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You can special order Spectra or Infinity directly from Germany.Thanks! Almost forgot about Geisemann.
Many have done that lately.
2 X 250W Hamilton 20K + 4 X 54W T5s
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You can special order Spectra or Infinity directly from Germany.Thanks! Almost forgot about Geisemann.
Agreed! Measurements means everything when choosing the right fixture!What is the tank size? Also, you want open too with a sleek fixture, pendants to go into a hood or behind a wall or otherwise do not care about aesthetics? Mixed reef or high light specific stuff?
Recommendations will be different for each of these answers.
Tank is 36x36x16. I have a semi open floating canopy (if that's even a thing?) and the tank is in my living room, but I don't mind a little light spill, as I have that now with my current setup. Acropora, acropora and more acropora. I'm actually setting up a smaller system that I'll move my blasto/micromussa rock to, so the only things non sps/acropora will be a couple goni's on the perimeter and my duncan in the front corner. I also have 3 clams, two maximas and one noae. My ultimate goal is to have acropora on the rocks and clams (on flat rocks) on the sand bed. Just going form memory of my Tahiti trip.Agreed! Measurements means everything when choosing the right fixture!
If you’re into aesthetics, check out Giesemann. If you don’t mind bulky/ugly or want some bolt-on LEDs, reefbriteis an option. Btw the icecap ballasts are triple switchable, reefbrite is only double. Also not sure if you can get reefbrite everywhere, seems like only the USA, which leaves out the other 159 countries…
A 6500k bulb will look very yellow. 14k I’m most brands looks crisp white. (Phoenix 14k appears somewhat violet). 20ks are similar to your typical led look (any color you want, as long as it’s blue…).
I bought and tried almost every led there is on the market, including a lot of stuff that’s not available in the USA that I haven’t seen here on this forum. My conclusion? Metal halide.
I tried running the 10/20k twin arc bulbs. I have 3 fixtures on a 6' tank and the colors often didn't match up. They don't always start white and then turn blue with a restart. I couldn't live with different parts of the tank being different colors.That's cool, I know it makes taking and sharing photos a lot easier and I would probably use it myself, but it seems like the "new" led on the block uses it as a major selling point, kinda funny where we've come in this hobby (and society), but I know social media is here to stay and I've totally embraced it, but there's something lost in the process.
I'm torn between sticking to 6500k or the twin arc bulb 10/20k. Splitting the time from 10k first, then 20k. It's kinda what I'm doing with my Kessil's, peak hours get the whiter look, then slowly ramp down to blue. If I can do halide / kessil I'd be very happy with that look.
Good to know. I would probably go with 14k or 20k, but leaning more towards 14k. It's funny, I remember when 10k bulbs came out, they were so blue compared to the 6500k bulbs. Crazy what we accept over time.I tried running the 10/20k twin arc bulbs. I have 3 fixtures on a 6' tank and the colors often didn't match up. They don't always start white and then turn blue with a restart. I couldn't live with different parts of the tank being different colors.
that would be amazingIt would be interesting to contact Tullio about sending ReefBtite equipment directly to anyone's doors worldwide. That might be a possibility.
that is a sexy fixure lolGiesemann spectra + two reefbrite XHO strips.
I attached two 72" reefbrite XHO strips using black mending plates using the connector bolts to the side panel of the fixture.
I have the ice cap selectable ballasts set at 250 HQI, 3x 250 W Radiums, 4 x 80 W ATI Blue Plus, and the Reefbrite XHOs. The fixture is 12" from the water surface. 72" fixture over an 84 x 34 x 27 " tank.
Good to know. I would probably go with 14k or 20k, but leaning more towards 14k. It's funny, I remember when 10k bulbs came out, they were so blue compared to the 6500k bulbs. Crazy what we accept over time.
If you want to use one fixture you can get the Cozumel, 20" X 20" X 9.5", with 400W bulb placing the corals strategically on the center.Tank is 36x36x16. I have a semi open floating canopy (if that's even a thing?) and the tank is in my living room, but I don't mind a little light spill, as I have that now with my current setup. Acropora, acropora and more acropora. I'm actually setting up a smaller system that I'll move my blasto/micromussa rock to, so the only things non sps/acropora will be a couple goni's on the perimeter and my duncan in the front corner. I also have 3 clams, two maximas and one noae. My ultimate goal is to have acropora on the rocks and clams (on flat rocks) on the sand bed. Just going form memory of my Tahiti trip.
Can you guys get gemmifera and humilis? Lovely!Part of me just wants to have gemmifera, humilis, spaths and clams, then call it a day. But I just love smooth skins too much, so it'll be a mix of acropora.
That is weird.I tried running the 10/20k twin arc bulbs. I have 3 fixtures on a 6' tank and the colors often didn't match up. They don't always start white and then turn blue with a restart. I couldn't live with different parts of the tank being different colors.
When you use 6500K with plants your eyes "feel comfortable" because the majority of the plants are green and your eye accept the green very well. Besides, that is the best spectrum for the plants/algae.I came from the world of planted tanks before this and believe it or not, many 6500k t5 tubes back then (at least among the hobby) were referred to as “blue”. Just funny what our eyes adjust to
I see humilis pop up from time to time. I had a very cool colony in my 22g, but sadly lost it to heavy metals when I moved to the 90g. Gemmifera I haven't seen since I worked on the coral farm in the late 90's.Can you guys get gemmifera and humilis? Lovely!
Thanks! But I may have to use two smaller fixtures. If I had an in-wall tank or closed canopy, then I wouldn't care as much.If you want to use one fixture you can get the Cozumel, 20" X 20" X 9.5", with 400W bulb placing the corals strategically on the center.
German 250W bulb on M80 with a longer photoperiod would also work.
I just love the spread of the Cozumel.
Nice looking fixture, but why add the LEDs?Giesemann spectra + two reefbrite XHO strips.
I attached two 72" reefbrite XHO strips using black mending plates using the connector bolts to the side panel of the fixture.
I have the ice cap selectable ballasts set at 250 HQI, 3x 250 W Radiums, 4 x 80 W ATI Blue Plus, and the Reefbrite XHOs. The fixture is 12" from the water surface. 72" fixture over an 84 x 34 x 27 " tank.
Mainly for aesthetics. The reefbrite XHOs bring out a fluorescence in many of the corals that I enjoy. I don't know how to quantify what they might add in terms of coral growth and health. I believe there would be good growth and coral health without them, but they certainly reveal some stunning colors and fluorescence you would miss otherwise. I have a 12 hour photoperiod. The first and last hour are reefbrites only and it's some of my favorite viewing.Nice looking fixture, but why add the LEDs?
So nice!!! Do you have pictures with "white" light? Close ups, please?I see humilis pop up from time to time. I had a very cool colony in my 22g, but sadly lost it to heavy metals when I moved to the 90g. Gemmifera I haven't seen since I worked on the coral farm in the late 90's.
Here's my 22g and the humilis bottom center. It really thinned out because I only had two Tunze 6040's and way too many colonies in there. The pic is pre filter days.