60 gallon (previously 45) cube updated on 8/19/2010 - Page 5

Chase31 · #1 01-30-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wisesam

I have changed my light to a Lumenmax Elite + 250W Galaxy ballast.
The light coverage has increased greatly. I am very happy with result.

does this mean you wernt happy with the fish need it light?

wisesam · #2 01-30-2010, 04:28 AM

I find the reflector of fishneedit fixture isn't very good. The coverage area isn't wide enough and a lot of light is spilled. I can immediately tell that sides of the tank is so much brighter with the lumenmax reflector. The ballast of fishneedit is probably not as good as the bulb emits some buzzing sound when it fires up. Galaxy ballast doesn't do that.
I think the fishneedit unit is good for it's price. But I wanted something with better output for my sps.

fishytime · #3 01-30-2010, 04:31 AM

well that certainly punched things up a bit....good choice

...are you easing into the MH?

wisesam · #4 01-30-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

well that certainly punched things up a bit....good choice

...are you easing into the MH?

I hang it 9 inches above surface. Higher than the old unit. It already looks brighter. Corals look fine so far. I may lower it a bit see how the corals will react.