A simple question can have simple answers. Upon beginning my journey into this insanely amazing thing called Reef Keeping, I wandered the Tripple W's for knowledge. I was referred by a number of people to a place I wont name, But they think they are the Center of the world of reefs, hence there name...of which I do not speak. The website seemed appropriately popular and I figured it was full of good stuff, which it was...but to find this stuff you had to have alot of time on your hands.
A simple question: Are 4x65w PC Bulbs more intense than 4x54w t5s? Ok...How hard is that??? There are 2 ways to figure this one out. First off, the bulbs need common reflectors (or none at all), color, etc,. Test the Par Reading on the sand bed for both bulbs, and voila! There is your answer.
The answers the poor person who asked the question on the site got: Pure opinions based on uncontrolled environments and bickering at each other. One guy offered to do the test with his own bulbs if a local had a PAR meter to borrow, but than changed his mind and "Put it [the responsibility] on another guy," because he was mad about his post that was merely asking, "If pc reflectors put out 75% of 65w and t5 reflector X put out 85% of 54W how can t5s be Brighter???
To me, those places with the so called "Tank Geniuses" can have their wizzing contests to themselves. A simple question, Even with variable answers CAN be answered simply.
What I like about R2R is that when I ask a question, even a more complex one....I get answers based on facts. Opinions are very important too, and the members here are a lot less prone to letting their egos take over.
Not everyone is born with knowledge on EVERYTHING, let alone bulb types and electrical...its enough learning about calcium your first time for most!!
The point of a Community is to pass knowledge and communicate freely and with respect. Reef 2 Reef has proven themselves (both Modulators and Membranes) as a great place for even the dumbest of people (cuz there aint no stupid questions) to get what they need without the hassle of Mr Know-It-All tainting the waters.
I personally appreciate this a lot and Refer Reefers to this site when ever I meet a new one.
Thanks R2R and all the other members!!!!
A simple question: Are 4x65w PC Bulbs more intense than 4x54w t5s? Ok...How hard is that??? There are 2 ways to figure this one out. First off, the bulbs need common reflectors (or none at all), color, etc,. Test the Par Reading on the sand bed for both bulbs, and voila! There is your answer.
The answers the poor person who asked the question on the site got: Pure opinions based on uncontrolled environments and bickering at each other. One guy offered to do the test with his own bulbs if a local had a PAR meter to borrow, but than changed his mind and "Put it [the responsibility] on another guy," because he was mad about his post that was merely asking, "If pc reflectors put out 75% of 65w and t5 reflector X put out 85% of 54W how can t5s be Brighter???
To me, those places with the so called "Tank Geniuses" can have their wizzing contests to themselves. A simple question, Even with variable answers CAN be answered simply.
What I like about R2R is that when I ask a question, even a more complex one....I get answers based on facts. Opinions are very important too, and the members here are a lot less prone to letting their egos take over.
Not everyone is born with knowledge on EVERYTHING, let alone bulb types and electrical...its enough learning about calcium your first time for most!!
The point of a Community is to pass knowledge and communicate freely and with respect. Reef 2 Reef has proven themselves (both Modulators and Membranes) as a great place for even the dumbest of people (cuz there aint no stupid questions) to get what they need without the hassle of Mr Know-It-All tainting the waters.
I personally appreciate this a lot and Refer Reefers to this site when ever I meet a new one.
Thanks R2R and all the other members!!!!
