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02/15/2007, 09:02 AM
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The spotlight looks pretty cool.
Were you able to find the spectrum bulbs similar to the Japanese spot lights? Or are you using a traditional US aquarium spectrum? I wouldnt do 400's unless you needed to raise the pendant really high for a wide spread. Which I could imagine with 40" width.  Personally I'm back to T5's only for awile, several of my sps are having bleaching issues under 250's 10" off the water... I love the rock work. The piece projecting through the water surface really compliments the open top. 
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02/15/2007, 05:53 PM
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"The piece projecting through the water surface really compliments the open top"
I agree! I think it would look cool to attach a mangrove or two to the top of some of that live rock that is close to the water surface.
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02/15/2007, 07:20 PM
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Another compliment on `breaking the barrier' of the water surface ... gives it a totally different look than your average tank.
Then again, I never expected this to be an average tank ... far from it 
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02/16/2007, 03:09 PM
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02/16/2007, 04:30 PM
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Gilprado, great observation. Definitely a nice sunrise.
Bax, I agree. Treg, Im using Iwasaki 20k spotlights. I'll post a pic of it when I get home. I also agree.. 400's would be overkill after seeing this 150w. Im convinced now that it will be 250's for the core. robster, thats an idea. hmmm. Mark, Thank you. Breaking the barrier is a good label. taco, the japanese lights are very expensive. It will turn you away if you saw the price. For example.. 1 MH equals the same price as 3 you could buy here. Maybe i have a bad source. 
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02/16/2007, 07:46 PM
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02/16/2007, 08:11 PM
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02/16/2007, 08:14 PM
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Thanks Chad! The magnet is working great! Tank looks more clear now after the wipe.
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02/16/2007, 08:30 PM
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Glad to hear the magnet made it there
.Nice magnet but it was a little too strong for my tank.I'm sure the way you keep everything so tidy it will get a workout Tanks looking great,spot looks really cool. Chad |
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02/16/2007, 08:51 PM
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Love this rimless look... so clean!
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02/16/2007, 09:10 PM
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Very nice, i have a similar project i am working on, but on a smaller scale. what kind of spotlight is that, what kind of ballast does it use?
thanks Felix
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02/16/2007, 11:42 PM
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I knew I was talking (typing) to someone a while ago about flanking the pendant with IC spots - I just realized it was you.
 So what fixtures are those exactly? I know Skippyreef was gonna use those but ended up not. I was going to buy his spots but totally forgot. That looks really bright man. If you don't mind sharing, I might copy. Although you have much more expensive taste than I do so maybe I can't afford it. Looks sweet so far! Man I'd say Texas has the nicest tanks around!
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02/17/2007, 01:18 AM
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02/17/2007, 01:54 PM
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Yeah, those spot lights do get really hot.
The spots are really popular over in Japan right now. Most tanks will have 1 HM and a couple of spots. They use LED lights though. I think thats how they keep down the heat issues. Looks great so far. Jim
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02/17/2007, 03:00 PM
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Edward, Very nice spotlight...I thought the same, theatrical lighting. How is the heat off that puppy? What bulb, ballast are you using with it? I'm drooling over the possibilities of how this tank will look in time. I just can't wait to see
.David, I know between James, Edward, and the countless other awesome tanks I have seen on the boards that reside in Texas that seems to be a hot spot for super sweet tank builds.
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02/17/2007, 06:16 PM
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Here's a shot of a trimless SPS system in Japan. All the tanks I saw over there were trimless. See the overflow system on the left hand side of the tank? A little different than what we use here, but standard for Japanese tanks.
 But as far as the tanks in Texas, I was thinking the same thing. Some of the coolest tanks I have seen are in Texas! Jim
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02/17/2007, 06:19 PM
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I'll give you guys the details on the lights as soon as the lighting project is complete. Im still working out some kinks in the setup. Those were just teasers.
Treg, the tank is up against the wall. I would say 1" from it. Texas.. didnt you guys know we are oil tycoon billionaires??
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02/17/2007, 06:52 PM
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your tank and nakas tank kill me have you seen the new stigfolli modular lighting with t5 and hqi might be an option for such a large tank aquascaping rocks, i love the rocks above the water you are an outlaw great job |
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02/17/2007, 07:05 PM
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I'll show off the entire setup once I get everything in.
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02/17/2007, 08:28 PM
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Can't wait to see the lighting!
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