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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,575
Posted By wildjoe
now I'm starting to get completely confused. You...

now I'm starting to get completely confused. You refer to the coral 13k as actually being the 14.5k and the Marinedepot website lists the Megachrome as the 14.5k. I am thinking about going with the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By wildjoe
I'm struggling with the same issue but I'll be...

I'm struggling with the same issue but I'll be lighting a 58g RR which is longer lengthwise. It was pointed out to me in another thread that the type of reflector in a fixture like this will not give...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,049
Posted By wildjoe
I was gald to see this response as I was...

I was gald to see this response as I was wondering if you could control more than 1 heater with the AC jr. Is that in fact the case?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,575
Posted By wildjoe
There are several 36" fixtures and the 2 I also...

There are several 36" fixtures and the 2 I also researched were the Maristar and Sunpod HQI/T5 combos. If I do decide to go that route it would be the Maristar 2x150w + 2 T5 model. The Maristar is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/22/2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By wildjoe
Re: Re: thread quotes

I see said the blind man to his deaf dog. Thanks!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/22/2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By wildjoe
thread quotes

How do you post the quote you are responding that shows up bold in the thread reply?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,575
Posted By wildjoe
The tank I'm setting up is a 58 Oceanic RR that...

The tank I'm setting up is a 58 Oceanic RR that is 36" wide. The 2 "off the shelf" fixtures I'm considering are the Elos Planet II and the Giesemann Infiniti. Since the fixture will be hung a few...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,575
Posted By wildjoe
Not to hijack the thread but rleechb's tank has...

Not to hijack the thread but rleechb's tank has me still undecided as to whether to go with a 1x250w hqi - 4xT5 combo rather than a 2x150 hqi - 2 xT5 combo. I am setting up a 36" wide tank (lps and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By wildjoe
I must agree with the T5 setup alone as one of...

I must agree with the T5 setup alone as one of the best looking tanks I have seen on Reefcentral was a LPS dominated tank with T5's only---but I like the look of the metal halide and I know the light...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 483
Posted By wildjoe
tgbaby1-vey clean setup. I like your aqauscaping...

tgbaby1-vey clean setup. I like your aqauscaping too. Did you eopxy you live rock or is it just stacked? I'm setting up a 58 and seeing how well the 20 long fits makes me want to go with a sump that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By wildjoe
24" fixture on 36" tank

By far the toughtest choice on setting up my Oceanic 58g rr tank has been the lighting. There are a couple of 36" hqi T5 fixtures that I have considered but the ones I really like are approx. 24"...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
I'm not really concerned with the 38" fixture...

I'm not really concerned with the 38" fixture width as much as I am the placement of the HQI's on the P2 fixture-they are extremely close to the edge and I wonder if for my tank width a single 250w...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
Thanks for the feedback Fliger. I didn't realize...

Thanks for the feedback Fliger. I didn't realize until after posting my previous reply that you were the one with the Elos setup thread that I had followed the month previous. Beautiful setup!, it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
From a supplementation standpoint I realize the...

From a supplementation standpoint I realize the purpose of the T5's is for the benefit of the corals but there is also a selfish side of me that actually likes the T5's along with the halides from an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
Just when I think I am close to making up my mind...

Just when I think I am close to making up my mind along comes another group of experienced reefers giving feedback to help fuel my indecision-the beauty of a wonderful resource such as Reefcentral. I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 65,166
Posted By wildjoe
Fantastic looking aquascaping Ldogg. What is the...

Fantastic looking aquascaping Ldogg. What is the differencence between the coloring in the 2 tank shots with the Solaris? 1 with flash-1 without? Also what are the types of live rock you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
That is a nice fixture and I don't remeber...

That is a nice fixture and I don't remeber running across it on the ELOS site. Do you have a link or any info on a distibutor for it? I'm pretty sure I am going with a SLS Maristar as I can custom...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 65,166
Posted By wildjoe
I'm in the process of setting up a 58g RR and...

I'm in the process of setting up a 58g RR and also had a hard time finding a 36" fixture I wanted to go with. I have finally decided on the SLS Maristar which is a 2x250w HQI with 2 t5's. I'm going...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/01/2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By wildjoe
Let me clarify. The ballast will be enclosed in...

Let me clarify. The ballast will be enclosed in the cabinet not the fixture. It will be hung or placed on legs and I will have an open top tank. From my research here on the site it seems that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By wildjoe
electronic/magnetic ballast

I'm in the process of choosing an HQI/T5 light fixture and am leaning toward an electronic ballast. Reduced heat, size and efficiency are areas where I'm thinking this would be a benefit. I'm setting...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
I even checked with my LFS because they deal with...

I even checked with my LFS because they deal with Giesemann in the hopes there may be a custom unit available and no such luck. It's really difficult to find a 36" HQI/T5 to my liking. I'm leaning...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/19/2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 943
Posted By wildjoe
36" Giesemann fixture

I have searched high and low for the infiniti fixture in a 36" width and it seems that Giesemann only makes them in 24" and 48". Seems kind of odd as 36" width is typical for many tanks. Is anyone...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/13/2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 619
Posted By wildjoe
Tank weight issue

I have just returned form seeing a cabinet maker about building a stand and we got on the subject of weight. I'm putting together an Oceanic 58g rr and will be putting it in a bonus room on the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/10/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By wildjoe
This will be an in sump skimmer so please clarify...

This will be an in sump skimmer so please clarify the " above water line" limit you are refering to. I love the ELOS system probably better than any other brand I have seen but you are the first...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/10/2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 100
Posted By wildjoe
Giesemann 36" fixture

Is anyone aware if Giesemann makes the infiniti fixture in a 36" width? I haven't found any but really like the Infinity. I have also been looking at the Marisatr HQI/T5 combo which is the type of...
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