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I started with MP60s, but couldn't get them above 35-40% without really blowing the sand around (I'm super tempted to try a white bare bottom in any future setups because of this). I currently run the 2 MP40s at 90% in the reefcrest mode, but anti sync. When I had them running in unison the flow would get too low in the lulls of the program. I still get some sand displacement every 2 days, if this wasn't an issue I'd do 100%.
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I started out with some experimenting to decide which bulb combination and LED settings I liked, everybody's preferences differ. I prefer a mostly white tank with a hint of blue, similar to the MH Radium bulbs. Currently I run P+, B+, A, C+, LED, C+, A, B+, P+. The LEDs run 30-40% in the dusk/dawn cycles and 80-90% in the 7hr daylight period. My LEDs are, 100% Blue, 85% Royal, 60% Violet and 0% White.
I tried a mix of every bulb in my first go around, but I prefer to keep the banks mirrored otherwise you can discern a color difference from one side of the tank to the other. Might not be an issue in a non-peninsula tank though.
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Nice set up!
When you say 'A' as a bulb, are you talking the true actinic or aquablue special?
I started out with some experimenting to decide which bulb combination and LED settings I liked, everybody's preferences differ. I prefer a mostly white tank with a hint of blue, similar to the MH Radium bulbs. Currently I run P+, B+, A, C+, LED, C+, A, B+, P+. The LEDs run 30-40% in the dusk/dawn cycles and 80-90% in the 7hr daylight period. My LEDs are, 100% Blue, 85% Royal, 60% Violet and 0% White.
I tried a mix of every bulb in my first go around, but I prefer to keep the banks mirrored otherwise you can discern a color difference from one side of the tank to the other. Might not be an issue in a non-peninsula tank though.
I don’t think I caught the fixture name?
Nvm, I see that it’s an ATI fixture, sorry
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Yes, I'm running the 36" hybrid Ati power module.
This is the best light ever. I try to tell people who post about looking for a light for their tank and I always recommend this light.
I have the 36 inch four bulb version over my reefer 250 and a 36 inch 8 bulb version over my 90 gallon tank. This light grows anything anywhere in your tank.
I saw the teddy bear and the wall design in the first photo and though maybe it was a nursery or child's room? Which as a mother and a reefer got me pretty excited LOL Love to see more, it looks very nice and the tank set-up is sleek for sure.
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The room decor is a product of my wife’s. It took some extreme effort just to convince her the aquarium could be included in the living room. We are space limited in our small apartment.
You have 3 tanks in a small apartment?
Never mind. I got confused by another members reply. Sorry
Gotcha! I love the decor, hope that didn’t come across the wrong way... I’ve just seen pictures of swanky nursery set-ups that looked similar and the teddy made me think of them. She can come decorate my house any day... I’m awful with home decor lol
The dots are simply removable vinyl if you were wondering.
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