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are worried about water temp ? i just got a small fan and have it turn on when my mh's come on and in a canopy i would do a push/pull with some computer fansI'm actually most concerned about heat with a canopy. I guess starting slow is the way to go.
could this japanese led be a true halides alternative, the spectrum seems great?
SPECTRA SP200|BlueHarbor
Reef Depth Spectrum Reproduction Coral Grower LED Light to meet the rigorous demands of aquarium facilities and research facilities.www.blueharbor.co.jp
I agree the shimmer doesn't look as natural as MH in the video.Beautiful tank, but it doesn't resemble halides at all to me (15 yr halide vet here).... Looks really pixelated, and the muted shimmer is short and sporadic (staticy?), not long and wavy like you would see with a halide.
Best may be a rabbit hole. Many will say the Radium...either 250 or 400. 250 needs an HQI ballast to be driven properly but the hqi setting on a selectable ballast comes pretty close.Wich is the best halides bulb still available actually?
I agree the shimmer doesn't look as natural as MH in the video.
the spectrum looks nice to the eye. When I start to count how man fixtures it's taking to light that tank though, wow! When looking at the hermits on the sand ect, the tank doesn't look that big but maybe I'm wrong. Not to take away from the health or beauty of the tank, it's very nicely colored and well cared for. Serious skill there.
I miss my MH/led combo on my current tank. I still think about going back to it all the time.
Agreed for sure, the display is beautiful (and admittedly, nicer/larger/prettier livestock than I've been able to manage). Spectrum is solid, and closer to daylight (halide) color temperature vs your standard LED display. My opinion was that considering this a "halide replacement" was stretching.
I'd argue Hamilton. They still have bulbs available in multiple spectrums I prefer 14k but I believe their 20k mimic radiums fairly closely. I still have to try those though.Wich is the best halides bulb still available actually?
Yes, the Hamilton 20K on electronic ballast looks very similar to Radium on M80. Great bulb!I'd argue Hamilton. They still have bulbs available in multiple spectrums I prefer 14k but I believe their 20k mimic radiums fairly closely. I still have to try those though.
I am frustrated that the manufactures of controllers seem to have forgotten about us halide users. The interference with the Hydros made it impossible to use, I had to change directions and order an Apex. I am having issues with the new LLS sensor, but it is much less than with the Hydros.
The LLS meter gives me a false low reading while the halides are on. I’m also getting an intermittent alarm from the sensor when the halides are on. The alarm is going on and off randomly every few seconds even when the water level is within the range.What issues are you seeing? I have not seen any with my LLS's and halides
The LLS meter gives me a false low reading while the halides are on. I’m also getting an intermittent alarm from the sensor when the halides are on. The alarm is going on and off randomly every few seconds even when the water level is within the range.
Neptune CSR said that none of the beta testers used halides.
What ballast do you run?The LLS meter gives me a false low reading while the halides are on. I’m also getting an intermittent alarm from the sensor when the halides are on. The alarm is going on and off randomly every few seconds even when the water level is within the range.
Neptune CSR said that none of the beta testers used halides.
radiums changed how they make them the new style will not last long being overdriven on hqi ballasts.Best may be a rabbit hole. Many will say the Radium...either 250 or 400. 250 needs an HQI ballast to be driven properly but the hqi setting on a selectable ballast comes pretty close.
If you’re looking for a little more punch and (IMHO) a bulb that grows sticks a bit faster but a little bit more white than blue I’d say the Ushio 14k is tough to beat.