Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

[Seriak]

Of course! Don't you? "Always look on the bright side of life"

Originally Posted by MarkoD

lol do you believe everything that you read and do everything that is recommended?

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Seriak

Of course! Don't you? "Always look on the bright side of life"

no. i try things and form my own conclusions and opinions.

sorry this is getting off track.

but im pretty sure it wont hurt to turn the light and try it out.

[subman]

I have mine turned running parallel with the tank and still have some light spillage in back and front. still less than I had with the halides

coralgurl the tank looks great!

[Seriak]

Okay last reply regarding the lights.

I turned them and yes there was a bit less light spilling out the front and back. But in my 4' X 2' tank there was no discernable light change in the tank. I don't have a PAR meter to measure though. But visually it looked the same. I guess it depends on the size of your tank.

And yes Coralgurl, you tank is looking amazing. I promise not to hijack it again. You were the inspiration for mine.

[Coralgurl]

No worries on the lighting comments, I hung them this way as it's the way I saw them on Daves tank at concept. They are all spaced evenly across the top, I wanted good front to back coverage, and I don't notice lights spilling over. I'm already noticing coral growth, zoas that were melting in the other tank are sprouting babies etc. Plus I've got a healthy batch of cyano.... dispute the red slime, really enjoying this tank!

Thanks for the comments!!

[Coralgurl]

Yep, I've gone thru the photography section, looked at websites for aquarium photography etc, it's getting better. I didn't turn off the flow, so that doesn't help. More practice but actually thinking of taking a course.

[reefgirl189]

I think your tank looks great, girl!

What's going on with the old 55?