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Old 11/07/2006, 06:22 PM
the_anti_honda the_anti_honda is offline
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Single halide aquariums

I'm looking for pictures of aquariums over 24"s long lit by a single halide.
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Old 11/07/2006, 07:07 PM
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Heres my 40g breeder.

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Old 11/07/2006, 07:38 PM
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What wattage pendent?

Lets see some more nice tanks..
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Old 11/07/2006, 07:41 PM
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diy 250w hqi 14k hamilton, evc electronic balast, total cost: $200
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Old 11/09/2006, 08:55 PM
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I like the price of that...
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Old 11/09/2006, 09:02 PM
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here is my 38 gallon with a 150mh/130pc actinic


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Old 11/15/2006, 07:23 PM
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Thats fixture looks like it gets pretty good coverage.. What are the dimensions of the aquarium.
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Old 11/15/2006, 08:21 PM
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The Oceanic 37g RR is 24x18x21. I have a single 250W Ushio 14K DE bulb on mine. I am trying to post a pic but can't figure out how to do it.
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Old 11/15/2006, 08:43 PM
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smatter was correct on my tank dimensions.the lamp is 24" long by 15"wide.it is a current outer orbits fixture.
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Old 11/16/2006, 10:13 PM
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Here's a pic of my 90 (3x2x2). 1 - XM 250watts 20K with 2 - 24" Actinics VHO...

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/9303890.jpg
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Old 11/16/2006, 10:15 PM
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Sorry for the link...let me try and repost the pic again...

reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/9303890.jpg
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Old 11/17/2006, 08:27 PM
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Third times the charm right?

Get a good pick up for us it looks nice frmo what I can see.
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Old 11/18/2006, 01:09 AM
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Stonecold,
Do you have any pics other than what is in your gallery? I have that exact same tank and had though of doing a one halide set up but didn't think it would work. Yours looks great so maybe I will try it that way. I would like to see some pics of the tank from a little farther away and some of the canopy with the doors open. If you would prefer to email them I will PM you my email address.

TIA,
Scott
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Old 11/18/2006, 01:17 AM
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single halide in a reef ready canopy

for the most part my 37 gallon tank is setup ..still debating if i want to replace my skimmer with the new deltec mce300. But this is my halide setup in a custom reef ready canopy.
the halide is by hamilton it is a reefstar 250 watt HQI 14k

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500
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Old 11/18/2006, 06:57 AM
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I have a single 400w 20k xm over my 55wide(36"x18"x18"). Here are a few pics:


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Old 11/18/2006, 12:14 PM
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Stoney Mahoney That is a beautiful setup!


This was my old softies setup.. (1) 14K Hamilton 175w over a 3-footer acrylic tank


The problem is that the halide was installed right on top of a center brace.. over time it made it bow upwards due to the heat, so I upgraded to a BIGGER tank
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Old 11/21/2006, 08:55 PM
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seems like more people keep tanks outside the recommended minimum lighting requirement then I thought.
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Old 11/21/2006, 09:54 PM
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FYI my light is a bit too much for my platygra brain, and ricordia mushrooms so placement is very important if you overdo your lighting and you must carefully consider what types of corals you wish to keep. With higher wattage heat can be an issue too. I have a hard time keeping mine below 82-83 with the way its set up now.
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Old 11/22/2006, 07:17 AM
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Stoney Mahoney That is a beautiful setup!
Thanks! Yours is also very nice! I love the open top like you have....awesome!
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Old 11/25/2006, 01:44 PM
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heres my 4foot with a 400w lumenarc
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Old 11/25/2006, 02:19 PM
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pasenah, now that's what I'm talkin' about! We need to get on the trimless tank train here in the U.S. It is the norm in Europe, I don't know why it hasn't caught on here.
Your lighting scheme is ideal IMO, I like to have areas with less light to allow for more variety. Every inch of tank doesn't need to be blasted with light, although it looks like you get good coverage with your light.
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Old 11/25/2006, 02:33 PM
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thanks ,
i dont think its too popular to have no trim over here and the wife keeps bugging me to cover it but im with you and like it as it is.
i like to have it a bit darker at the edges for the lps but as you say , its pretty well covered.
cheers
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Old 11/25/2006, 02:39 PM
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Very nice tanks thanks for sharing.
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Old 11/25/2006, 03:19 PM
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That aquarium is very beautiful. I like the effect it gives off with the open space..
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Old 11/25/2006, 07:31 PM
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Recent pic of my tank
30x18x24

 


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