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Forum: Reef 04-02-2009, 05:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,251
Posted By Canadian
Thanks for the correction Steve. That makes a lot...

Thanks for the correction Steve. That makes a lot more sense now.
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
HUH? Real world application time here: ...

HUH?

Real world application time here:

We're talking about measured PAR over an aquarium when using typical installation methodologies with T5 and MH.

54W T5HO lamps are 4' long. When...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By Canadian
I pre-ordered my Sunpower with Reef Geek and it...

I pre-ordered my Sunpower with Reef Geek and it wasn't that bad. But you'll obviously pay a pretty hefty increase when purchasing from the US. The unfortunate thing is that our options are pretty...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By Canadian
I doubt you'll find anyone who actually has ATI...

I doubt you'll find anyone who actually has ATI in stock. Any retailer in Canada will typically be ordering them from Reef Geek (who doesn't really even stock them they just place orders on regular...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,251
Posted By Canadian
Steve, Can you please explain how actinics...

Steve,

Can you please explain how actinics produce "false high" PAR readings despite the fact that measured PAR values for actinic T5HO lamps are considerably lower than whiter lights?

For...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 06:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
Respek! Aesthetics fit into that category that's...

Respek! Aesthetics fit into that category that's hard to quantify but definitely commands higher prices. I've told you before in previous conversations that I think the white Sfiligoi Stealth...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 04:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
I'm not sure why this was directed at me as I was...

I'm not sure why this was directed at me as I was defending your comparison of 8x54W to a 250W while deducing that the tested 250W set up was actually 2 x 250W while Myka erroneously assumed the...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 04:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
Sounds like a great decision - you've ensured...

Sounds like a great decision - you've ensured your fixture has the most important components and found a reasonable compromise with respect to pricing and "quality".
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 03:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
Don't take the half-a$$ed quote as being...

Don't take the half-a$$ed quote as being derogatory. I'm just trying to impress upon people that you can't compare a low end T5 set up to a properly cooled and reflected T5 set up and expect to get...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
If you're going to calculate the T5 as if it's...

If you're going to calculate the T5 as if it's going on a 4 foot tank (54W) then you also need to be reasonable about the application of the MH - no one is going to try to realistically light a 4...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
FWIW, I think getting a T5 fixture without...

FWIW,

I think getting a T5 fixture without active cooling and quality individual parabolic reflectors is tantamount to using MH with flat piece of polished aluminum as a reflector. The type of...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 03:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,251
Posted By Canadian
If that was the case wouldn't you expect an...

If that was the case wouldn't you expect an actinic T5 lamp to produce greater PAR values than a "whiter" lamp - given that you're suggesting 420nm wavelength is some how misinterpreted as being more...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2009, 03:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,251
Posted By Canadian
I'll go on record stating that I think MH is the...

I'll go on record stating that I think MH is the best simple option for reef aquarium lighting.

With that said, I'll play devil's advocate and post a link where the exact opposite consensus about...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
Myka, Sorry if it comes across as if I'm...

Myka,

Sorry if it comes across as if I'm lashing out at you. I've been reading a lot of really bad advice on this site over the last couple months (most of it coming from inexperienced hobbysists)...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
Are you kidding? That is so patently false it's...

Are you kidding? That is so patently false it's actually comical.

Those "other" fixtures put out 30% more PAR (and this has been confirmed by several independent readings - not based on...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
Those AquaticLife fixtures don't have active...

Those AquaticLife fixtures don't have active cooling as far as I can tell.
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
As far as I know the only retailers are in the...

As far as I know the only retailers are in the US. Progressive Reef can special order them but they simply purchase them from Reef Geek at a lowered price and then sell them to the customer.

And...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,829
Posted By Canadian
I had a Remora about 10 years ago and it was just...

I had a Remora about 10 years ago and it was just about the worst skimmer I've ever used (I think I actually had better results from my Seaclone so it's a toss up). It skimmed next to nothing, and...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,631
Posted By Canadian
WHAT!? Hardly. I would argue the Tek fixtures fit...

WHAT!? Hardly. I would argue the Tek fixtures fit somewhere between bottom of the barrel and mid range - hardly "one of the best". Mid range would be something like an ATI Sunpower which has active...
Forum: Reef 03-27-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Posted By Canadian
Tricks to get fish to take prepared foods

I picked up an ORA Splendid Dottyback last week and it was eating within minutes of being in the tank. It will take mysis without hesitation but I'm trying to wean it onto Spectrum sinking pellets...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-27-2009, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Canadian
I've been very happy with my Profilux standalone...

I've been very happy with my Profilux standalone doser and would recommend it. Progressive Reef does seem to have the best prices for them too.
Forum: Reef 03-26-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,638
Posted By Canadian
+1 The T5HO actinics are so dim they almost...

+1

The T5HO actinics are so dim they almost appear to not even be on when other lamps are turned on. The ATI Blue+ and Giesemann Actinic+ (the name is misleading because it's not an actinic) are...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,638
Posted By Canadian
Leah, The Tek light isn't crap per se. It's...

Leah,

The Tek light isn't crap per se. It's just that a lot of hobbyists seem to see the recommendations regarding using T5s and then go out and buy something like the Tek fixture thinking they're...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,638
Posted By Canadian
The problem with removing the glass cover is that...

The problem with removing the glass cover is that you're going to expose your T5 reflectors to salt spray and humidity which will lead to pitting of the reflectors and eventually diminish light...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,638
Posted By Canadian
Here are some pics. My old point and shoot camera...

Here are some pics. My old point and shoot camera makes everything bluer than it actually is and washes out all the colors. But I thought I'd stay true to my word and post some pics - next step is...
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