Tank has gone topless [Archive] - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

Bob I

01-31-2004, 09:31 PM

My 20H has gone topless. I finally figured out how to hang the 12" pendant I had made to order at Quickgrow. I am currently using an AB 10000K bulb of indeterminate age. When I get the new bulb from Venki to replace the yellow one I will try that. Although the bulb in a bit old, and the output is down i do enjoy the ripple effect. :biggrin:

http://members.shaw.ca/rcipema/topless.jpg

StirCrazy

01-31-2004, 11:09 PM

now you need to put sides on to keep it from lighting the whole front room :mrgreen: er.. unless you want that :eek:

Steve

LostMind

01-31-2004, 11:18 PM

I am considering hanging my hood as well.

You dont like actinics Bob?

Bob I

01-31-2004, 11:56 PM

I am considering hanging my hood as well.

You dont like actinics Bob?

Actually I want to do the lighting with one bulb, as there is no room to add actinics in that setup. :eek:

Bob I

01-31-2004, 11:59 PM

now you need to put sides on to keep it from lighting the whole front room :mrgreen: er.. unless you want that :eek:

Steve

The tanks are in a small room on the lower level of my townhouse. The 50 is five feet away and is picking up some free light as well. Also if I close up the side I lose some light in the 20. So I will probably leave it be. :mrgreen: :eek:

LostMind

02-01-2004, 12:23 AM

Actually I want to do the lighting with one bulb, as there is no room to add actinics in that setup. :eek:

hmmm. how about the 20k bulbs then? they seem to be a bit more blue....

I am really partial to actinics... if I could, I would run only actinics cuz they make everything look funky :)

Bob I

02-01-2004, 02:17 AM

Actually I want to do the lighting with one bulb, as there is no room to add actinics in that setup. :eek:

hmmm. how about the 20k bulbs then? they seem to be a bit more blue....

I am really partial to actinics... if I could, I would run only actinics cuz they make everything look funky :)

AHHH different strokes for different folks. I want things to look natural and real. I would be happy to do without actinics. I want the PAR. :biggrin:

BCOrchidGuy

02-01-2004, 02:18 AM

I was thinking of running 14,000k bulbs instead of working with 10s and actinics..

Doug

Bob I

02-01-2004, 02:29 AM

I was thinking of running 14,000k bulbs instead of working with 10s and actinics..

Doug

14000K might be worth a shot. I did like the Venki 10000K for the few hours it worked before it went yellow. For now this 10000K AB still has a lot of punch, and will do until I get the new one from Venki. My six line wrasse really looks great under that light. :biggrin:

Canadian Man

02-01-2004, 06:39 AM

:eek: no top Bob! What are you thinking!?!?
Now you will have to top up the tank!

StirCrazy

02-01-2004, 11:43 AM

Bob, are you looking at 250 watt bulbs from Venkiw? if so get the 14k bulb. after you get over the blue shock I think it would be nice on your tank and it will still give you more PAR than you know what to do with in that tank.

Steve

Bob I

02-01-2004, 04:25 PM

Bob, are you looking at 250 watt bulbs from Venkiw? if so get the 14k bulb. after you get over the blue shock I think it would be nice on your tank and it will still give you more PAR than you know what to do with in that tank.

Steve

No can do with the 250W. I only have a 175W ballast. Maybe later after I have saved enough pocket change I can get a 250W E ballast. :biggrin: