My very slow process to a SPS dominated 30g

[nanoreefer22]

cali_reef, I'll take one from you. Thats means I'll have to rewire my socket right? Could I meet you tmrw? I'll pm you right now.

Thanks
Kris

 

[nanoreefer22]

Well today the VHO endcaps did make it to my door but!! my dad was asleep and I wasn't home and we missed the delivery. Bad luck I guess, they'll be shipping again tmrw.

I had a question about mounting them though, How far from the water should the VHO bulb be? The MH is about a foot off right now.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Thats my Firefish that my sister named "Paintbrush" cause it looks like someone just painted all over him. I finally was able to take a decent picture of the little guy.

[ April 28, 2005, 10:24 PM: Message edited by: nanoreefer22 ]

 

[jhale]

kris you have to mount the end-caps firmly to the hood, they have to be screwed in place so the bulbs have no chance of moving. the best way to do this is to place the bulbs in the end-caps then mark the locations of the end-caps in the hood. take the bulbs out and mount the end-caps, then put the bulbs back in. make sure you test out the wiring first before you mount them. if you have any questions pm me, this has to be done perfectly to be safe.

 

[nanoreefer22]

I understand what your saying. I'll do it just like that. They have to be mounted in place solid. No shaking whatsoever. I'll definately PM you in I have any problems. Don't want to have a fire.(Then the mother would kill me ). I'll be doing it tmrw at around 5 or so. I'll try to post some pics of how it looks?

How high of the water should they be?

 

[jhale]

how high is the top of your hood ? my vho's are about 10" off the water.

 

[nanoreefer22]

The hood is about 13 inches off of the water. I have a plan that would allow me to have the VHO sit at any height.

So you think 10" is ideal? I guess i'll shoot for that.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Pierce, It was nice meeting you and thanks for the reflectors. I'll wait for my dad to get home to wire everything up. I'm pretty sure he'll do a better job than me. I'll post some pictures when I get everything in place.

-Kris

 

[nanoreefer22]

Just got the VHO in there and the new reflector from Pierce. That made a big difference in the amount of light in the tank. The VHO made the tank a whole lot bluer. Heres the pic.

 

[spykes]

wow big diffrence, first one to say this awsome job man

 

[nanoreefer22]

Thanks David. You've gotta see it in person. Next time we trade you'll see. I still have to go over to your place to check out your tank.

 

[Pseudo]

Very Cool Kris. You are well on your way. Th addiction hits everyone sooner or later..Muuhhhaaaa mmuuhhaaa

 

[nanoreefer22]

It sure is. I never thought the SPS addiction would hit me, they used to be just those non moving pieces of stick, now their like my best friend.

 

[cali_reef]

Looks good, how about a shot of the canopy with all the high power consuming bulbs? glad the lights are working out and you didn't get anyone electrocuted.

Keep a close eye on your little sticks in the next few days to make sure they are not getting light shock..

 

[nanoreefer22]

I almost forgot I was adding more intensity. Thanks for the heads up on that. I'm glad no one got electrocuted too. My momma would killed me after I got electrocuted.

Now the entire tank looks like its covered equally with light. No dull spots.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Almost forgot I'll get you the shot of the inside of the canopy in the morning.

 

[jhale]

looks good kris. now you just need to save up for a chiller don't worry I'm in the same boat.

 

[Pseudo]

The tank does look like it is getting the light everywhere now. Maybe you need a tort to test the new light ??

 

[nanoreefer22]

Thanks John, now I really do have to find a way to work this heat thing out.

Kasei, that would be the ultimate test.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Here are the pics you requested.