chimera Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 hope ya dont mind puttputt, just tacking onto the end of your thread since i finally got the last 400W halide and reflector today. same config as yours. i mounted the ballasts on little shelves though to make lifting the lighting hood easier. other than that just the same! couple of questions... got any full pic's of your tank before and after the lights yet? also where did ya get the metal frame from? im looking for something similar when i get around to doing an upgrade, except that it'll be in 2 halves, hung on rails from the ceiling so it can be slid to the sides for easy access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 made the frame at work, and no, no pics yet, plenty of before, but will get the camera from work and take some after. Its made a big difference, as you know, tank much brighter, colours better, shaded areas in full light. Reef sems to think they are weak bulbs, but can't agree (with mine anyway). Much brighter than the arcadia unit, as I'd expected. And moved it down today, leather recovered ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 maybe the reflector brightens them up ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 the reflectors are good, but so are the bulbs, the colours and the brightness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Don't think the reflector brightens them up, would give a more even spread though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 sorry if i missed it but what type of bulbs are they, what k? All looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 14k - SE 400W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 they are same brand as mine, narva's. cant comment on them specifically as i haven't used other brands to compare against. although in saying that, i cant complain on the progress thus far though! still got 2 x T5's to hook up just to kick the blue back a bit and bring a nice spread front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 cool thanks. Do they come in a single ended? EDIT double ended EDIT Whats the par like on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 14k - SE 400W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 sorry DE. Because thats what i have :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 got a new camera today :bounce: :bounce: Heres some pics, still learning how to use it so they will get better LHS of tank RHS of tank purple stag Tri color i think sushi in all her glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 As per normal looks WAY better in real life! That purple acro doesnt even look purple, have a play with the white balance?? sez he who takes crap photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 got a new camera today whats up with everyone getting new cameras all the time! looking awesome, as steve says tutu with white balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 will get better, try these.... Purple acro pink milli blue and green stags blue tip and my favs, lhs and rhs from above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 better already must be those low PAR bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicks Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hey Chemera, Come and take some pictures of my tank, Using 2 x 400w 14k in the Luminarc reflectors and the colours of my Acro's are fantastic. My whole system at home is now well over 2000ltr and i use 150w DE 14k over my soft coral propogation Tanks 250w 16000kDE 16k + t5's over my Acro Frag tank 250w 10000k + Antinics over LPS/Softies and my main display tank which is SPS dominated is 2 x 400w SE 14k. It is also a Zeovit System, uses natural seawater And as I have a good selection of bulbs using different Kelvin rating I can say that the lights on my display tank are the best I have used since I started keeping reef tanks in 1984. If anyone thinks that I am siding with my mate Steve, just PM me and come and see for yourself Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 aaargh, Nick, Chimera is using the same setup as you and me??? and he is certainly very happy with his colour as well. We all have the 400W Narvas, 14k with the reflectors steve bought in. I think you are addressing the wrong person :oops: and I think the colours on my acros are pretty good too. :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I think your right Shawn, you need to take another look at nicks tank the colors are getting better by the week! As I'm sure yours will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I'm sure they will too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 will do nick, about time i came and saw your tank again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I'm thinking light upgrade again....as my house is forsale and it's not my choice I think I can slip in a light up grade when I move and have too setup the tabk again. tank 1450 x 750 x 700D so I'm looking at 3 x 400w plus steves reflectors, balists in the roof. Do you have any T5'S on your tanks? Chimera / Putt Putt? This will increase my light from 750w too 1200w. I like the SS steel frame Putt Putt and are thinking the same, mine will be seen. Would you be happy for people to see the reflectors? After all they are a piece of art. After this I won't be allowed a grain of salt to add but it might be worth it. Its been a few weeks are you still pleased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yes very pleased duke, lights are stunning. Colours in the corals are starting to really come out and all growing well. No need for additional lights IMO, as the are a very nice blue already. I think Chimera still has some T5's going. The lights are good looking in an industrial sort of way Your welcome to come and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I would be keen just need to sort out a time. I'll pm you my phone number etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I think Chimera still has some T5's going. did, sold to wasp. keeping the last 2 to go front/back with the halides. however last months power bill was $450... aye carumba... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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