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05-14-2008, 04:22 AM
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Some updates for this evening;
First the tank has cleared, it needs some aquascaping.  Then we added on our two luminarc reflectors  Over the last week we've noticed a 20-30% increase in the humidity reading. However we can't be sure that those numbers are correct because the tank is right around the corner from the thermostat. We do have some options we can explore, should the humidity need to be addressed.  We also need to figure out our lighting details. Somehow we have screwed up our measurements, and the space we counting on having between the reflectors is no longer available. As shown in the picture there is only 1 3/4" of space between the reflectors, which does not leave the space required for the 3 T5 bulbs we originally planned for. 
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#2
05-19-2008, 02:20 PM
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A little more progress on the tank.
Started on the power center      Aquascaping, which I'm not super happy with, but its getting there.  With a single 175w MH in the center. We think we will go with 2x250w MH and supplement with T5s. Taking that 3rd MH off will save us electricity, heat, and some operating costs.  We ended up taking the 28g nano down yesterday evening. It wasn't expected, but had to be done. The tank started leaking! So glad that it is down now, its such a relief. 
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#3
05-19-2008, 03:00 PM
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Looks Great Mickika. Really makes me want to clean up my wiring
J
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05-19-2008, 03:53 PM
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I loath mess, so this little power box just helps keep it out of sight and out of mind. I can't wait for it to be in place, I think it will look nice once its all set up.
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#5
05-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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A close up of the front of the control panel. We'll be adding in pH, nitrate, and ORP monitors below the timers.
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#6
05-19-2008, 04:45 PM
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as i will be building my 120 into a wall stand, and will need to clean up the wires..
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tanks: 120g w/starphire front, pm bullet 2 skimmer, yellow tang, emperor angel, niger trigger, spotted hawkfish, blue tang, flame angel and 120lbs lr
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#7
05-19-2008, 05:23 PM
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They came from Rona, and are made by UPM Innovation and are called Programmable Light Switch Timers. Our models are the ETW350 Single Pole 18000w for use with incandescent or flourescent lighting. I'll look for some packaging and try to get you a photo.
They themselves do have a battery back up. We also have a UPS backup which will be wired in to a heater and power head.
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