Coralife Aqualight Pro mod

Okguy · #1 03-12-2008, 06:29 PM

Wow Mark, that's a huge difference. Congratulations!

If we can make it work I would like to come by and check it out this weekend and pick up the extra bulb too

. I know I told you I didn't think I would try the mod that way but after seeing just the first row, I'm second guessing myself.

Have you noticed any difference in the temperature of the unit?

mseepman · #2 03-12-2008, 06:35 PM

By temp of the unit, do you mean the fixture or the water?

Okguy · #3 03-12-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mseepman

By temp of the unit, do you mean the fixture or the water?

I guess both... Is there a noticeable difference in unit temperature? If so has it affected the water temperature?

Controlling heat is a big issue with my tank.

Thanks

mseepman · #4 03-12-2008, 06:49 PM

I was planning to watch the unit's temp quite closely anyways, since I now have ballasts running along a thin wall beside the MH reflector. I don't think they will get too hot but you never know.

As for the water temp. I've had a cheap coralife thermometer for ages and I don't trust it at all. I just got a new pinpoint wireless thermometer this week and once I have batteries for it, I'll let you know how the tank temp varies. If I do trust the coralife, then my tank is always too cold at 73 degrees 95% of the time. Sometimes in the middle of my lighting cycle, it will get to 73.7 degrees. My heater (an ebo jager) is set to have a 78 degree temp and it doesn't run all the time so that's why the new equipment was purchased.