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02-05-2010, 04:19 PM
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02-05-2010, 05:04 PM
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Well, first off I don't have a meter to say what my par is. My tank isn't the same size as yours so my issues could be completely different. I'm running a 400 watt XM 20K in a 22" squared luminarc reflector over my cube, which is 24x24x22". Some corals that are dead center, and 10" below the water surface are colorful and thriving. While others at the same hight and off to the side are brown but still have polyp extension.
What I've been thinking for the past while is that the reflector may have hot spots which may be burning some of the corals. Thus I have the light quite high over the tank, like 14-16" above the water. Now I'm second guessing my theory, and wondering if these "unhealthy" corals aren't getting enough light. By using your readings with a similar bulb and reflector as a base-line, how much higher do you think the par would be if you had a 400 watt bulb instead of the 250? In your opinion and based on the readings you posted on this thread, what is the optimum par reading for the corals you have. It might give me a better idea of where I stand with mine. Thanks, Danny
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02-14-2010, 12:45 AM
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first, if a mod is reading this, please move this thread to tank journal forum. Thank you in advance!
what are your phosphates and nitrates at? If I used a 400w, I assume the ratings would be higher, but the spread would be similar. That's where I think the 1 MH reflector was suffering in my setup. I was fine with the par readings, and if I put 2 mh's on the tank, it would be fine. quick param update, video to follow     ________ LIVE SEX Last edited by imcosmokramer; 08-14-2011 at 07:34 AM.
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02-14-2010, 06:09 AM
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03-27-2010, 08:55 PM
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ok, the rebuilding begins. I got some new corals, namely:
ORA borrealis, bellina, hawkins, wooly green, plum crazy, purple plasma here are a few pics:   ________ Sharai.4sex cam Last edited by imcosmokramer; 08-14-2011 at 07:43 AM.
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03-27-2010, 08:59 PM
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good to see you back.
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03-28-2010, 01:31 PM
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03-28-2010, 09:36 PM
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i see on your profile page, you found out what caused your crash. care to tell.
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03-28-2010, 10:58 PM
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