Looking to start a reef aquarium

Delphinus · #1 01-11-2007, 04:58 AM

I'd love to see one in person. I bet it's neat but I dunno, I sure do like halides. I guess the heat's an issue but on a day like today I don't mind that so much.

Now on a hot summer's day though..... (but that feels so far away right now!)

Welcome to Canreef BTW

andsoitgoes · #2 01-11-2007, 05:05 AM

I wish I was in the same boat as you Tony - I've got the windows open, fan*S* (plural) on and debating on whether or not I should have an A/C running in JANUARY.

Summer is not a month I want to think about.

Chaotic Cricket · #3 01-11-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andsoitgoes

I wish I was in the same boat as you Tony - I've got the windows open, fan*S* (plural) on and debating on whether or not I should have an A/C running in JANUARY.

Summer is not a month I want to think about.

It's two months

Delphinus · #4 01-11-2007, 05:10 AM

From 150W over your tank or are you in a condo with some kind of insane heating ??? I know you guys have milder winters out there but that doesn't seem right to me? I have nearly 1000W of halides in my basement over all the various tanks and before I had A/C the summers got a little dicey at times but never in the winter months...

Der_Iron_Chef · #5 01-11-2007, 05:16 AM

Welcome, Rumika!

A good friend of mine sells lighting and gets things at wholesale. At any rate, this is one of his LED products, and he seems to think it would be smashing on an aquarium. I could get it for $1100 including all electrical/wiring necessary. Is this an alternative?

Anyway, not trying to hijack your thread here! I think the Solaris looks amazing, but it's $@!@%# expensive!

G1GY · #6 01-11-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

Welcome, Rumika!

A good friend of mine sells lighting and gets things at wholesale. At any rate, this is one of his LED products, and he seems to think it would be smashing on an aquarium. I could get it for $1100 including all electrical/wiring necessary. Is this an alternative?

Anyway, not trying to hijack your thread here! I think the Solaris looks amazing, but it's $@!@%# expensive!

I doubt this would work, but if it doesn't............. You'll have a nice energy efficient light to hang over your desk.

Rumika · #7 01-11-2007, 10:55 PM

Thank you very much for the warm welcome. I am interested in the LED's so we might have to talk a little more seriously about your offer. Would your friend mind oredering one for me? Most of you have probably had your tanks for quite awhile but do the MH increase your power bill? With the price of power nowadays this is also something to consider!!!

Tarolisol · #8 01-11-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumika

Thank you very much for the warm welcome. I am interested in the LED's so we might have to talk a little more seriously about your offer. Would your friend mind oredering one for me? Most of you have probably had your tanks for quite awhile but do the MH increase your power bill? With the price of power nowadays this is also something to consider!!!

They can increase your power bill, but in comparision to the cost of the LED fixtures its not worth it unless you have a large tank using 3 400w MHs.

Rumika · #9 01-12-2007, 02:06 AM

That would be great if you could do that. Your friend wouldn't mind ordering one for me? I will be sure to let you know!!! Thank you.

G1GY · #10 01-11-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

From 150W over your tank or are you in a condo with some kind of insane heating ???

Maybe there is lights for another hobby in there.