|
|
|
|
|
#1
02-12-2013, 04:24 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
Like a BOSS.
 
|
|
#2
02-12-2013, 05:28 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
__________________
180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think.
|
|
#3
02-12-2013, 05:29 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Are you going to mount the light right on top, or are you mounting it inside the canopy and cutting holes for the top of the light to vent it?
My tank is close in dimensions, and I tried my light as close as 5" above the tank rim. If you want an idea of light spread, let me know how high it would be mounted and I can take a picture for you .
__________________
|
|
#4
02-12-2013, 05:32 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
the canopy does have a 2 5" x 36" lines cut out of the top and I was wondering if that is going to be enough if not i was going to cut out a piece to allow the light to sit on top...
__________________
180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think.
|
|
#5
02-13-2013, 04:51 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Okay, so I took some shots of the 40" side of my tank, so just a little longer than yours. My tank is also 18" tall, so at 3" deeper I'm sure your sandbed will have pretty decent coverage.
I also kept in mind that with the height of the fixture itself, and leaving some wiggle room for the cord, it takes up about 2½" of space. So this is the light mounted at 3". With the height of the fixture, the top of it is 5½" above the tank rim. Distance from LED's to sandbed is 21". Noticeable cone shape, hard to see the return lines on the left, rocks on left have poor coverage.  Light at 6", 8" inches from top of fixture to tank rim, 24" to sandbed. Koralia clearly visible, returns visible, coverage isn't too bad.  Light at 8" above rim, 10½" from rim to top of fixture, 24" to sandbed. I think this is good coverage, and it's where I usually have my light mounted anyways. The photograph shows fairly even spread with not a huge amount of contrast, and this is much less noticeable to the naked eye also. If you can swing this height, in a 36" wide tank, I think you'll be happy with the results!  Anyways, I think you're in good shape. Depending on the rockwork, a 36" tank might be acceptable at the 6" height, I guess depending on how picky you are, but the light is badass anyways so you're sure to enjoy it! Looking forward to seeing the tank filled and lit up!
__________________
|
|
#6
02-13-2013, 01:40 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Wow man thanks so much dude.
__________________
180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think.
|
|
#7
02-13-2013, 03:02 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Well got the sump baffles in and ready to go
 
__________________
180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think.
|
|
#8
02-21-2013, 01:25 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Well folks I ran into some problems with the tank and its not going to be going where we want. Myself and Tammy were talking and the tank transfer will be put on hold until April or May the reason is we are moving and I don't want to go through the hassle of moving the tank 2 times within 6 months.
But on a good note I have bought some Scollies for the older tank.. all mine yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww      
__________________
180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think.
|
Hybrid Mode
