DuffyGeos November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 And you didn't hit any electrical wires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad908 November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Light looks great hanging. Now just convincing you to remove some of the blue+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 20, 2014 Author Share November 20, 2014 And you didn't hit any electrical wires! Yeah! Big clap! Light looks great hanging. Now just convincing you to remove some of the blue+ It's not that blue in person. Only 2 blue bulbs ATM. I still have yet to go 6 blue plus and 2 coral plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 I'm running equal blue+ to coral+ and like it a lot. 6 blue+ with only 2 coral+ will be quite BLUE! Glad the mounting wasn't that bad. Those Tapcons can hold hundreds of pounds each, so that's nice piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Since you have to replace the ballast I recommend modding the lighe to have (3) power cords to have the T-5s come on in phases. Just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 20, 2014 Author Share November 20, 2014 I'm running equal blue+ to coral+ and like it a lot. 6 blue+ with only 2 coral+ will be quite BLUE! Glad the mounting wasn't that bad. Those Tapcons can hold hundreds of pounds each, so that's nice piece of mind. I have 2 more coral plus bulbs I can switch out with if need be. Don't forget, I've got the reefbright also! It's a great piece of mind, it was one of my biggest fears before mounting it up, and everything came out Millhouse. Plus it's totally unobtrusive, and has a clean look. Since you have to replace the ballast I recommend modding the lighe to have (3) power cords to have the T-5s come on in phases. Just my .02 That's a great idea, sir, however, i think it would be jumping the gun. I need another eb8 before adding cords. Plus I have stages like so: reefbright>channel 1>channel 2 I think it will suffice for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minaimee November 22, 2014 Share November 22, 2014 Wow Isaac nice new set up! So this time you are going with ATI! I like the bare bottom. Looks nice and clean. Will be following....congrats on the new place BTW!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 22, 2014 Author Share November 22, 2014 Wow Isaac nice new set up! So this time you are going with ATI! I like the bare bottom. Looks nice and clean. Will be following....congrats on the new place BTW!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thanks, Min. ATI for now, I really like the fixture. We will see if I like replacing the bulbs, but so far everything i want it to be! I'm starting to like the bare bottom more and more myself... But I'd like some sand dwelling wrasse in the future. And thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkozak81 November 22, 2014 Share November 22, 2014 Looks awesome sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 24, 2014 Author Share November 24, 2014 Looks awesome sir! Thanks! It looks OK, I need to take some time and focus on the inside. Next big step will be getting the outside trimmed up. I went ahead and replaced the out of order ballast, all three fans, as well as some of the corroded endcaps. So now all 8 bulbs are firing, and the fans are super quiet. The only noise I can hear on my tank is the white noise coming from the huge skimmer, which is not bad. Sometimes you can hear the MP's over the skimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 November 24, 2014 Share November 24, 2014 Where did you get replacement parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 24, 2014 Author Share November 24, 2014 Where did you get replacement parts? I had ERC order them for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 How high off the water do you have it hung? Too low and you will fry the coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 I think you need a bigger tanlk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 25, 2014 Author Share November 25, 2014 How high off the water do you have it hung? Too low and you will fry the coral. 12" for now. I might need to diffuse the light a bit. Zoas love it, montis don't. I think you need a bigger tanlk. I've actually dream about a smaller tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 12" for now. I might need to diffuse the light a bit. Zoas love it, montis don't Just give everything time to setle in. Corals will adjust. Going all T5s you will see some color shifts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 you can always put a tupperware with sand in there (just use some marco mortar to build up a ramp so to speak so it looks like a natural sand shoal) its hard deciding on sand or not...personally ill never do anythign but bare bottom...i painted the outside bottom of my tank white and it made a BIG difference in light and looked alot nicer if you ask me. the only nice thing about not having the sand dwellers is you save a TON of money, not as many jumpers and you dont think you lost them when they are sleeping or hiding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 25, 2014 Author Share November 25, 2014 12" for now. I might need to diffuse the light a bit. Zoas love it, montis don't Just give everything time to setle in. Corals will adjust. Going all T5s you will see some color shifts as well. Yeah, I figured I'd force everything I to acclimation, however, I'm still using old bulbs, I can't imagine what would happen when I switch them out! you can always put a tupperware with sand in there (just use some marco mortar to build up a ramp so to speak so it looks like a natural sand shoal) its hard deciding on sand or not...personally ill never do anythign but bare bottom...i painted the outside bottom of my tank white and it made a BIG difference in light and looked alot nicer if you ask me. the only nice thing about not having the sand dwellers is you save a TON of money, not as many jumpers and you dont think you lost them when they are sleeping or hiding. Yeah, that's a good idea. I will see. The problem is I rushed the setup to clear a tub out of my living room, and ideally would led have done starboard. I'm liking being able to see all the waste, and eliminate it easy during water changes. I like the look if sand, but don't like the maintenance that comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 ive got a stock tank you can borrow...drain.... dry...epoxy sand on the bottom ...should take about 20 minutes (or so you could tell the lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 ive got a stock tank you can borrow...drain.... dry...epoxy sand on the bottom ...should take about 20 minutes (or so you could tell the lady) Nothing with a tank takes 20 minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 25, 2014 Author Share November 25, 2014 ive got a stock tank you can borrow...drain.... dry...epoxy sand on the bottom ...should take about 20 minutes (or so you could tell the lady) Thanks man, I appreciate it. However, I don't see it happening! If anything, I'll add a 1" bed like I had on the 150 and call it a day. Maybe even cycle the sand separate to get it ready. I don't know, I'm all talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 30, 2014 Author Share November 30, 2014 Well, finally talked the wife into a sectional too big for our space. Now if only we had like 50 extra sq ft. I'll be able to lounge around and enjoy the reef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad908 December 2, 2014 Share December 2, 2014 Great viewing couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime December 2, 2014 Author Share December 2, 2014 YO, sweet shot. You'll have to explain to me the black magic you used to get that uploaded while you were right here.... Ken, you'll be pleased to hear that is a lagunitas seasonal (brown sugar something or the other.) What do you think, Brad, Windex look, or nay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos December 2, 2014 Share December 2, 2014 That sounds like Lagunitas Brown Shugga' .....ALC 9.99%, IBU 51.1, OG 1.1. One of my favorites....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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