Oxy's 120 gal shallow reef upgrade. BK 180 is here:)

[The Grizz]

Well nothing like putting the presure on for us to make this build a thing of beauty.

[Oxymoron]

So I scrapped the 60" lighting when I came across this beast.
Purchased from a fellow canreefer.

72" Aquactinics Constellation T5 High Output Fixture




Features:

• Unique aluminum fixture design allows the fixture to be placed directly on top of tank without dramatically heating the water or fixture.
• Can hold up to 7 54W(48" unit) or 14 39W(72" unit) T5 HO lamps
• 48" or 72" long, 14" wide, and 3" high.
• All fixtures come with 98% reflectivity Miro IV full-length individual reflectors for maximum light propagation.
• Quiet dual ball bearing fans on top of fixture help displace heat away from the tank.
• All aluminum construction for a light weight and ridged design.
• All fixtures are powder coated for extended fixture life.
• Three switches on fixture for dusk / dawn lighting or for reduced lighting applications. One switch for 3 rows, another for 2 rows, and the last switch for 2 rows. Also, separate power cords for each of the switches.
• Splash shield keeps the bulbs safe while also helping to keep the heat away from the tank.

Any recommendations for bulb selection would be GREATLY appreciated.
This badboy should pump out enough light to keep whatever corals I want.

[fishytime]

Looking good so far......

any of the big four will do(KZ, ATI, Giessemann, Aquascience).....especially with that many bulbs......my favorite have been aquascience and KZ...I havnt had the opportunity to try ATI yet....the configuration and bulb combo will depend on what you like the best as far as color goes

[RedCoralOnlineStore]

Nice Score on the light!!

[Oxymoron]

Originally Posted by fishytime

Looking good so far......

any of the big four will do(KZ, ATI, Giessemann, Aquascience).....especially with that many bulbs......my favorite have been aquascience and KZ...I havnt had the opportunity to try ATI yet....the configuration and bulb combo will depend on what you like the best as far as color goes

Thanks and yeah you bet I guess it will all come down to personal preference.
I really liked the fiji purples back in the day with my old t5 fixture, But I can't seem to remember what I paired them up with..

Originally Posted by RedCoralOnlineStore

Nice Score on the light!!

Thanks Carmen
We need to have a chat about bulk ordering bulbs once I figure out which route to go 14 bulbs! yikes

[Oxymoron]

New Toys,



Packaged very nicely and delivered unbelievably fast. Thanks Carmen and Red Coral

[fishytime]

Mmmmmmm......gadgets.......good choice!......

BTW......I think your avatar needs to be bigger!.......Tony......Christy......can anyone make his avatar bigger?!

[Oxymoron]

lol everyone seems to love the new avatar

Fishy are you still running the quietone return?
Recommend it ?