New lighting, happier than ever!! - Aquarium Advice

jamal-188 · 12-04-2006, 10:24 AM

I upgraded lighting on my display tank and my prop tank.

On my 95g tank I was using a ESU 2x150w HQI retro w/ 2 96w pc's. I was using XM 20k's and have now switched to two Sunlight Supply Lumen Max reflectors with XM 10k's(out of phoenix 14k's but I'll switch in a few weeks) Was going to use T5 actinics but don't know if I can fit them.

Anyway, the coverage of these reflectors is INSANE. They are a bit expensive but after seeing how they cover my tank I'm overjoyed that I spend the extra $$.

On my prop tank(20"x20"x12") I replaced my 20" 70w HQI Sunpod with another Lumen Max reflector and a 6700k bulb for growth. Coverage is incredible once again. Light distribution under the current fixture was super high directly under the bulb and dropped off 80% by the edges of the tank. With this reflector preliminary light readings show only a 5-8% drop off!! I'll post some pictures tonight if I get a chance.

**Devilishturtles** · 12-04-2006, 11:22 AM

That's awesome. Can't wait to see pictures of the tank.

boardsurfer · 12-05-2006, 12:02 PM

Pictures!

12-04-2006, 10:24 AM	#1
jamal-188 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,809 Images: 9	New lighting, happier than ever!! I upgraded lighting on my display tank and my prop tank. On my 95g tank I was using a ESU 2x150w HQI retro w/ 2 96w pc's. I was using XM 20k's and have now switched to two Sunlight Supply Lumen Max reflectors with XM 10k's(out of phoenix 14k's but I'll switch in a few weeks) Was going to use T5 actinics but don't know if I can fit them. Anyway, the coverage of these reflectors is INSANE. They are a bit expensive but after seeing how they cover my tank I'm overjoyed that I spend the extra $$. On my prop tank(20"x20"x12") I replaced my 20" 70w HQI Sunpod with another Lumen Max reflector and a 6700k bulb for growth. Coverage is incredible once again. Light distribution under the current fixture was super high directly under the bulb and dropped off 80% by the edges of the tank. With this reflector preliminary light readings show only a 5-8% drop off!! I'll post some pictures tonight if I get a chance.

12-04-2006, 11:22 AM	#2
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,898 Images: 17	That's awesome. Can't wait to see pictures of the tank. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

12-05-2006, 12:02 PM	#3
boardsurfer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 470 Images: 12	Pictures! __________________ 55gal, Coralife Lunar Aqualight 4x65watt, 2 Maxi-Jet 1200's, Aqua C Remora, Penguin 330 dual bio-wheel(no wheels), 110lbs LR. 50lbs Sand & CC. Berlin Method of filtration. 1 Yellow-tailed Damsel, 1 Yellow Coral Banded Shrimp, 4 Peppermint Shrimp, 20+ Blue-legged & Mexican Red-legged hermits, many snails, corals.

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