Brotherd's 180 - Page 6

The Grizz · #51 12-18-2013, 05:34 AM

So when is the up grad to a 8'er or even 10'er

brotherd · #52 12-18-2013, 05:56 AM

Probably when you do a 14' er. Then I'll take your 300

I seriously have a lot more to learn before then.

The Grizz · #53 12-18-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brotherd

Probably when you do a 14' er. Then I'll take your 300

I seriously have a lot more to learn before then.

Well that will never happen as the wife will not let me get a bigger tank now, this is it for the big tanks.

lastlight · #54 12-18-2013, 04:24 PM

those look really neat with the illuminated acrylic bezel. does that edge just glow? I imagine it's not blindingly bright in the eyes or anything.

brotherd · #55 12-19-2013, 04:37 AM

Not bright at all. The Atlantik lights really pound the rays down but because they are pendants and the tank is canopy challenged the room is well lit...which I actually really like. The bezel is really the optic focus just in a sheet form. It is 90 degree but can be removed for 120 degree. So far I am extremely pleased with them. I'm considering ordering a third for a couple of things I want to try.

brotherd · #56 12-28-2013, 05:57 PM

Updated fts.

kien · #57 12-28-2013, 08:45 PM

wow, that looks really good!

zhasan · #58 12-28-2013, 09:53 PM

That is an awesome looking setup! Great work! I must say, your tank is an inspiration for me as I've been wanting a 180 for a while now!

Have you noticed any difference in coral growth with the new lights?

brotherd · #59 12-28-2013, 10:14 PM

For sure. Water changes were not keeping up with calcium demand so I brought the calcium reactor online.The new lights are great!

brotherd · #60 12-28-2013, 10:15 PM

And thanks for the kind words too!