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Old 12-05-2010, 03:21 AM
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Is any one using these lights and is there any thing you like,dislike about them? I have one on order just thought i would see if it was a great light like i was told it will be! Thanks
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Old 12-05-2010, 04:41 PM
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Old 12-05-2010, 04:59 PM
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Don't do it. I viewed one on display at my LFS and it looked great for the first week, then everything browned out. Not worth the money IMO.
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Old 12-05-2010, 05:59 PM
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I got one love it great growth and good colouring but its only in 10" of water.
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Old 12-05-2010, 11:30 PM
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You have your light in 10" of water lol. Must be interesting! Do you have it programed for sun rise /set etc?
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Great light in IMO just responded to your questions on my tank journal have a look at my coral pics I just posted

If you have any other questions just ask me I will be honest with you.
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Old 12-06-2010, 12:36 AM
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You have your light in 10" of water lol. Must be interesting! Do you have it programed for sun rise /set etc?
Yeah dont do the clouds or lighting tho

Yepp in 10 " of water get much better growth that way
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