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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
Yes, I think you're right about this.

Yes, I think you're right about this.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
I also use Icecaps electronic ballasts for my DE...

I also use Icecaps electronic ballasts for my DE bulbs (am going to switch to HQI magnetic ballast when I move and upgrade to 220gal...) and to the eye the light output of the G-mann 14.5k is much...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
BTW is there a difference visually between a...

BTW is there a difference visually between a 420nm and a 440nm actinic? 440nm is supposed to be the real actinic, right?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
Many persons seem to think the ATI actinics (blue...

Many persons seem to think the ATI actinics (blue + and pure actinic) are better than the g-mann. I'm going to give it a try next time I change my T5.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
It is an off the shelf Giesemann combination HQI...

It is an off the shelf Giesemann combination HQI + T5 fixture: 2T5 (one actinic+ and one pure actinic) + 250w DE with icecaps electronic ballasts.
I strongly disagree with what you wrote about...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
It is an off the shelf Giesemann combination HQI...

It is an off the shelf Giesemann combination HQI + T5 fixture: 2T5 (one actinic+ and one pure actinic) + 250w DE with icecaps electronic ballasts.
I strongly disagree with what you wrote about...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
In fact it does look fairly acurate, except for...

In fact it does look fairly acurate, except for the purple reflection on the pendant.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
Here is the picture. I dont know how good an...

Here is the picture. I dont know how good an impression a photo can give tought. Especially with a size limit of 50k...
Have a look and tell me your impression...
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
I now have a 4' tank. I am planning to upgrade to...

I now have a 4' tank. I am planning to upgrade to a 6' tank in a couple years. When I do so I will still keep 2 HQI DE 250w. I wont go for 3 HQI. I will be looking for 6 T5 instead of 2 tough....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
Hi! One week ago I finally changed my 250w DE...

Hi!
One week ago I finally changed my 250w DE bulbs (10 months since last change) and went from the Phoenix 14k to the G-mann 14.5k What an improvement! You were perfectly right
hahnmeister! The...
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/12/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By Ricimer
Mine too has fine tentacles light green, altough...

Mine too has fine tentacles light green, altough it gets darker under less intense light (and prettier IMO...).
Thanks!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/12/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
After reading you replies and other infos, I have...

After reading you replies and other infos, I have been rethinking the whole thing and here is what I will try:
2X 250W DE 14.5k Megachrome (Giesemann)
using Sunlight Supply Reef Optix III+...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/12/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
After reading you replies and other infos, I have...

After reading you replies and other infos, I have been rethinking the whole thing and here is what I will try:
2X 250W DE 14.5k Megachrome (Giesemann)
using Sunlight Supply Reef Optix III+...
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/12/2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By Ricimer
Ok, thanks for letting me know. I will let them...

Ok, thanks for letting me know. I will let them as they are for now but will keep an eye on them...
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/11/2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By Ricimer
Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear! ;)

Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear! ;)
Forum: LPS Keepers 11/11/2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By Ricimer
Placing a torch next to a hammer...?

Hi,
I am starting to lack space in my reef tank and had to reorganize things a little. I ended up placing my torch coral next to a hammer. One branch of the hammer is only 1 or 2" away from part of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
But I think I would stick to 150w 6000k + 250w...

But I think I would stick to 150w 6000k + 250w 14k ... (+2 actinic plus +2 pure actinics)
And maybe placing the bulbs at angles on the side of the bommies instead of front/back...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
But from what I understand, light would come...

But from what I understand, light would come mostly from above with my first idea and not so much from above with gh0st's idea. Am I wrong?
(Have to leave, will be back in a few hours...)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
Very interesting! For that set up I was...

Very interesting!
For that set up I was planning to place the tank so you can view from 3 sides (and with a canopy, not pendants...).
Do you think it makes the kind of design you talk about more...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
Yes, two bommies with less intense tank edges for...

Yes, two bommies with less intense tank edges for a future tube anemone and my actual LPS (Euphyllids). Also you have to cut off several inches from the 30":
5" DSB
2-3" top tank without water......
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
Hahnmeister, What do you think about my combo...

Hahnmeister,
What do you think about my combo idea? Is it silly? Any benifit in mixing bulbs like 250w G-mann 14.5k with a 150w 5500-6500k (or other combination) instead of a single 400w (or 250w)? ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
72"x24"x30" (height) With 2x 400w 10k would you...

72"x24"x30" (height)
With 2x 400w 10k would you think I could lower the number of actinics to 4x80w?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/08/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By Ricimer
Light scheme idea...

Hi! I had an idea for my next set up when I upgrade my 90 gal to a 6 foot 220 gal:

2x250w HQI in the 14/15k range
2x150w HQI in the 5500/6500k range
6x80w T5 consisting in 4 pure actinic and 2...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/08/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,574
Posted By Ricimer
Another combo idea...

Hi! I had an idea for my next set up when I upgrade my 90 gal to a 6 foot 220 gal:

2x250w HQI in the 14/15k range
2x150w HQI in the 5500/6500k range
6x80w T5 consisting in 4 pure actinic and 2...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/07/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By Ricimer
Causing sand suspension in water column...

Causing sand suspension in water column...
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