Lighting options discussed

plan on buying a 90 gal All-Glass Mega Flow Overflow Aquarium with matching canopy. My questions is what lighting options do I have with this setup and how do I mount the lights under the canopy. I plan on having...

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Posted by on 11 March 2006

Which of these lighting options would you choose and why ...

I currently have a new 24DX nancube cycling. I have the stock lighting setup on it. I want to have mainly LPS and zoos with 1 or 2 SPS, probably a monti cap and pocilipora or millipora.With the stock hood,...

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Posted by on 24 January 2006

PC Lighting added

While satisfied with the results using my 6500K metal halide light as far as coral growth, intensity etc., the 6500k MH is just a little on the yellow side. I just wanted to bring out the colors of the corals...

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Posted by on 8 January 2006

Power Backup

How To Make a Power Back-Up Unit from a UPS and a 12 Volt Battery All too often the power can go out for many reasons, and at any time. To protect yourself from the possible loss of animals...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Lighting changes

Changed out all three MH reflectors on the 180g, now using the gullwing shaped ones instead of the flat panel type. Need the old ones for lighting the 55g frag tank (tommorrow's project). Changed out all 4 of the...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Free virtual fish tank - Are you planning to build your own lighting system? Unless

Are you planning to build your own lighting system? Unless you have a good working knowledge of electricity, and how to properly moisture-proof and ventilate light enclosures, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON’T BUILD YOUR OWN LIGHTING SYSTEM! Nearly...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Aquarium lighting

Aquarium lighting in one of the key aspects in both the reef aquarium and the freshwater aquarium. It gives the animals a natural activity and rest period and it makes the plants, corals grow. Invertebrates and corals need it...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006

Reverse Photoperiod

What is reverse photoperiod? When talking reef aquariums, reverse photoperiod is when the lights over the refugium and the lights over the main tank are “on” opposite each other. Why use a reverse photoperiod? The lack of carbon dioxide...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006