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Old 05-26-2005, 07:59 AM   #1
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New 45gal Hex

I've had my tank cycling for about 6 weeks now, I want to get the lighting set before I start adding any livestock to it. Currently I only have the stock 15w hood bulb running. I've been trying to decide whether to use a dual 40watt PC (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11418&N=2004+113176) or a MH. My problem is that the tank is to small for any ready to order fixtures unless I use a pendant. I don't really want to use the Pendant in the room where the tank is located. I did just find a hang on 150 MH (http://www.aquacon.com/coralifehalides.html) Has any one used this light? I looking to add some soft coral some LPS and a possible clam or 2 in the future. I'm just looking for ideas anyone else might have.
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Old 05-26-2005, 08:35 AM   #2
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Check this out,The MH Clamp-On Unit Came Today, PICS
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Old 05-26-2005, 09:11 PM   #3
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Old 05-31-2005, 10:02 AM   #4
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I ordered the light I should have it this week. Then I can finally get started.
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Old 05-31-2005, 09:45 PM   #5
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Where did you order it from?
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Old 05-31-2005, 09:57 PM   #6
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I ordered from coralreefecosystems.com they had the best pricing $30 to $50 cheaper than every other site I found that had it.
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Old 06-01-2005, 09:36 PM   #7
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Well, you better post pics when you get it, just so we can make sure you got the right one!!!!
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Old 06-01-2005, 10:47 PM   #8
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Old 06-04-2005, 11:56 PM   #9
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I got the light today, after the camera battery charges I'll post pics
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Old 06-07-2005, 07:21 PM   #10
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Well I know that battery is charged up by now! Do you like the fixture?
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:49 PM   #11
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Here is the picture, I've just been busy. I also attached the first corals.
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Hey, now we're talkin'. Looks good to. How do you like it?
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I like the light. It should work well for future sps and clams. I had no coraline growing until I added it. I have to keep it at it highest point so the tanks doesn't get to hot. I had it a bit lower but the water got up to 85. Should I think of any additional lighting ex. moon light?
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I like the light. It should work well for future sps and clams. I had no coraline growing until I added it. I have to keep it at it highest point so the tanks doesn't get to hot. I had it a bit lower but the water got up to 85. Should I think of any additional lighting ex. moon light?
As far as the heat issue goes, maybe you'd want to try putting a fan blowwing across the water, either on your sump or your display. That should help keep things a little cooler. Moon lites are optional as far as I'm concerned. They are for aesthetics only really. They sure do look cool tho!!
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