seasalt101
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would like to see pictures of corals kept under different types of lighting from pc up if you post can you please tell me the type of lighting you have and i would love to get a ton of response if you got it flaunt it
looking for pictures w/different types of lighting/reefs
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seasalt101
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nice tank how long you been at it?
seasalt101
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is there any 10k light pictures available? i think i've read somewhere about that being the best lights for coral growth nice pictures maingo
bs21
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Originally Posted by AAnthony
you grew all those corals with blue coloured lighting? everybody i have talked to has told me not to. there is an upside and a downside to it, the upside is it looks cool, but i find the downside is that it dosent really show the coral colours.
anything that uses photosynthesis to grow(plants, algea in corals) uses blu or red light spectrum....red light doesnt penetrate water as deep as blue and is absorbed after couple meters(depending on clarity of water) ....hence the blue light needed for zooxanthellae(algea in corals). the zooxanthellae also absorb red but it is only available to the corals before the the red wavelength is absorbed so blue is what most corals recieve. this is also thought to be the reason for animals that live deeper in ocean to have red pigment because it makes them harder to see ....impossible to see without light source under the water....for protection.
sorry it was off topic but i think its interesting
you grew all those corals with blue coloured lighting? everybody i have talked to has told me not to. there is an upside and a downside to it, the upside is it looks cool, but i find the downside is that it dosent really show the coral colours.
anything that uses photosynthesis to grow(plants, algea in corals) uses blu or red light spectrum....red light doesnt penetrate water as deep as blue and is absorbed after couple meters(depending on clarity of water) ....hence the blue light needed for zooxanthellae(algea in corals). the zooxanthellae also absorb red but it is only available to the corals before the the red wavelength is absorbed so blue is what most corals recieve. this is also thought to be the reason for animals that live deeper in ocean to have red pigment because it makes them harder to see ....impossible to see without light source under the water....for protection.
sorry it was off topic but i think its interesting
seasalt101
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all info appreciated trying to figure it all out before the corals come in/order them i have the 20000k mh 785w but i haven't set them up yet and i am wondering if i should order different bulbs that is why i am wanting different type pictures to compare look vs growth of corals keep them coming everything looks awesome i'm starting to feel like a kid in a candy store
bs21
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here is a link where they do bulb comparison. I think i can link this b/c they dont sell anything but if not i will delete....anyway check this out b/c it even shows some different colorations depending on manufacturer even though bulb has same k rating. http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm page says cant find server or whatever just hit refresh
patrick8929
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55 gallon reef 260w pc lighting
1 and a half years old
50-60 lbs lv rock
1 and a half years old
50-60 lbs lv rock
travis89
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Here's some of my 46 gal reef with 192W pc.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/254621/took-some-pics-what-do-ya-think
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/254621/took-some-pics-what-do-ya-think
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by bs21
here is a link where they do bulb comparison. I think i can link this b/c they dont sell anything but if not i will delete....anyway check this out b/c it even shows some different colorations depending on manufacturer even though bulb has same k rating. http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm page says cant find server or whatever just hit refresh
WOW! Thanks so much for sharing this site. My husband is trying to figure out how to make our canopy and also do retro fit lighting. After seeing this guys website I think it's going to help out a lot. I can't beleive how much work this guy put into this website, but boy, what a help to us noobs. Thanks!
here is a link where they do bulb comparison. I think i can link this b/c they dont sell anything but if not i will delete....anyway check this out b/c it even shows some different colorations depending on manufacturer even though bulb has same k rating. http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm page says cant find server or whatever just hit refresh
WOW! Thanks so much for sharing this site. My husband is trying to figure out how to make our canopy and also do retro fit lighting. After seeing this guys website I think it's going to help out a lot. I can't beleive how much work this guy put into this website, but boy, what a help to us noobs. Thanks!
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by bs21
no problem. but remember there is a plethera of information to be gained here...especially in the archives which is a great place to begin searching for answers
Oh, I agree 100%.
His pictures though on his canopy is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I've also put a thread out on this forum (DIY folder) asking people to show me their Retrofit lighting canopies, so hopefully I'll get even more ideas.
no problem. but remember there is a plethera of information to be gained here...especially in the archives which is a great place to begin searching for answers
Oh, I agree 100%.
seasalt101
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bs21 a great help thank you, and travis your tank looks good the pictures are great keep them coming i'm getting a camera next week when i learn to take a descent pic you can critique mine thanks all
seasalt101
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murph145 i couldn't see your pictures it just said photobucket twice thanks for trying, anymore?
seasalt101
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grilai that tank is beautiful excellant
