyone got photos of how they are mounted above a rimless tank? I'm in the preplanning stage and will need some sleek wall brackets or the like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/29/2012, 12:24 PM	#187
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	Waiting to see corals in 6 to 8 months of use __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

11/30/2012, 12:41 AM	#189
MeanGreenEyes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 393	Absolutely stunning... And for giggles...only the Mitras could make bubble algae so attractive. lol __________________ 2 fw planted tanks (down from 6 lol), 40B, Eshopps Gen II R-200 Sump w/ 2x30g display fuges ran on Eheim 1262, BM Nac3, GHL Mitras lx6100 w/ HV LED, 2xMP10, Vortech Battery Backup, RKLv3, D.I.Y. cont

11/30/2012, 12:42 AM	#190
MeanGreenEyes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 393	Oops...DP __________________ 2 fw planted tanks (down from 6 lol), 40B, Eshopps Gen II R-200 Sump w/ 2x30g display fuges ran on Eheim 1262, BM Nac3, GHL Mitras lx6100 w/ HV LED, 2xMP10, Vortech Battery Backup, RKLv3, D.I.Y. cont

11/30/2012, 02:47 AM	#191
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	two months life under Mitras __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

11/30/2012, 04:53 AM	#192
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Wow, it all looks as good as the T5's. What are your nitrate and phosphate readings mate?

11/30/2012, 04:59 AM	#193
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	PS, have you kept SPS for long term under Metal Halides before? If so, how do you rate the Mitras compared to MH in terms of SPS colour?

11/30/2012, 05:08 AM	#194
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Hi sahin. I don't test nitrate but my po4 is usually around 0.01-0.02 on hanna I've had mh yup, giesemann fixture with Phoenix globes, I think the settings I'm using are pretty close to that setup. Sps are looking the best I've had under these led than any other lighting so far. Fingers crossed they hold __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

11/30/2012, 07:01 AM	#195
M007 Acro Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,631	@rodneyri, spectacular! 2 months and everything looks great, finally some ammo to battle the anti LED crowd. As I expected, LED only needed the right fixture build and software to be successful. __________________ 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.

11/30/2012, 07:19 AM	#196
BigAl2007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waynesville, NC USA Posts: 1,737	Rodney thank you for the updated pics. You are the "anchor" as the first one to get the Mitras, get it in service, and offering periodic pictures of your spectacular reef.

11/30/2012, 08:39 AM	#197
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Looking great! __________________ 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!!

11/30/2012, 01:41 PM	#198
Pseudo69 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 372	How good is it for a 30" deep tank as far as penetration for SPS on or close to the sandbed? Is one good enough for a 24"x24"x30" cube? Thanks

11/30/2012, 01:50 PM	#199
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Ideal, just one unit required. __________________ 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!!

11/30/2012, 05:57 PM	#200
trueblackpercula Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: STATEN ISLAND Posts: 7,517	I really am having a hard time believing that led's have this affect on sps especially like the one pictured above.....I have been around reefcentral to know its all about $$$$$$$ I am sorry but its just to good to be true. __________________ Life is to short to buy frags ! But for FREE I'LL take them ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> LIVE SAND ITS THE CURE........® Current Tank Info: 120 CUBE Live sand Mitras lx6100hv MRC MR 2 single becket MP40 power head Aquamedic dosing pump using B-ionic