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#1
10-27-2004, 04:04 AM
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Reflector Question
If your tank is 15" inside to inside how wide should your reflector be? I am trying to do a canopy so I can setup a tank with VHO bulbs, and maybe eventually 2 halides
I found a reflecter at www.reefsolution.com which is 48" long and can expand from 5 1/2 inchs in width to 8 1/2 inchs wide, is this enough? Should I use a Metal Reflector? or jjust some good old white paint? I want to do this right the 1st time// Jim
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 3x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors 
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10-30-2004, 02:02 AM
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At least use a polished aluminum reflector, Jim. The adjustable one just has to go wide enough to fit the number of bulbs you plan to use - how many is that?
 Is it going to work with a couple of MH mounting brackets down the line?White paint would likely disappoint, unless you're after that really diffuse, office-fluorescent look. 
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10-30-2004, 03:31 AM
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I definatly looking at MH for the future,, Just have to find a decent place to get a reflector that would fit my 77g properly.
Jim
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 3x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors
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10-30-2004, 03:55 PM
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#6
10-30-2004, 08:12 PM
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jmho but I believe the best reflector going is the pfo type. easily mount halides as well as vho`s. They might be a little more money but the improvement you will see is well worth it. I bought mine from J&L.
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10-31-2004, 08:39 PM
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I ahve looked at thoseproblem is they do not have them in 46" to 48" lengths (or do I really need it that long.. never done my own canopy still trying to research everything..
jim
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 3x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors
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#8
10-31-2004, 10:51 PM
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The pfo`s come in 12, 24, 36, and not sure about 48 but I think so. I built my 72" hood and used 2 - 36" reflectors. I`ll see if I have a pic. of the underside and I`ll post it.
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#9
11-02-2004, 02:45 PM
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Ya if you can get a pic that would be perfect
jim
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 3x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors
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#10
11-03-2004, 01:30 AM
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pic.s are on the home page and I can`t get them to come over to this page.
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