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Forum: Lighting 05-15-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 104
Posted By scubasmac
I believe Coralife is the only manufacturer of...

I believe Coralife is the only manufacturer of 30" t5no bulbs...they are also available in their colormax bulb.
Forum: Lighting 04-20-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 186
Posted By scubasmac
Almost any bulb color will grow...

Almost any bulb color will grow plants...typically people use the 6500K bulbs that can be found at the local home improvement store...just be sure to get the 32 watt bulbs that match your fixture....
Forum: Lighting 03-15-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By scubasmac
You can always try 2 and see since its the AH...

You can always try 2 and see since its the AH Supply kits. I believe you are gonna want at least 1 more though depending on plant selection. This will also give you better spread over the 18" depth....
Forum: Lighting 01-25-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 239
Posted By scubasmac
The Solarmax HE stands for high...

The Solarmax HE stands for high efficiency...these are the same as T5 normal output.
Forum: Lighting 12-18-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By scubasmac
im also interested in what people think of this. ...

im also interested in what people think of this. the fixture should be about 22" from the substrate which looks perfect...but not sure about the coverage.
Forum: Lighting 01-25-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 334
Posted By scubasmac
Here's where I hope to buy new bulbs when I need...

Here's where I hope to buy new bulbs when I need them. I understand the GE starcoat is a good brand
...
Forum: Aquascaping 01-16-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,530
Posted By scubasmac
the mopani wood in my 90 leached tannins for...

the mopani wood in my 90 leached tannins for about 3-4 months. i had soaked it for a month while changing the water every other day before it went in the tank. hang in there
oh yeah that was with...
Forum: Lighting 12-31-2011, 01:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By scubasmac
this is what interested me is some par numbers ...

this is what interested me is some par numbers

http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/02/ecoxotic-panorama-module-par-numbers.html

seems about perfect at 18" from substrate
Forum: Lighting 12-31-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By scubasmac
check out ecoxotic's website....they offer that...

check out ecoxotic's website....they offer that version in a freshwater application with 6500K leds and some blue ones.
Forum: Lighting 12-31-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By scubasmac
I've been checking out these as possibilities for...

I've been checking out these as possibilities for an Elos mini but they are just as expensive
...
Forum: Lighting 12-31-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By scubasmac
I was leaning toward that 12 cree kit. Would I...

I was leaning toward that 12 cree kit. Would I just get the predrilled and tapped heatsink for the spacing? What color combination would be best? I've read where at least 5:1 ratio of Cool...
Forum: Lighting 12-30-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By scubasmac
Any ideas?

Any ideas?
Forum: Lighting 12-28-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By scubasmac
LED over Elos mini

I picked up an Elos mini from a local hobbyist and TPT member. I want to a DIY Led light over it to give around 40 umols of par since I'm running this tank non-CO2. Tank is about 17"x17" footprint...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-28-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 927
Posted By scubasmac
Have you considered a scholarship?

Have you considered a scholarship?
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By scubasmac
There's no way I would replace an Eheim pump with...

There's no way I would replace an Eheim pump with a Mag drive. Try to identify what the sound is exactly. If you have the return for the pump hard piped it would help to use a short piece of...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-02-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By scubasmac
I like to use window tint. The 2.5-5% works...

I like to use window tint. The 2.5-5% works well. U cannot see thru it unless the tank is backlit and u can remove it if need be.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 08-27-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 674
Posted By scubasmac
Most wal-marts have battery operated air pumps in...

Most wal-marts have battery operated air pumps in the fishing section designed to keep bait alive
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-20-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By scubasmac
That probably means you've sent a text about sir...

That probably means you've sent a text about sir long dong....that's funny as hell
Forum: Lighting 04-01-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,432
Posted By scubasmac
alvagoldbook, the solarmax HE is not really...

alvagoldbook, the solarmax HE is not really sealed. The acrylic shield just slides into place from one end of the fixture. If you look on the ends you can see the slot where it comes out.
Forum: Lighting 03-14-2011, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 320
Posted By scubasmac
I just bought 4 of the coralife t5's from big...

I just bought 4 of the coralife t5's from big al's. They were very well packaged. Each bulb was bubble wrapped in its own cardboard tube. I even had that was defective. It would fire then...
Forum: Lighting 03-02-2011, 02:14 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,932
Posted By scubasmac
Im hoping they will still work. I just picked up...

Im hoping they will still work. I just picked up 2 of the Solarmax HE fixtures to put over my 90gal. They have a lot better reflector than the Coralife and are spaced a little further apart. Wish...
Forum: Lighting 02-21-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By scubasmac
That will fit. My canopy is one with glass tops...

That will fit. My canopy is one with glass tops built into it. I can leave them open
Forum: Lighting 02-20-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By scubasmac
Question for those with catalina fixture

How tall above the rim of the tank is it to the highest point on the solar t5ho catalina fixtures when using the legs? Just wanna be sure it will fit inside my canopy.

Thanks
Forum: Lighting 02-03-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,554
Posted By scubasmac
No problem...I'm still several weeks away from...

No problem...I'm still several weeks away from water anyways. Just trying to figure out this lighting thing.
Forum: Lighting 02-03-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,554
Posted By scubasmac
Any updates on running the T5NO in the Catalina...

Any updates on running the T5NO in the Catalina fixture? That will be a nice option on my 90 gal I'm setting up. That would give me options to run 2, 3, or 4 bulbs for good spread on the 18" tank...
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