#1
|
|||||
|
|||||
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
__________________
Christy's Reef Blog My 180 Build Every electronic component is shipped with smoke stored deep inside.... only a real genius can find a way to set it free. |
#2
|
|||||
|
|||||
i believe the first ones are more for spot lights. I believe thats what I was told when i was buying mine.
__________________
Marty 50g reef, bubble king skimmer,20g sump,zeovit system, PM cal reactor |
#3
|
|||||
|
|||||
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.
__________________
32"x32"x20" Cube-ish tank |
#4
|
|||||
|
|||||
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,
__________________
Mark. |
#5
|
|||||
|
|||||
Hey cool article. I should have known AA would have something like this Thanks!
__________________
Christy's Reef Blog My 180 Build Every electronic component is shipped with smoke stored deep inside.... only a real genius can find a way to set it free. |
#6
|
|||||
|
|||||
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.
__________________
Gerald Home:160Gal. Foxface, Yellow Tang, Blue Tang, Coral Beauty, Lawnmower Blenny, Starwberry Dottyback, Mandarin Goby, 2 Percula Clowns, Green Brittle Star, Brown Brittle Star, Chocolate Chip Star, Cleaner Shrimp Store: 33Gal. Green Brittle Star, Chocolate Chip Star, Peppermint Shrimp |
#7
|
|||||
|
|||||
Christy, I have 2 of those on mine running parallel, nothing has died yet. Plus when I open the canopy, the reflectors shield the light a bit.
__________________
Brad |
#8
|
|||||
|
|||||
Quote:
two of the parallel ones or two of the perpendicular ones?
__________________
Christy's Reef Blog My 180 Build Every electronic component is shipped with smoke stored deep inside.... only a real genius can find a way to set it free. |
#9
|
|||||
|
|||||
Quote:
__________________
Brad |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
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 |