SPS in 28g?

rickjames · #1 02-16-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Does glass lower the PAR as much as acrylic?

Probably more because it is less clear. Basically you don't want anything between the bulb and the water.

History shows that those that start with fluorescent lighting eventually upgrade to metal halide. IMO it is simply the nicest and most versatile lighting for a reef system.

TheReefGeek · #2 02-16-2006, 06:56 PM

For now I am going to go softy/LPS tank to keep the cost down, and just order 2, 75w VHO tubes.

SPS will have to wait until I setup my 3ft 50g.

Reefhawk1 · #3 02-16-2006, 07:25 PM

I am using a 150watt HQI pendant from Coralife with a 20k Bulb over my 30 gallon cube. My tank is drilled and runs into a 33 gallon sump with a automatic top off system. I have some sps in the tank at this moment and I will be adding more in the future. 150 watt is the way to go IMO.

TheReefGeek · #4 02-16-2006, 07:27 PM

Reefhawk, how is your hood setup?

OCDP · #5 02-16-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefhawk1

I am using a 150watt HQI pendant from Coralife

I think he's using a pendant?

TheReefGeek · #6 02-16-2006, 07:41 PM

Impossible! Ok fine, I shouldn't read so fast....

Reefhawk1 · #7 02-16-2006, 08:57 PM

This is what it looks like 150Watt HQI. hidden behind rock on the left is a sieo 1500

I also use a mag 9 for return.

TheReefGeek · #8 02-16-2006, 09:07 PM

Very nice pic! That would blind my co-workers pretty quick!

How do you keep your sandbed still with all that flow!

OCDP · #9 02-16-2006, 09:09 PM

Your cube is the perfect dimensions for that pendant. I love that "beam" like look... just reminds me of a nice beam of natural sunlight . Very nice.

Reefhawk1 · #10 02-16-2006, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the compliments

I keep the flow of the sieo pointed upward to prevent the movement of sand. I also have a rio 1100 behind the rock at the bottom left corner to keep the deleterious from settling.