CadLights 39G Signature

BlueAbyss · #1 01-29-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar

My change to a Phoenix DE HQI hallide looks like it has solved my algae problem. It is much bluer thatn the original light. The original light was to far into the yellow spectrum. Now that I think the algae is solved I will remove the UV light.

So you like the Phoenix bulb? I've been wondering what bulb to use on my tank... do you find it very blue in general, or just compared to the other bulb (which could well have been a lower quality 10K or even a 6.5K bulb)?

Oscar · #2 01-29-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueAbyss

So you like the Phoenix bulb? I've been wondering what bulb to use on my tank... do you find it very blue in general, or just compared to the other bulb (which could well have been a lower quality 10K or even a 6.5K bulb)?

It is very blue. The original CadLights was a 14,500K as well. In addition I have 2 very blue Geisman actinics that really exagerate the blueness. But if it is helping me deal with the algae then I will put up with it for a few more months.

mseepman · #3 01-29-2009, 10:16 PM

Now that I know you went to a Phoenix, i really want to see the FTS. You should take one with the Giesmanns off and one with them on.

Depending on which frags you ordered, you might like how they "POP" under the blue.

Oscar · #4 01-29-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Now that I know you went to a Phoenix, i really want to see the FTS. You should take one with the Giesmanns off and one with them on.

Depending on which frags you ordered, you might like how they "POP" under the blue.

Now I am feeling peer pressure again! Actually I did take some photos of before and after Geismans. I will post those tonight. Yes the small number of frags I have at the moment definitely pop more with the Phoenix + Geismann.

It is kind of a relief to get the algae problem figured out. It is not completely solved but I think I am seeing some meaninful results after a 7 month battle.

Frags are arriving next week, so that will give me some additional time this weekend for more pruning etc.

mseepman · #5 01-29-2009, 11:03 PM

Hahaha...no pressure at all. I find that I don't take enough pics and now I wish I had taken more so that I could measure my progress.

Oscar · #6 01-29-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Hahaha...no pressure at all. I find that I don't take enough pics and now I wish I had taken more so that I could measure my progress.

My only progression since July is expansion of algae and xenia, both of which need pruning. Although I think the clowns are fatter.

dcook · #7 05-11-2009, 02:47 AM

any updates, Pictures?