I am surprised that you ditched the GHL Mitras. You were having more success with them than anyone else I have ever seen.

It will be interesting to see the changes in coloration. :mrgreen:

Nice switch Wayne! Tank is looking better than ever!

Thanks, Bill! One week in and loving it!
Mike, ever since seeing your tank a few mths ago and could not stop thinking about these lights. It was a no brainer.

I almost didn't to be honest... There was another Mitras on sale here on Canreef a couple weeks ago... I wanted another one for the centre of the tank... Haven't heard back from the seller.... Did me a huge favor. just 7 days in and I am noticing a few positive changes already. :biggrin:

Rich, thank you for your support! I'm looking forward to your new build soon and next time you come over to the island don't forget to bring your clippers.:biggrin:

One week update: noticing more new colors that had been washed out under the LEDs. The red planet in the middle had generally been a slow grower... Not anymore. The same can be said for the shortcake and the blue tenius.

I'll bring my clippers too :)

Great new look for the tank Wayne - Love the color in those coral pix!!!

Save/cut me a piece! Cant wait to see the tank Wayne.

You always have your clippers with you. :mrgreen:
Greg, thanks again! Really liking the new lights. I'm seeing some very obvious new growth on a few pieces where they did nothing or very little under the LeDs. Still too soon to really judge but it's on the right track!

Jon, you e stood me up a few times now... I'm starting to worry... :redface::lol:

Light schedule
 

I've been asked to share my light schedule so here goes... Hope it is ok as I am still a newbie with the t5s...

This is my LED schedule
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps61aohic0.jpg

The T5 schedule- yellow represents channel 2 and Orange: channel 1
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps6gzynk3t.jpg


For the LED with the yellow dot, this is a custom setting...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...psl3s0kr80.jpg

And for the pink dot, also a custom setting...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...pscshumi6y.jpg

I'll try and post a YouTube vid of the light cycle later.

YouTube video of light cycle
 

not saying colors change, however lock at this video, and you see what only the bulb will do for you (just some interesting comparison)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-TbkPJhHkY
about 3:45 in the video

Nothing personal, Super busy getting stuff ready for when the "frag" gets here

Wayne, some nice growth on your sps, also a well played move picking up the hybrid... Your colors will surely improve overtime. I've always enjoyed looking at sps under T5, the colors remind me of cosmic bowling where everything glows and pops. Looking foward to more pics as time progresses.

End of Oct macro pics
 

Chris, thanks! It's just been a bit over two weeks and I finally get it! Lol. There is just no substitution for t5. The mitras came close but that's where it ends. The hybrids comes with LEDs and are great for supplementing themt5s. What I am seeing are not necessary new colours but colours that had been washed out under the LEDs.

Anyways, here are a few new macros with the hybrids... Pics are so much warmer then just LEDs.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps61eaa8c6.jpg

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Super nice :biggrin:

okay, now you're just showing off.

Keep 'em coming ! :biggrin:

Thanks!

:lol:

Tank of the month..........

:multi::multi::multi::multi::multi::multi::multi:: multi::multi::multi::multi::multi:

The change over from pure LED to T5 and LED has been quite positive. One coral that has been most noticeable is the DV Northern Delight....

Under the Mitras...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps77840b4c.jpg

Under the ATI Hybrid...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...psa46696e3.jpg

Buddy, you sniffn too much gas fumes... :silly:
Now get back to your tank build! :mrgreen:

Seems to have more polyp extension under mitras but the color is so much better.

Shut the door that looks almost like pearlberry, nice man!

Maybe 'cause those poor polyps were starving for 'real' light :razz:

I bought my T5s when they were popular, MHs were still in, and LEDs were just coming around
I'll say I'm glad I've stuck with them, even though they cost me a couple frags a year in bulbs ...

But I'm constantly thinking about MHs for my tank due to slower-growing stuff

Your poop is looking awesome Wayner
If I had some extra dough, I'd take a ferry and raid your tank

Don't think it's more polyp extension but more of more light spread evenly over the whole coral. With led I find it more directional so all corals will be bright and colorful from the top down, but from the sides or underneath where the corals are shaded they tend to be more brown. I have noticed the same thing when having just led. And now supplimenting with 4 t5 the colors are more visible from the side where I tend to look at the tank most. Just my 2 cent. Wicked pics and beautiful colors by the way. You must have one of the best collections besides sweet ride and Darryl lol.

Greg, you're the smart one... Look at how much I have wasted on lights....:redface:
If you are looking for anything in particular Lmk... I can always bring it over the next time I'm visiting Rich or Peter.

I think you're right about the lights. I've tried as much as I can with thr LEDs but that is as far as it goes. This is my first attempt with t5 and ain't looking back... And thank you for the compilement.... Don't think I'm anywhere close to those guys... Always trying and that is about as close as it gets... The sps I have is 99% East Coast.... I'm sure you recognize quite a few pieces... 😄. Thanks to MJC, Frag Box, Canada Corals and Incredible Aquariums... ☺️

2yr update in pics. Enjoy...
 

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Oh boy Wayne can i say best tank in Canada think I did, amazing stuff.

Holy long overdue photo dump! Very nice Wayne!!! Got a fts? The saturation of your your Acros is phenomenal.

Yah, where's the FTS? Nice colors bud.
What's the blue coral? N98A2009

Good to see you're posting again. The corals look brilliant. Colours are just perfect.

Fantastic!

Now we all know where all the RR and high end SPS are! Beautiful!

UNREAL WAYNE!!
Perfect pictures. One guy who knows how to take true to form pictures..

I've seen his tank in person a few times and his pictures are true to lifE. The corals are that bright and healthy. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing this tank in person will attest to his pictures. He works tirelessly on his tank and it shows in his corals.

7Saturated??? Come on. If you've seen his tank in person top down.. his colors are bang on!!!
Bit of a compliment with a bit of a dig, no??

Just kidding.
It is a tank of the century though

Amazing tank, do you have a FTS or equipment list? unfortunately all the old images expired

I think you guys have some saturated testosterone flinging around here...last time I checked saturated corals was a REALLY GOOD THING! *shakes head* I don't use the word "phenomenal" very often. Now where is my wine??

Drinking already....it's only 10:45 am in my time zone, little early to be in the sauce, you gotta wait till at least 11....lol just kidding.:mrgreen:

Wayne's tank is awesome, it's even more impressive in person.