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Old 09-20-2009, 11:54 PM
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Default Lighting upgrade..

Although my tank's been doing fine so far, some SPS species some colors I liked. Out of many parameters, I decided to try upgrading the lighting system first, as I'm still running 4 T5HOs in this system. I've made a purchase from AP on used stuff, but were missing endcaps. Just days ago I obtained the endcaps via trade, and finally I had chance to complete the lighting system upgrade..

Old look -



First problem - can't fit 5 retro mounts on the lid, ended up with a small piece of aluminum plate to extend the mount.

2 pieces were prepared.



Mounted with a screw.



Endcap mount installed.



Another view.



Wirings and others all complete. Took much longer than expected



all lights on! Glad it worked at first try!



With reflectors. Notice missing a reflector, and a short one. Need to order some now...



New FTS. Color level auto adjusted as there's stronger actinics and messes up camera's view. Looks like a little more pop to color due to 2xactinics+ added now.

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