have you ever though about building your own t5 fixture? - Page 4

doctaq · 11-03-2009, 09:00 PM

you only need enough light to see, more light just means more algae

SteveDola · 11-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Im taking it that these tanks arent display tanks, personal use only.

orionduck · 11-03-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDola

Im taking it that these tanks arent display tanks, personal use only.

personal use only

orionduck · 11-06-2009, 02:37 PM

OK,--- here is all of my solution---- I have moved 80% of the coral frag I got from frank (Thanks to frank and all of the help from Boston Reefers Member) to this 14G nano tank(again thanks to my friend who got me a super deal on this oceanic 14g for $65 dollar). I have placed this tank right in front of the windows as you can see.... That way I don't have to turn on the electricity during the day and turn it on after 4pm for 7 hour for me to see it. It is right in the living room where I sit and watch tv.

The 120g will be a fish only tank and I am downsizing all the lighting to 100 watt the most... don't know if this will hurt the fish on the 120g.

Well what do you all think?

Bruno · 11-06-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by orionduck

OK,--- here is all of my solution---- I have moved 80% of the coral frag I got from frank (Thanks to frank and all of the help from Boston Reefers Member) to this 14G nano tank(again thanks to my friend who got me a super deal on this oceanic 14g for $65 dollar). I have placed this tank right in front of the windows as you can see.... That way I don't have to turn on the electricity during the day and turn it on after 4pm for 7 hour for me to see it. It is right in the living room where I sit and watch tv.

The 120g will be a fish only tank and I am downsizing all the lighting to 100 watt the most... don't know if this will hurt the fish on the 120g.

Well what do you all think?

What happens if it's cloudy out????????

jimmyj7090 · 11-06-2009, 02:51 PM

The light doesn't matter for the fish.

orionduck · 11-06-2009, 07:05 PM

Well if it's cloudy outside that is the same as if they are cloudy in the sea---------

orionduck · 11-06-2009, 07:06 PM

Well thank you for all the help----- of u have any more idea please post it here for me to learn----

jimmyj7090 · 11-06-2009, 07:10 PM

for the tank with the corals, I would suggest keeping the light on a timer. The corals do need the light, and if you only turn it on manually it will probably not be enough hours, and would likely be pretty inconsistent which can stress out a lot of things.

Joel A · 11-06-2009, 08:06 PM

that daylight probably wont be sufficient... obviously in the ocean it it, but that's because it's 100% direct sunlight for a long period of time.. not a few hours of partial sunlight, through a window, and through the glass for a few hours a day.

orionduck · 11-06-2009, 08:06 PM

good point i will put it on 8 hour

11-03-2009, 10:40 PM	#62
SteveDola Good Tings Join Date: May 2004 Location: RI Posts: 3,093 iTrader: (14)	Im taking it that these tanks arent display tanks, personal use only. __________________ These pretzels are making me thirsty!

11-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#64
orionduck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malden MA Posts: 120 iTrader: (2)	A solution to fit all OK,--- here is all of my solution---- I have moved 80% of the coral frag I got from frank (Thanks to frank and all of the help from Boston Reefers Member) to this 14G nano tank(again thanks to my friend who got me a super deal on this oceanic 14g for $65 dollar). I have placed this tank right in front of the windows as you can see.... That way I don't have to turn on the electricity during the day and turn it on after 4pm for 7 hour for me to see it. It is right in the living room where I sit and watch tv. The 120g will be a fish only tank and I am downsizing all the lighting to 100 watt the most... don't know if this will hurt the fish on the 120g. Well what do you all think? Attached Images

11-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#66
jimmyj7090 John K Join Date: May 2004 Location: sudbury Posts: 8,796 iTrader: (13)	The light doesn't matter for the fish. __________________ I never LOL, but I use the smile icon often BRS moderator

11-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#69
jimmyj7090 John K Join Date: May 2004 Location: sudbury Posts: 8,796 iTrader: (13)	for the tank with the corals, I would suggest keeping the light on a timer. The corals do need the light, and if you only turn it on manually it will probably not be enough hours, and would likely be pretty inconsistent which can stress out a lot of things. __________________ I never LOL, but I use the smile icon often BRS moderator

11-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#70
Joel A Starting over.. almost. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Easton MA Posts: 3,210 iTrader: (19)	that daylight probably wont be sufficient... obviously in the ocean it it, but that's because it's 100% direct sunlight for a long period of time.. not a few hours of partial sunlight, through a window, and through the glass for a few hours a day. __________________ "Rebuilding". check it out here: http://bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=79589

11-03-2009, 09:00 PM	#61
doctaq Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: boston Posts: 104 iTrader: (1)	you only need enough light to see, more light just means more algae

11-06-2009, 07:05 PM	#67
orionduck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malden MA Posts: 120 iTrader: (2)	Well if it's cloudy outside that is the same as if they are cloudy in the sea---------

11-06-2009, 07:06 PM	#68
orionduck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malden MA Posts: 120 iTrader: (2)	Well thank you for all the help----- of u have any more idea please post it here for me to learn----