Kevin's NEW reef build thread
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nissan577
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Originally Posted by WangoTango http:///forum/thread/383131/kevin-s-new-reef-build-thread/40#post_3350118
Neither will the PCs. IMO go with either the HQI or LEDs. For every person having trouble with SPS and LEDs there's a person having great success. IMO a 50/50 white/blue split isn't always the best way to go.
wango,
sps wont do good with any type of leds. for some odd reason the sps like stated above wont come out with there true colors. for that just buy t5 or HQI
Originally Posted by WangoTango http:///forum/thread/383131/kevin-s-new-reef-build-thread/40#post_3350118
Neither will the PCs. IMO go with either the HQI or LEDs. For every person having trouble with SPS and LEDs there's a person having great success. IMO a 50/50 white/blue split isn't always the best way to go.
wango,
sps wont do good with any type of leds. for some odd reason the sps like stated above wont come out with there true colors. for that just buy t5 or HQI
acrylic51
Active Member
I disagree with this statement, and just as WangoTango stated it's 50/50......Nissan577 what proof is there actually in the statement though?
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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383131/kevin-s-new-reef-build-thread/60#post_3350186
wango,
sps wont do good with any type of leds. for some odd reason the sps like stated above wont come out with there true colors. for that just buy t5 or HQI
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Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/383131/kevin-s-new-reef-build-thread/60#post_3350186
wango,
sps wont do good with any type of leds. for some odd reason the sps like stated above wont come out with there true colors. for that just buy t5 or HQI
nissan577
Active Member
Shawn when i mean not do good i mean the colors wont come out. Im sure the leds will let the sps grow but if you put the same acro under a led and another acro under MH or t5 you will see the difference. There is no proof im just giving my input on reviews and stories that i heard and saw myself. everyone has there own opinions. some say the LEDs work others say they rather buy MH im just giving my input shawn.
acrylic51
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Understood.....I was just merely pointing out that I have seen a few that have had success with leds and I think there's just not enough information to disprove them at this point. I think there are to many variable between the tanks, that make it hard to somewhat pinpoint what is actually going on. You could make the same claim as to 2 individuals using the same MH bulb ballast combination, and 1 suffers poor results, and the other has great results....To many variables IMO.
nissan577
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383131/kevin-s-new-reef-build-thread/60#post_3350206
Understood.....I was just merely pointing out that I have seen a few that have had success with leds and I think there's just not enough information to disprove them at this point. I think there are to many variable between the tanks, that make it hard to somewhat pinpoint what is actually going on. You could make the same claim as to 2 individuals using the same MH bulb ballast combination, and 1 suffers poor results, and the other has great results....To many variables IMO.
agreed, there are so many pros and cons no one knows what to pick. IMO i think someone should go with what they want
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383131/kevin-s-new-reef-build-thread/60#post_3350206
Understood.....I was just merely pointing out that I have seen a few that have had success with leds and I think there's just not enough information to disprove them at this point. I think there are to many variable between the tanks, that make it hard to somewhat pinpoint what is actually going on. You could make the same claim as to 2 individuals using the same MH bulb ballast combination, and 1 suffers poor results, and the other has great results....To many variables IMO.
agreed, there are so many pros and cons no one knows what to pick. IMO i think someone should go with what they want
acropora12
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Im most likely going hqi. Only time will tell though. ;-)
acropora12
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Alright guys, I am sick of changing my mind every to seconds so I have made my decision on what I am doing. I am going to finish my 36 Bow. I figured it was the best idea because for one I already have the tank and sump/fuge, and I have the tank drilled with overflow on. It's just the most logical idea I could think of. Anywho here she is...a clean slate. I will be posting the new equipment list I have later tonight, stay tuned!
acropora12
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They are not cats they are indeed ferrets. I have 4 of them...bruce, emma, sophie, and bella. 
acropora12
Member
Okay here is the initial list of goodies. More may be added onto it.
36 gallon bow front AGA (drilled by me)
20 gallon long sump/fuge
700gph glass-holes overflow
reef octopus 6" pinwheel in sump skimmer (OCTNWB150)
Air, water, & ice typhoon III 5 stage ro/di unit
Finnex HMO heater with digital remote 200w x2
eheim 1260 hobby pump (634gph) "return"
Koralia evolution 750 x2
koralia nano 425 x2
coralife digital power center
reef crystals 200 gallon mix box
40lbs. Arag-live fiji pink live sand
45lbs. Dfs select premium fiji live rock
salfert test kits
and im still looking for lighting...
i think im going to stick with my original plan and go with a 250w sunpod (24").
Hows that look?
36 gallon bow front AGA (drilled by me)
20 gallon long sump/fuge
700gph glass-holes overflow
reef octopus 6" pinwheel in sump skimmer (OCTNWB150)
Air, water, & ice typhoon III 5 stage ro/di unit
Finnex HMO heater with digital remote 200w x2
eheim 1260 hobby pump (634gph) "return"
Koralia evolution 750 x2
koralia nano 425 x2
coralife digital power center
reef crystals 200 gallon mix box
40lbs. Arag-live fiji pink live sand
45lbs. Dfs select premium fiji live rock
salfert test kits
and im still looking for lighting...
i think im going to stick with my original plan and go with a 250w sunpod (24").
Hows that look?
2quills
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That list looks good to me, Kevin. The powerheads may be a little strong for the 38G tank though. By my calculations with the ones you have on the list are going to give you something like 78x turnover per hour. That's extremely high. Might make a sandstorm in your tank. For SPS dominant 20x-30x is sufficient. In some cases people go upto 50x-60x times but it shouldn't be necissary to go that high in your situation.
acropora12
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So jus the two 750s should be good corey? And i guess i could go that route snapple....we'll see what happens.