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Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 179
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Posted By sphelps
Yeah it's hard to say, you might want to stick...

Yeah it's hard to say, you might want to stick with the AI recommendations and go with 5 mounted the other way. The good thing you could always try 3 and see how it goes, if you find yourself running...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Well assuming you run them lengthwise and set...

Well assuming you run them lengthwise and set them high enough to cover the 18" width then you could assume they would cover at least 24" lengthwise being that they are 6" longer than wide. So 3 is...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
The way I look at it is this, Radions basically...

The way I look at it is this, Radions basically don't use optics while sols do hence the reason why radions get better spread but less par. In terms of power they are pretty close:

Radions:
24W...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,833
Posted By sphelps
It's just how they did it. If a officer showed up...

It's just how they did it. If a officer showed up at my door politely saying there have been some reports regarding constant lighting and electricity blah blah blah and he asked if he just take a...
Forum: Lounge 03-05-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,471
Posted By sphelps
Do I have to deal for you :lol:

Do I have to deal for you :lol:
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Radions have controller built in, sols do not and...

Radions have controller built in, sols do not and require the purchase of one or they work will most aquarium controllers. You would need at least 2 Radions for the tank, 2 would be about the same as...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,833
Posted By sphelps
That's interesting, personally I think I'd let...

That's interesting, personally I think I'd let them seek a warrant, I didn't know using a certain amount of hydro is considered probable cause for a search warrant.
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Yes

Yes
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I like the vertex better than both to be...

Yeah I like the vertex better than both to be honest cause it's a fixture, the module stuff to me doesn't come close to looks when you need more than one. I also like the Reeftechs but this threads...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Totally, the upgrade feature seems more like a...

Totally, the upgrade feature seems more like a marketing thing. In retro spec unless you can upgrade more than just the LEDs so that your old fixture matches new fixtures there is little point.
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Far beyond as in other reasons, vortech module...

Far beyond as in other reasons, vortech module allows everything to work seamlessly through one controller that has web access and eliminates the need for the individual controllers. So the reason...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-05-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,648
Posted By sphelps
Live clams from the supermarket work well.

Live clams from the supermarket work well.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-05-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,909
Posted By sphelps
Love it Are the T5s sealed from moisture?

Love it

Are the T5s sealed from moisture?
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
Perhaps, problem is with these damn LEDs is the...

Perhaps, problem is with these damn LEDs is the next fixture is always around the corner and likely the next best thing. The problem I have with the Vega is that is looks to make the sol obsolete,...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
I agree that after playing around with LED colors...

I agree that after playing around with LED colors the red and green are key to reduce the need to run the whites as high which drown out color. But I just don't see the value of paying twice as much...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
OP has a Profilux hence my comment, for AI...

OP has a Profilux hence my comment, for AI connection you just need an inexpensive cable not module. The other things are just options but with the AI starting at half the price makes buying such...
Forum: Pictures 03-05-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 126,765
Posted By sphelps
No fair :cry:

No fair :cry:
Forum: Marine Fish 03-05-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,287
Posted By sphelps
Live clams usually work, fish markets or...

Live clams usually work, fish markets or superstore carry them. Break them open and stick one in the tank.
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-05-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 76,632
Posted By sphelps
If you have a Profilux the sols seem like the...

If you have a Profilux the sols seem like the logical choice. Profilux control for the AI should do everything the Radion does unless I'm not aware of something. If you're looking for intergration...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,346
Posted By sphelps
You sure about that? I count 26 to 12 overall in...

You sure about that? I count 26 to 12 overall in favour of RO and zero "deluxe" systems with tap water....
Forum: Reef 03-04-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,346
Posted By sphelps
My tap water has been yellow numerous times, I...

My tap water has been yellow numerous times, I don't think my tank could survive without RO. Not having to treat the water prior and add things like prime, which I find disturbs skimming, is also a...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,303
Posted By sphelps
Haha Tank is badass. Looks like a ball...

Haha Tank is badass.

Looks like a ball python, I had one of those

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/DSC_0243.jpg
Forum: Go Reef Inc. 03-03-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,586
Posted By sphelps
Nope not working

Nope not working
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By sphelps
Red Coral should have them...

Red Coral should have them (http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84&products_id=542), although it does say sold out....

I've also seen them at other stores...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,659
Posted By sphelps
Matt has the right idea there, essentially an...

Matt has the right idea there, essentially an internal overflow on the side if you're looking for a full width overflow.
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