Thanks I forgot that. I plan on running 10K Ushios which are universal burn position.Awesome fixture, but keep in mind that not all MH bulbs are designed to operate in the vertical "Base Up" position.
Example - The Radium 20K can only be operated +-55 deg from horizontal per the datasheet and package label.
No I'm waiting on a socket extender that's needed for the OG. It was designed for a 1000 wat bulb so the 250, 400, and 600's need the extender. Also just realized, a member above reminded me, the Radiums are horizontal burn position only. The Ushios are universal.
Where did you order the extruded aluminum with the tabs at?No I'm waiting on a socket extender that's needed for the OG. It was designed for a 1000 wat bulb so the 250, 400, and 600's need the extender. Also just realized, a member above reminded me, the Radiums are horizontal burn position only. The Ushios are universal.
I have 2 horizontal reflectors and the vertical OG.
I picked up and old school 24×13×8" hood for $20 and will test it also.
It will take some time to come up with a way to mount the meridian to the OG and a fixture that supposts both.
I will get a par map and pic once the extender arrive in a few days and I will test all 3 together.
The RB sits on tabs.
Did the color shift as they warmed up? That is REALLY blue... wowGot my RB fixture hung and fired up yesterday. Right now it’s probably around 15” above waterline so I’ll definitely be dropping it to somewhere around 10-12” to reduce spill. These are 20k aquabrite bulbs no filter on phone lense so it’s crazy blue. These bulbs in person are nice but I am probably going to try some 14k still
Nice! Are you running the glass sheild? Also how hot does the fixture get with the glass sheild installed?Got my RB fixture hung and fired up yesterday. Right now it’s probably around 15” above waterline so I’ll definitely be dropping it to somewhere around 10-12” to reduce spill. These are 20k aquabrite bulbs no filter on phone lense so it’s crazy blue. These bulbs in person are nice but I am probably going to try some 14k still
All part were ordered from Tnutz.
Does that how it looks in person or is it not that blue?Got my RB fixture hung and fired up yesterday. Right now it’s probably around 15” above waterline so I’ll definitely be dropping it to somewhere around 10-12” to reduce spill. These are 20k aquabrite bulbs no filter on phone lense so it’s crazy blue. These bulbs in person are nice but I am probably going to try some 14k still
This is bulbs warmed up, at first they are yellowish white and no not at all this blue in person. It’s a very crisp whiteish blue idk hard to put colors into words. I’ll try and get some better pictures with some lenses
Yes I currently have the shields in. It got pretty warm I only ran it for about 45 mins to an hour though, I’m going to look into some way of cooling I think. But I’ll determine once I have them running for hours at a time. And yeah the spill is heavy, hopefully lowering makes it a little more tolerableNice! Are you running the glass sheild? Also how hot does the fixture get with the glass sheild installed?
Yout right about spill as that's quite alot but rather normal for that fixture I would imagine.
Anyone else running the RB's with or without glass and how high are you mounting them.
My last halides were 14" off the surface and it worked well. Still quite a bit of bleed but still appears better and more concentrated than the current RB
The mogals do not need the glass cover. It's there to protect the light from spray. I will run the glass if I run the RB just to protect the bulb.
The heats not an issue just don't touch the fixture, lol. If the tanks temp increases use a Tunze Aquawind.
This is the look I'm after with 10Ks and led supemental.
20K Reefbrite twin arcs no filter (LEDs off): These pics are right on as far as real life color goes.
What bulb and ballast is this?Got my RB fixture hung and fired up yesterday. Right now it’s probably around 15” above waterline so I’ll definitely be dropping it to somewhere around 10-12” to reduce spill. These are 20k aquabrite bulbs no filter on phone lense so it’s crazy blue. These bulbs in person are nice but I am probably going to try some 14k still
Did you get a different pic of the halides sir?
That looks really good!! It looks like white with a hint of blue, is that how it looks in real life?20K Reefbrite twin arcs no filter (LEDs off): These pics are right on as far as real life color goes.
