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06-19-2009, 05:25 PM
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Well, in last nights burn in the tank temperature rose to around 81, from 80, over a 6 hour period. I haven't decided if I'm happy with that yet, but I'll try to get pics while the lights are on today so you can see the difference in the lighting.
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06-22-2009, 06:54 PM
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Alright, new pics! Tank temps are okay with the light on a 10 hour photoperiod (rises 1 degree F over the 10 hours, not bad at all), so that's what I've been using. I may reduce the photoperiod (I've noticed some green algae growth), but do I ever love MH!
 
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Calvin --- Planning a 29 gallon mixed reef... Last edited by BlueAbyss; 07-19-2009 at 07:15 PM.
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06-22-2009, 08:53 PM
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looking good! Is that MH fixture setting right on the glass? If so better find some way to get a space between the glass and the light or something is gonna pop!
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06-22-2009, 08:59 PM
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It currently is sitting on the glass (well, sort of), I'm working on a fix for that... This fixture will be boxed in and hung sooner than later. I'm hoping the glass cover is okay until then... it gets warm, but not so hot that I can't keep my hand right where the MH sits for a while before it becomes too hot. If that makes any sense... but I hear ya, and that's my major concern right now.
I should note that it's not an actual MH fixture either. This fixture is made for a 300W halogen. karazy, don't worry about the scape... when I find that piece of perfect rock, it will all work out. You'll see 
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06-29-2009, 03:23 AM
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FTS... Note the dominance of filamentous algae
  Metal halide seems to make all the difference. More light is better! I can count at least 7 different kinds of algae on my rock that has kicked into high gear in the last week. I have lots of hair algae, seems to be the dominant species in my young reef. I have yet to secure a piece of live rock to finish the rockwork... the long island on the right is going to be broken into smaller chunks tonight, and I'll be making a phonecall about an 8 lb piece of live rock next week. I also have some further plans for a rock ledge attached to the middle filter intake, which should mask the intake a bit (it's right in the centre so it tends to draw the eye).  
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Calvin --- Planning a 29 gallon mixed reef... Last edited by BlueAbyss; 07-19-2009 at 07:06 PM.
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