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Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 01:32 AM
Ok so after downgrading to my 65 gal RSM 250. I knew that I wasn't happy are we ever happy in the reefing hobby...... (NO):smile: However after my huge crash my tank went down hill loosing all my
acans
Ricordia's
scollies
and yes my fish I was stuff with a limited, limited few frags and reg turf Algae that I can not get away from.
So after scratching the heck out of my tank AKA star fire front CANT STAND THAT GLASS:twised: I w as secretly looking for another tank to add to the replacement of this tank. Hence then I saw the cube that I wanted himing and hawing about the tank I needed to get to Calgary to get this. What the heck am I going to do. When I want something I get it. :lol: Well I do look at all those skimmers for the love of god. So then I hear that Nanoreef is driving his misses to Calgary on a weekend and then AHHA that is my ticket.

SO you know the rest of the story. lol I have a tank now.

So here is the history on the tank and stand.

Marine land cube 36x36x24,all
black with stand and canopy.
So Carson who owned it the tank seams split so he got Dave to build him a new tank. 36x36x21 with external overflow.
euro braced 5/8's glass
standard glass not that Star- fire crap Sorry all I hate it with a passion far to easy to scratch.

or now what the heck am I going to do for lighting

LIGHTING -
as of now 2x4 bulbs 36" each for the lights.
Sump-
is a 30 gal with filter sock holders.
Top off
will be either straight from the RO/DI unit or a 5 gall res im not sure.
SKIMMER
ALpha Cone Vertex 170 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm skimmer.
RETURN
return pump will be a Ehiem 1260
Circulation
2x Korlia 4's

What I want to do is lighting like the LED's but lord knows what I want to do.
NOVA A 8
SOls
Vega's
Reefbright s
Vertex Illumina 260 36"

SO what would take care of a 36x36x21 cube any idea's and yes I know pictures this thread is useless with out pictures.......

lockrookie
01-29-2013, 01:51 AM
Greg has a vertex 260 for sale......

sphelps
01-29-2013, 01:55 AM
Hard to believe someone would build a tank that small from 5/8" glass, I never understand why people sacrifice clarify for no reason :lol: I also never understand how people scratch straphire so easy, did you use sandpaper to clean it?

Any who... have you considered the GHL Mitras? One fixture would light the tank and while it's not the cheapest neither is the Vertex which is on your list.

reefwars
01-29-2013, 02:13 AM
sounds like a good build mikey buddy:)

def do one mitras, a bit expensive but worth every penny, im going 2 mitras on my sps tank;)

now wheres the pictures hehe:P

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 02:23 AM
Greg has a vertex 260 for sale......

Ya but i dont have the money now for it and i think its pending.

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 02:28 AM
Hard to believe someone would build a tank that small from 5/8" glass, I never understand why people sacrifice clarify for no reason :lol: I also never understand how people scratch straphire so easy, did you use sandpaper to clean it?

Any who... have you considered the GHL Mitras? One fixture would light the tank and while it's not the cheapest neither is the Vertex which is on your list.

Sorry its not 5/8 its a little bigger then 1/2" and mo steve i didnt use sand paper ha ha uou are so funny actually my site was t good after getting jumped by 5 guys who pretty much left me for dead when i first got in so my clarity is pretty much out the door. So starfire and standard glass is pretty much even to me. Anywho lol the mitras is alot of money bit i dont know if tjat would cover my tank. Steve what is the spread on thise lights from uour tank.

JDigital
01-29-2013, 02:37 AM
Sorry its not 5/8 its a little bigger then 1/2" and mo steve i didnt use sand paper ha ha uou are so funny actually my site was t good after getting jumped by 5 guys who pretty much left me for dead when i first got in so my clarity is pretty much out the door. So starfire and standard glass is pretty much even to me. Anywho lol the mitras is alot of money bit i dont know if tjat would cover my tank. Steve what is the spread on thise lights from uour tank.

They cover a 40x40 spread Mike.

Looking forward to seeing this tank grow!

sphelps
01-29-2013, 02:46 AM
Sorry its not 5/8 its a little bigger then 1/2" and mo steve i didnt use sand paper ha ha uou are so funny actually my site was t good after getting jumped by 5 guys who pretty much left me for dead when i first got in so my clarity is pretty much out the door. So starfire and standard glass is pretty much even to me. Anywho lol the mitras is alot of money bit i dont know if tjat would cover my tank. Steve what is the spread on thise lights from uour tank.

I really have no idea what you're saying most of the time :surprise: but don't worry I still like you. I went with three fixtures on my tank, it's 64" x 32" footprint. Would have used two but decided since it's full SPS and 32" tall, three would be better. One fixture will cover 36"x36" easily but for full SPS, two would be better. I only suggested it because you had the vertex 260 on your list which is close to $1900 while one mitra is $1100 so it seemed like another option worth considering, not quite as much power but better spread and color which I think is worth some sacrifice.

kien
01-29-2013, 02:50 AM
:pop2:

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 02:56 AM
:pop2:

Your a jack kien and there wont be any wood biting here either

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 02:57 AM
I really have no idea what you're saying most of the time :surprise: but don't worry I still like you. I went with three fixtures on my tank, it's 64" x 32" footprint. Would have used two but decided since it's full SPS and 32" tall, three would be better. One fixture will cover 36"x36" easily but for full SPS, two would be better. I only suggested it because you had the vertex 260 on your list which is close to $1900 while one mitra is $1100 so it seemed like another option worth considering, not quite as much power but better spread and color which I think is worth some sacrifice.

Sorry man i have been trying to type with my iphone and i have big fingers and thumbs lol

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 03:37 AM
Ok i think i have it narrowed done to 2 lights when i start this cube up

The mitras x 1

Or

The vega's x 2

lastlight
01-29-2013, 04:30 AM
nice dimensions mike. not that i've seen either light but if the mitras has significantly less disco effect / colour banding i'd go that route personally.

Delphinus
01-29-2013, 05:10 AM
This should make for a neat setup. I like those dimensions, should make for some really neat aquascaping options. Good luck with the build!

viperfish
01-29-2013, 05:28 AM
nice dimensions mike. not that i've seen either light but if the mitras has significantly less disco effect / colour banding i'd go that route personally.

I have a Vega and I just don't see this disco effect that everyone seems to be fascinated with. I know there's drugs that give you the disco effect! Maybe these people need to lay off them lol.

lastlight
01-29-2013, 06:00 AM
I have a Vega and I just don't see this disco effect that everyone seems to be fascinated with. I know there's drugs that give you the disco effect! Maybe these people need to lay off them lol.

I've seen this effect from every fixture I've seen in person other than my Kessil which so far which includes:

- maxspect razor
- ai sol
- radion

I think some (more cursed) people detect it better than others.

Madmak
01-29-2013, 06:33 AM
I've seen this effect from every fixture I've seen in person other than my Kessil which so far which includes:

- maxspect razor
- ai sol
- radion

I think some (more cursed) people detect it better than others.

I don't think you will be adding the GHL Mitras to that list...lots of shimmer but no disco.

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 01:26 PM
I have a Vega and I just don't see this disco effect that everyone seems to be fascinated with. I know there's drugs that give you the disco effect! Maybe these people need to lay off them lol.
lol

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 02:36 PM
What are your thoughts about using the PAR 38 bulbs would 6 of them being a waste of time.

sphelps
01-29-2013, 03:46 PM
What are your thoughts about using the PAR 38 bulbs would 6 of them being a waste of time.

My experience is the color kind of sucks being that it's not adjustable and most people have different tastes. Plus they disco.

As for the Vegas if you can't see the disco then you are the one that should lay off the drugs :mrgreen: Some people don't mind it which is obviously fine, personally it makes my eyes hurt and it's next to impossible to get decent pics under them.

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 04:01 PM
Cool thanks Steve, with regards to the disco effect what is this suppose to look like. Do you have a pic? So that i can see it.

sphelps
01-29-2013, 04:08 PM
Cool thanks Steve, with regards to the disco effect what is this suppose to look like. Do you have a pic? So that i can see it.

It's basically a lack of color blending which results in colored spotlights throughout the tank. This combined with an intense shimmer effect resembles the effect of a disco ball spinning around with multicolored spotlights applied to it.

I'm going to use rstar's pic, hope he doesn't mind. It shows the effect quite well.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8409611865_c28b1a6221_c.jpg

kien
01-29-2013, 04:11 PM
Cool thanks Steve, with regards to the disco effect what is this suppose to look like. Do you have a pic? So that i can see it.

this..

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86xjbhER61rxb3s6o1_cover.png

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 04:12 PM
@ss

this..

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86xjbhER61rxb3s6o1_cover.png

kien
01-29-2013, 04:22 PM
The best thing to do is to check out tanks with various LED lights. It really is a matter of personal preference, just like any other light. There are lots of people who do not see or notice or mind the disco effect in the various LED lights (AI, Radions, maspect, Mitras). Just because someone doesn't like a particular light doesn't mean you won't like it. There are so many options out there. If you are on a budget I would personally do a couple of Kessil's 350Ws over that tank myself. They are inexpensive and get the job done. You don't get all the wiz bang features like programmability (dimming, colour blending, cloud cover, lightening effect, etc), but then not everyone needs or wants all of those things from their light and you don't get any of that with MH or T5s either. If you've got the money then go big or go home and get the Mitras :biggrin:

sphelps
01-29-2013, 04:22 PM
The key to the disco effect is almost entirely based on optics, the AI products are one of the worst due to the use of very narrow optics. Hanging the lights higher or using them on taller tanks may reduce the effect, switching out the optics for wider angles will also be beneficial. Personally I think the use of optics is old school thinking, today's LEDs are powerful enough and most tanks aren't taller than 24".

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 04:38 PM
See I have around 8-9 " to play with when hanging the lights in the canopy. the Vertex illumina doesnt use Optics this give it a really good spread too.

sphelps
01-29-2013, 05:28 PM
The GHL will probably need 12" or more to cover the spread needed. Not sure about the vertex.

Skimmerking
01-29-2013, 05:31 PM
The best thing to do is to check out tanks with various LED lights. It really is a matter of personal preference, just like any other light. There are lots of people who do not see or notice or mind the disco effect in the various LED lights (AI, Radions, maspect, Mitras). Just because someone doesn't like a particular light doesn't mean you won't like it. There are so many options out there. If you are on a budget I would personally do a couple of Kessil's 350Ws over that tank myself. They are inexpensive and get the job done. You don't get all the wiz bang features like programmability (dimming, colour blending, cloud cover, lightening effect, etc), but then not everyone needs or wants all of those things from their light and you don't get any of that with MH or T5s either. If you've got the money then go big or go home and get the Mitras :biggrin: that is the problem there isn't anyone around to look at tanks. other then 1 sol.

Skimmerking
02-06-2013, 02:21 AM
Ok i bought the mitras yaaaaaaaa

rhody605
02-06-2013, 03:07 AM
Looking forward to hear what you think of the mitras on your setup.

The Grizz
02-06-2013, 03:11 AM
WTH!! Page 4 and still not one pic of anything to do with the build, not even an empty tank. Come on jarhead get with the program here.....................................

WE NEED SOME PICTURES!!!!

JDigital
02-06-2013, 02:19 PM
WTH!! Page 4 and still not one pic of anything to do with the build, not even an empty tank. Come on jarhead get with the program here.....................................

WE NEED SOME PICTURES!!!!

:ranger: What ^^ he said..

lastlight
02-06-2013, 02:35 PM
Bite the tank!!!

Parker
02-06-2013, 03:51 PM
Call me when this tank isn't imaginary... :)

Skimmerking
02-06-2013, 06:10 PM
Ass:lol:

Parker
02-06-2013, 06:16 PM
Ass:lol:

You're going to have to clarify that statement. I do believe we have more than one "Ass" kickin' around.

Skimmerking
02-06-2013, 06:18 PM
well here is a few for now until i can figure out where to put the tank upstairs.

Fro the Record not one scratch in the tank on any of the 3 viewing panels thanks god. And i will be taking the magnet out after each cleaning, and inspect the magnet....
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_image-5.jpg?t=1360168310
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_image-4.jpg?t=1360168307

the paint touch ups looks great covered over well.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_image-1.jpg?t=1360168211

Sorry for the glare...
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_image.jpg?t=1360168200
cant wait to play with the external over flow.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_image_zps95e0683d.jpg
Need to repaint this and give it a good coat of sealant along with silicone the edges

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_image-2.jpg?t=1360168237

Skimmerking
02-06-2013, 06:33 PM
oh yes the power house it self will be the ALpha Cone 170 awaiting to skim.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/bth_DSC04896.jpg

rhody605
02-06-2013, 07:41 PM
Got to love the red dragon pump on that vertex.

Casey8
02-07-2013, 12:37 AM
This is my dream tank too, very nice tank, Mike ! If you listened to me you would have got it a long time ago without upgrading it later :mrgreen:

Skimmerking
02-07-2013, 01:21 AM
Well i had the tank in the living room and tried to move it around and it wouldnt go. Peeve me off. The only other option is where the RSM 250 is but im hearing negative reviews from the female gender

Skimmerking
02-07-2013, 01:42 AM
OK I know if I don't put this on there
LASTLIGHT KIEN will whine about it.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/image-7.jpg

Parker
02-07-2013, 02:41 AM
Looks good Mike.. I've always loved cube tanks.

lastlight
02-07-2013, 03:07 AM
haha yes!

all is well with the universe again. thanks bro =)

dreef
02-07-2013, 03:43 AM
Git her done Mike,can't wait to follow the journey :D

Rice Reef
02-07-2013, 03:51 AM
OK I know if I don't put this on there
LASTLIGHT KIEN will whine about it.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/image-7.jpg

What is that nasty critter doing to that tank???

The Grizz
02-07-2013, 04:01 AM
Be careful jarhead you might scratch this tank before its got water in it :lol:.

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 12:07 AM
And that is all I will say about that

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-13.jpg

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 12:19 AM
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wonder what I have here :razz:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-8.jpg

What is this this looks like a POWER COMPACT BALLAST NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-10.jpg

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 12:27 AM
ITS A FRIGGIN MITRAS MANGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-11.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-9.jpg

And I will eat some :popcorn: and read my manual.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-12.jpg

its all waiting in the spare room for the weekend
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/110%20gal%20cube/image-6.jpg

don.ald
02-12-2013, 12:29 AM
I see you have the shades ready

Parker
02-12-2013, 12:37 AM
Pretty nice lookin light you have there!

lastlight
02-12-2013, 02:07 AM
I don't advise filling it like that Mike. Otherwise stuff's lookin' mighty fine over there so far! Did you at least fire the thing up to see how bright it is?

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 02:56 AM
Lol no man i havent fired it up yet im missing a usb cable to load it:( i still have to figure out how to cut out thebcenter canopy to have the light on top.

lockrookie
02-12-2013, 03:31 AM
Chew a hole in it

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 03:38 PM
Chew a hole in it
rolmao ya i should lol

kien
02-12-2013, 04:24 PM
Like a BOSS.

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/C396CFFA-5092-405D-8D7E-A96785AF131D-351-0000002B8FA2C20E_zps67b7b37a.jpg

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 05:28 PM
Like a BOSS.

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/C396CFFA-5092-405D-8D7E-A96785AF131D-351-0000002B8FA2C20E_zps67b7b37a.jpg

:popcorn::popcorn:

Whiston
02-12-2013, 05:29 PM
Are you going to mount the light right on top, or are you mounting it inside the canopy and cutting holes for the top of the light to vent it?

My tank is close in dimensions, and I tried my light as close as 5" above the tank rim. If you want an idea of light spread, let me know how high it would be mounted and I can take a picture for you .

Skimmerking
02-12-2013, 05:32 PM
Are you going to mount the light right on top, or are you mounting it inside the canopy and cutting holes for the top of the light to vent it?

My tank is close in dimensions, and I tried my light as close as 5" above the tank rim. If you want an idea of light spread, let me know how high it would be mounted and I can take a picture for you .

thanks man im looking at aroudn 11-12"
the canopy does have a 2 5" x 36" lines cut out of the top and I was wondering if that is going to be enough if not i was going to cut out a piece to allow the light to sit on top...

Whiston
02-13-2013, 04:51 AM
Okay, so I took some shots of the 40" side of my tank, so just a little longer than yours. My tank is also 18" tall, so at 3" deeper I'm sure your sandbed will have pretty decent coverage.
I also kept in mind that with the height of the fixture itself, and leaving some wiggle room for the cord, it takes up about 2½" of space.

So this is the light mounted at 3". With the height of the fixture, the top of it is 5½" above the tank rim. Distance from LED's to sandbed is 21". Noticeable cone shape, hard to see the return lines on the left, rocks on left have poor coverage.
http://i49.tinypic.com/24e2hci.jpg

Light at 6", 8" inches from top of fixture to tank rim, 24" to sandbed. Koralia clearly visible, returns visible, coverage isn't too bad.
http://i50.tinypic.com/35be26d.jpg

Light at 8" above rim, 10½" from rim to top of fixture, 24" to sandbed.
I think this is good coverage, and it's where I usually have my light mounted anyways. The photograph shows fairly even spread with not a huge amount of contrast, and this is much less noticeable to the naked eye also. If you can swing this height, in a 36" wide tank, I think you'll be happy with the results!
http://i47.tinypic.com/2lkqv7o.jpg

Anyways, I think you're in good shape. Depending on the rockwork, a 36" tank might be acceptable at the 6" height, I guess depending on how picky you are, but the light is badass anyways so you're sure to enjoy it!

Looking forward to seeing the tank filled and lit up!

Skimmerking
02-13-2013, 01:40 PM
Wow man thanks so much dude.:biggrin:

Skimmerking
02-13-2013, 03:02 PM
Well got the sump baffles in and ready to go
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/image-1.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/image.jpg

Skimmerking
02-21-2013, 01:25 AM
Well folks I ran into some problems with the tank and its not going to be going where we want. Myself and Tammy were talking and the tank transfer will be put on hold until April or May the reason is we are moving and I don't want to go through the hassle of moving the tank 2 times within 6 months.


But on a good note I have bought some Scollies for the older tank..
all mine yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598547_465168613549490_838207646_n.jpg
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382300_465168620216156_406218403_n.jpg
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560523_465168653549486_1648393021_n.jpg
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521561_465168676882817_789401887_n.jpg
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/6545_465168690216149_1847409530_n.jpg
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539274_465168720216146_1597976764_n.jpg

Parker
02-21-2013, 01:49 AM
Look forward to seeing it when you get it setup in the new place... In the mean time you should probably sell me that light of yours...

lastlight
02-21-2013, 01:57 AM
holy scoly there's a small fortune sitting there Mike! They're awesome looking =)

Lance
02-21-2013, 02:57 AM
Oooh nice! I really like that 4th one. Haven't seen one like that before.

Skimmerking
08-30-2013, 03:38 PM
update
Well a little update we went and bought another house. We are renting out the other one top and bottom. This will pretty much pay for the other one that we bought, so after signing the papers Tammy says lets put a 8 footer back into the wall there excellent. So about a month before moving into the house she tells me that I have no more feelings for you anymore. I need time away from you. I don't know if this is going to work. Really you Got TO BE KIDDING. WELL HERE I AM. she took over the house I have some one renting out the basement suite. A NURSE LOL. and ways its costing me 300 per month to live here. but I have the garage , pool , hot tub .. yaaaaaaaaa baby.

ok on to the upgrade I never did sell the cube . remember how it was to big for the dining room. Who needs a dining room. I 'm moving it into the house today and prepping it for a move. I will be running a open top for the Mitras light. Going to get a screen top since I have lost my yellow wrasse and mystery and leopard already. so I will upload pictures after folks so I 'm still here going somewhat strong.

lastlight
08-30-2013, 04:12 PM
glad to hear you're still going strong bro. you should head out for a run sometime soon. we miss you lol.

Skimmerking
08-31-2013, 02:10 AM
its alive so far.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/1240248_10151857652190915_631524397_n.jpg

The Grizz
08-31-2013, 03:01 AM
Nice now getter done jarhead :biggrin:

kien
08-31-2013, 03:11 AM
OORAH!

Skimmerking
08-31-2013, 04:06 AM
ya ya ya ya im a bachelor now mang its all about the fish tank. I wish that I had more water made up

Skimmerking
09-02-2013, 02:50 AM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1233346_10151861690655915_515057654_n.jpg

Sad part about this I was going to move the corals over yesterday. but waited and lost 4 scollies that was worth $1000 not a happy camper. but its in a building stage . any thoughts on what other tang to get I have a tommi in there now. need a power cleaner thinking of a Yellow/ need to come up with a better light stand

Dez
09-02-2013, 03:26 AM
Looking good Mike!

Skimmerking
09-13-2013, 01:28 AM
bought a few corals from Colby at Bayside. what ya think

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1157433_537884829611201_1862032027_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935892_537885582944459_1785045701_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/968892_537885442944473_170930682_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/14484_537886566277694_521675874_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1098520_537887622944255_153133669_n.jpg

Scythanith
09-13-2013, 02:07 AM
The last two are sweet!

kien
09-13-2013, 02:12 AM
Whoa, what are those red ones in the corner of that one pic??

apexifd
09-13-2013, 02:38 AM
How the light spread? I am setting up a marine land 150dd. 36x36x27.. not sure if I should get a second mitra or not.

Nate
09-13-2013, 03:04 AM
Mount the light in the canopy .... Will look wayyyyyy better

Skimmerking
09-13-2013, 03:22 AM
How the light spread? I am setting up a marine land 150dd. 36x36x27.. not sure if I should get a second mitra or not.

I was told that the 1 mitras would work on my cube. it seems to work great ... I love it

Skimmerking
09-13-2013, 03:24 AM
Mount the light in the canopy .... Will look wayyyyyy better

I was told that you shouldn't run the light in a canopy. However the top of the canopy has lots of venting so I am unsure...... do you have a Mitras running in a canopy

Nate
09-13-2013, 06:20 AM
But in aware of the venting you have in the aboot as it was once my tank.

You should be fine just run some fans and maybe get an infrared thermometer to make sure.

Nate
09-13-2013, 02:13 PM
Jesus... Must have been tired last night missed 6 autocorrects

That used to be my tank. So I'm aware of the superb ventilation.

Rice Reef
09-13-2013, 02:14 PM
bought a few corals from Colby at Bayside. what ya think

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1157433_537884829611201_1862032027_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935892_537885582944459_1785045701_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/968892_537885442944473_170930682_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/14484_537886566277694_521675874_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1098520_537887622944255_153133669_n.jpg

Those are some nice additions!

Skimmerking
09-13-2013, 03:03 PM
Jesus... Must have been tired last night missed 6 autocorrects

That used to be my tank. So I'm aware of the superb ventilation.

yeppers it was and its a great tank i finally got it set up can u believe
it

Skimmerking
09-14-2013, 10:46 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1277588_10151889308575915_837024855_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/r90/1002615_10151889307100915_412094618_n.jpg
Im working on the colors yet from the camera on my hone its got a blue hue
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r90/1044664_10151889310505915_1588419306_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/r90/1239587_10151889311920915_1319321738_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/r90/1240154_10151889316530915_2001745987_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/r90/1239938_10151889319985915_1362933497_n.jpg

Skimmerking
09-14-2013, 10:55 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/r90/1185307_10151889349350915_311983237_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/r90/1236917_10151889348340915_965446802_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/r90/1011555_10151889347400915_2089253796_n.jpg

Myka
09-15-2013, 12:09 AM
I'm glad to see you have a tank running again! Looks great!

DigitalWeight
09-15-2013, 02:50 PM
Looks awesome man!