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Old 01-09-2013, 05:55 AM
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Just an update on the PO4... I've now completed 170 gallons of water change over the last two weeks and the PO4 is now down to .03. The colours on the corals are coming back and overall all, lost only two frags ( thank goodness). I have also started using GFO this weeek to help bringing it down to 0, however this is only going to be temporary.

Moving forward, I will be doing even more water changes on a regular basis (30 gallons every 10 days) as I am seeing a very positive affect on the corals (sps).

As for the red turf algae it looks like I am winning the battle with improved water conditions, the extra mexican turbo snails and my new two bar rabbit fish.

I have also finally set up the Neptune Apex Controller yesterday! Should have done this six months ago...

Lastly, just waiting for the new ... Hope they will be here soon...
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Old 01-09-2013, 06:11 AM
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Sweet buddy! Finally got the apex done eh. It's about time. I can't wait till your new lights get here...
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Old 01-13-2013, 05:30 AM
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Recieved the two Mitras last night and had a chance to peak at one of them... iphone pics...


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Old 01-13-2013, 05:47 AM
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Couldnt wait so I hooked one up to see how the Mitras compared to the Radion G1 with TIR lens...



Placed one between two other Radions (turned off). Please note that the Mitras is above the Radions and the light spread is somewhat limited. I have it set close to the max...



The first thing I had noticed are the colours. IMHO, the lights from the Mitras are the closest resembling T5s. The colours are better spread then the Radions and even the pics turn out sharper and colours being more vibrant (even with a iphone).
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Old 01-13-2013, 05:51 AM
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Here are a few top down pics taken with a Iphone (pls excuse the crappy pics)...


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The Colours are richer and I am seeing different colours on the corals that I have not noticed before... The colour separation are amazing... here is pic of several different types of zoos...
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Pic taken with the Mitras over the left side of the tank...

Pic taken with the Radions over the same side...


I still like the Radions and I intend to keep the ones I already have for my upcoming "garage" tank... I am very impressed with what I have seen so far of the Mitras and IMO definitely worth the $ ( at least for me).
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I am coming over!
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Great! I could use a hand to help me set up the second tank... Drats... gotta spend more $ on another skimmer...
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