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09-01-2005, 02:20 AM
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reflectors and positioning
I'm looking at getting new reflectors because mine are.... well they aren't getting any crustier than they were to begin with but I bought them sight unseen and didn't get what I paid for. In any case, I've decided that its time to get something that reflects the light a bit better than what looks like crappy oxidized aluminum.
So I'm looking at these nice shiny reflectors: http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=pfo-prf12 and it says they are to be mounted perpendicular to your tank. Why is that? They certainly look shinier and better designed than these ones: http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=pfo-prf15 that can be mounted parallel to your tank. I want the shinier ones! Unless of course someone provides me with information that would stop me from buying them  Christy 
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09-01-2005, 02:31 AM
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The PFO parallel reflectors are actually supposedly one of the best reflectors out there (aside from the Diamond Lumenarc reflectors which are the top of the heap).
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...03/feature.htm There is a nice comparison of reflectors for you to check out if you wish.
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09-01-2005, 02:32 AM
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Maybe I'm not readin' it right, but mountin' them perp makes sense to me.
They have said to mount them perp to the front of the aquarium. I assume they mean the front glass. What doesn't make sense to me, is why the other type are to be mounted parallel to the front.  Anyhoo, cheers,
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09-01-2005, 02:36 AM
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Hey cool article.
 I should have known AA would have something like this  Thanks!
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09-01-2005, 05:00 AM
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Christy, I have the 48" parallel one for my 90 and I have 2 bulbs in it. Its plenty bright.
Stop by to check it out if you can't remember what its like.
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09-01-2005, 05:19 AM
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two of the parallel ones or two of the perpendicular ones?
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09-01-2005, 06:39 AM
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Hey i just bought lighting for my new tank and i was recomended the perpendicular ones and i mounted them paralle. I ask some of the guys from JL's and the best they could give me was that they were designed to run "perpendicular" so whatever i mounted them paralle. I figured it be better for the air flow for my canapy fan to cool better. Whatever i don't think it matter that much. And if i'm wrong w/e its good thing i bought the expensive lights lol
Kyle
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