The Metal 180 build

[metalhead]

what are labels?i have everything on two sockets with a few power strips and some of those 3 outlet dealys to make spots around the timers

Oh those 3 socket deals are my favorite!!!

Between two tanks I was running at least four of them... And what's so great about labels anyway??? Half the fun is seeing what quits working when you yank the plug out if you ask me! :eek3:

[metalhead]

We buy what we can afford my friend, you can't take it with you when you go.

That's true Charlie and in fairness I shouldn't be bagging on the Nova, I'm sure it's a good enough light. Thanks for keeping me straight once again.

[charlie]

That's true Charlie and in fairness I shouldn't be bagging on the Nova, I'm sure it's a good enough light. Thanks for keeping me straight once again.

Always forward.........................................ne ver straight;;

[metalhead]

Always forward.........................................ne ver straight;;

Thank you!

[Steve McKay]

Ahem.... As the new proponent for T5 lighting at ReefLand I would like to formally invite you folks to witness the biggest T5 event in recorded history - The build of metalhead's totally exclusive, T5 powered, extremely efficient one-hundred-and-eighty-gallon reef system.

I really can't honestly believe that there are still some of you knuckle-heads in our midst that insist upon killing the planet with you irresponsible, selfish disregard for the environment and your power-hungry, war-mongering metal halide lights.

How am I doing so far???

Don't you love the new, environmentally conscience, metal???

Go Metal.

[metalhead]

Go Metal.

Thanks Steve... Of course you know I was only joking, or at least I hope you do. It's times like these when I start to think that Dale Carnegie school was a waste of time.

[Parrothead]

Thanks Steve... Of course you know I was only joking, or at least I hope you do. It's times like these when I start to think that Dale Carnegie school was a waste of time.

so did you sell your MH or just f-ing with everyone?????????

[metalhead]

so did you sell your MH or just f-ing with everyone?????????

No, it's sold... Have not acquired the new T5 fixture yet though but plan to ASAP

[Parrothead]

No, it's sold... Have not acquired the new T5 fixture yet though but plan to ASAP

Did your boy ever get back to you with a price on the connie

[metalhead]

Did your boy ever get back to you with a price on the connie

Not yet, I need to give him a call tonight

[Parrothead]

Not yet, I need to give him a call tonight

Let me know what you find out

[metalhead]

Let me know what you find out

10-4 Homey!

He's supposed to call me later today with a price, assuming they will authorize him as a distributor.

[Parrothead]

10-4 Homey!

He's supposed to call me later today with a price, assuming they will authorize him as a distributor.

They hit him with min. order status type stuff probably..........

[metalhead]

They hit him with min. order status type stuff probably..........

Hopefully not but we'll see... He seemed pretty optomistic and said he'd been meaning to do it anyway as he is very impressed with their product.

[Parrothead]

delete some of your inbox, can't pm you, you are full

[metalhead]

Ok, sorry for falling of with the updates but been really busy...

Got the 72'' constellation fixture!!! This thing rocks!

I was able to acquire a demo unit directly from AquaCtinics along with a nice assortment of some good UVL bulbs at a very good price. They are very good to work with and the quality of this fixture is top-notch to say the least.

Here's the bulb arrangement I'm starting with if anyone's interested, all UVL bulbs...

Front to back same on both sides (1-2-3 for the switches all with seperate cords)...
(1) Super blue actinic
(3) 75/25 Pro
(2) Aquasun 10K
(1) Actinic white
(2) Aquasun 10K
(3) 75/25 Pro
(1) Super blue actinic

The colors really pop with this arrangement and the light is unbelievable! Sorry for ever doubting you Charlie and Parrot.

Don't miss the shimmer at all btw, in fact I prefer it this way due to all the flow... I had too much shimmer with the halides if there is such a thing.

I'll be breaking down the 90 this weekend and moving everything over to the 180 and the sand-bed to the sump. Pics coming soon!

[Parrothead]

You know the rules, pics or else:eek3::eek3:

[Steve McKay]

Glad you like the lights.Or else!

[Parrothead]

The kitty is starting to feel really, really depressed about the lack of viewing material:eek3::eek3::eek3:

[julesjt]

Ok, sorry for falling of with the updates but been really busy...

Got the 72'' constellation fixture!!! This thing rocks!

I was able to acquire a demo unit directly from AquaCtinics along with a nice assortment of some good UVL bulbs at a very good price. They are very good to work with and the quality of this fixture is top-notch to say the least.

Here's the bulb arrangement I'm starting with if anyone's interested, all UVL bulbs...

Front to back same on both sides (1-2-3 for the switches all with seperate cords)...
(1) Super blue actinic
(3) 75/25 Pro
(2) Aquasun 10K
(1) Actinic white
(2) Aquasun 10K
(3) 75/25 Pro
(1) Super blue actinic

The colors really pop with this arrangement and the light is unbelievable! Sorry for ever doubting you Charlie and Parrot.

Don't miss the shimmer at all btw, in fact I prefer it this way due to all the flow... I had too much shimmer with the halides if there is such a thing.

I'll be breaking down the 90 this weekend and moving everything over to the 180 and the sand-bed to the sump. Pics coming soon!

Metal,

Can you get some pictures up with the fixture and your tank? In addition can you get pictures up with the lighting modes you are going with?

I am getting ready to do my 180 and still on the sump design, and when that is done I will be doing the plumbing and finally ordering my lights. I was going between MH and T5 but really didnt want to deal with the heat and power usage of MH lights.

Thanks

Here is my build thread ...Jules New 180 Gallon Build Thread