WTB: 175w Electronic Ballast + LumenMax 2 + Tunze Osmolator ATO

Myka · #1 02-09-2009, 04:26 PM

Thanks, but I'm looking for a SE setup.

mseepman · #2 02-09-2009, 04:43 PM

Hey Myka, just because I'm curious, why are you so set on an SE setup? I personally think the DE's do a better job.

Myka · #3 02-10-2009, 03:05 AM

SE have less hot spots than DE; more even intensity, SE reflectors are better than DE, and SE cover a larger area than DE (I'm putting it over my 36" 40g tank). I also have the option of over-driving the bulb with an HQI ballast if I choose to later on.

Myka · #4 02-13-2009, 06:00 AM

And the search continues...

mseepman · #5 02-13-2009, 03:40 PM

Hey, is this the "cube" that I picked up for you or the breeder that you already had running?

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Originally Posted by Myka

SE have less hot spots than DE; more even intensity, SE reflectors are better than DE, and SE cover a larger area than DE (I'm putting it over my 36" 40g tank). I also have the option of over-driving the bulb with an HQI ballast if I choose to later on.

Myka · #6 02-13-2009, 03:43 PM

For the 40g breeder. I have to figure out what I'm doing long-term before I set up that cube, but I think I'm going to put African Cichlids in that tank. Oh so boring to a salt fanatic, I know!

mseepman · #7 02-13-2009, 05:24 PM

Agreed...soooo boring

I think that if you wanted to keep costs down, you could do a very nice softie tank, with Ecorox, bare-bottom, a fishneedit.com light and a bubble magus HOB skimmer. Put fish in as you see fit.

I'd be surprised if you spent much less on a Cichlid tank. Especially with all the locals having softies to frag from.

It's just an idea though.

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Originally Posted by Myka

For the 40g breeder. I have to figure out what I'm doing long-term before I set up that cube, but I think I'm going to put African Cichlids in that tank. Oh so boring to a salt fanatic, I know!

Myka · #8 02-13-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Agreed...soooo boring

I think that if you wanted to keep costs down, you could do a very nice softie tank, with Ecorox, bare-bottom, a fishneedit.com light and a bubble magus HOB skimmer. Put fish in as you see fit.

I'd be surprised if you spent much less on a Cichlid tank. Especially with all the locals having softies to frag from.

It's just an idea though.

I don't like softies (shh!!!). All I need to make a cichlid tank is a (cheap compared to sw) light fixture, and the fish, oh and some sand. I have an Eheim 2026 (if I remember correctly) sitting in my closet collecting dust. In fact, I could probably rig up a light too. I want to put a few hardy, low light plants in the tank too.

Myka · #9 02-16-2009, 09:00 PM

Ttt.

Myka · #10 02-25-2009, 02:47 PM

Edited.