My addiction 300DD

Bblinks · #1 03-06-2017, 11:48 PM

I had a chance to check the temperature exiting my ATI sunpower fixture. I had it running on 12v which is annoying to say the least when it comes to fan noise. After I ran the infrared temp gauge and the read out was only 28 degrees I was a bit surprised. Now I have it adjusted to 9v and the temp is registered at 32 degrees. I know ATI recommends 36 degrees for optimum running temperature to prolong the life of the ballast and bulbs but I think I am comfortable at 32 degree and half the decibel level on the fan. Winner winner chicken dinner.

Bblinks · #2 03-06-2017, 11:51 PM

Bulb change from 4 x coral plus 4 x blue plus to 2 x coral plus 2 x actinic 4 x blue plus. Such a enhancement on coral appearance, at least in my eyes. I don't think it's gonna affect the growth much either. Like it and gonna stick with it.

Stones · #3 03-07-2017, 09:15 PM

Stunning FTS. Absolutely gorgeous.

Glad to hear you were able to ramp down the fans and decrease the noise. It never occurred to me to check the temperature of the air exiting the fixture. I always ran my active cooling at full blast and the noise from the fans was quite irritating.

Bblinks · #4 03-08-2017, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stones

Stunning FTS. Absolutely gorgeous.

Glad to hear you were able to ramp down the fans and decrease the noise. It never occurred to me to check the temperature of the air exiting the fixture. I always ran my active cooling at full blast and the noise from the fans was quite irritating.

Thanks stones. I have been lucky with my tank.

Since I turned down the fans, the fixture is a lot more bearable. Glad I can share that with you.

hunggi74 · #5 03-08-2017, 03:58 PM

I'd give this tank more than 10-15mins of ❤️
Just saying.
Jealousy brings out the worst in me LOL

tang daddy · #6 03-08-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

Bulb change from 4 x coral plus 4 x blue plus to 2 x coral plus 2 x actinic 4 x blue plus. Such a enhancement on coral appearance, at least in my eyes. I don't think it's gonna affect the growth much either. Like it and gonna stick with it.

Nice bro gotta stop by and check out the new light combo soon!

Bblinks · #7 03-08-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hunggi74

I'd give this tank more than 10-15mins of ❤️
Just saying.
Jealousy brings out the worst in me LOL

Don't be jelly man.....use my method of kiss. Look at your tank once a week and if everything is doing good I don't even bother with water change. lol

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

Nice bro gotta stop by and check out the new light combo soon!

Come come, anytime. unless if you are sick then stay away.

Bblinks · #8 03-28-2017, 09:45 PM

Achilles photobomb!!

I need to redo my white balance on the camera again since I replaced the bulbs. This is what I took this weekend.

Bblinks · #9 03-28-2017, 09:47 PM

Couple more.

mseepman · #10 03-29-2017, 12:59 AM

Since I lost almost all my corals its not a current problem but how do you prevent warfare and the associated RTN? Do you trim constantly?