WMAS Discussion Forum : New challenges

WMAS Discussion Forum : New challenges http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:48:13 +0000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:15:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42991 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[New challenges : Thanks Larry.Can't do another...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374653&title=new-challenges#374653 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 1:15pm

Thanks Larry.
Can't do another wall. The Dentist likes the appearance of the Wall Hanging Aquarium.
Thank goodness I have been doing lots of tanks without Sumps/Refugiums lately. I know just how to do it.

Can you give me a lead to the source for color popping LED's? Our guest speaker didn't know that much about them, but I believe he is willing to look into it to provide me a custom fixture. Any help will be appreciated.]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:15:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374653&title=new-challenges#374653 <![CDATA[New challenges : I wish I would have seen this...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374034&title=new-challenges#374034 Author: larhalli
Subject: 42991
Posted: September 01 2010 at 11:16am

I wish I would have seen this post a while back. My thought would have been to build a false wall in front of the existing wall so a deeper tank could be used and you could increase the water volume. Below that a cabinet could be built to house the sump, or whatever else.
As for LED lights or fixtures. To build a DIY LED fixture is about the same cost as buying a good combination fixture with metal halide and actinics. A fixture can be made to give that popping effect. You can customize the color combinations to get what you want and in the long run they will save you money over the life of the bulbs because they last about ten years compared to other lights which need to be replaced yearly and are expensive.
]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:16:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374034&title=new-challenges#374034 <![CDATA[New challenges : I agree. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374021&title=new-challenges#374021 Author: bugzme
Subject: 42991
Posted: September 01 2010 at 10:55am

I agree. ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:55:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374021&title=new-challenges#374021 <![CDATA[New challenges : bugzme wrote:Sorry but I have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374018&title=new-challenges#374018 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 42991
Posted: September 01 2010 at 10:28am

bugzme wrote:

Sorry but I have seen very few led tanks with colors popping (certain colors do) unless they are supplemented with good t-5's! Maybe I haven't found the site yet but they have awesome growth.

I would have to somewhat agree. I use T5s on my own tanks, and for most people T5 are the best choice (for now).

My point was not that LEDs are better. My point was address to Mark where he said:

Mark Peterson wrote:

The big problem with LED's is that the manufacturers still haven't caught on to how to use colored LED's to make colors "pop" while growing and fluorescing coral.

Many LED light fixture manufactures are not clueless in regards to reef lighting and they have "caught on". In fact they are pushing the envelope on what can be done with reef lighting. Unfortuanatly most of the LED fixtures that would replace a good T5 setup are too expensive for the average hobbyest, but this will change over time.

]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:28:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=374018&title=new-challenges#374018 <![CDATA[New challenges : Small fish? That's why...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373854&title=new-challenges#373854 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 42991
Posted: August 31 2010 at 9:31am

Small fish? That's why I'll be spending some time with Nano Chris this Thursday. Smile

Painting the back of the tank to hide the wallpaper! I wonder if there is a somewhat transparent midnight blue that could be followed up by a mirrored background to give it the appearance of depth. How about a three coats of paint? A haze coating => aquamarine => midnight blue. Anyone?

For aquascaping I have considered black landscape foam but am leaning toward gluing some sand and rubble(LBTR and LR) in reef patterns to the inside back. I hope this will also help make 4" have the appearance of greater depth.

Jake, please offer suggestions as to where I could get these color popping LED strips.

Edited by Mark Peterson - August 31 2010 at 9:54am]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:31:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373854&title=new-challenges#373854 <![CDATA[New challenges : The only bad thing is once you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373772&title=new-challenges#373772 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 42991
Posted: August 30 2010 at 5:04pm

The only bad thing is once you put them in there it will be a pain to take them out when that little coris wrasse gets to be 6" long. I would go with some of the smaller gobies like hector or rainfords. You could also do firefish, or clown gobies, or even a white rayed shrimp goby. If you could keep the tank cooler a catalina goby would also be cool. You could put a few sexy shrimp in there with a porcelain crab and a coco worm. ]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:04:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373772&title=new-challenges#373772 <![CDATA[New challenges : What about using something like...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373770&title=new-challenges#373770 Author: Luckedout
Subject: 42991
Posted: August 30 2010 at 4:43pm

What about using something like Vida Rock that you can get custom made for the tank. Less headache for you. I would say do a zoa garden with some smaller lps. Then get some small fish. couple small clowns. Maybe a sixline or yellow coris wrasse. ]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:43:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373770&title=new-challenges#373770 <![CDATA[New challenges : Sorry but I have seen very few...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373769&title=new-challenges#373769 Author: bugzme
Subject: 42991
Posted: August 30 2010 at 4:26pm

Sorry but I have seen very few led tanks with colors popping (certain colors do) unless they are supplemented with good t-5's! Maybe I haven't found the site yet but they have awesome growth. ]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:26:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373769&title=new-challenges#373769 <![CDATA[New challenges : Mark Peterson wrote:Yes, he...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373768&title=new-challenges#373768 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 42991
Posted: August 30 2010 at 4:19pm

Mark Peterson wrote:

Yes, he and I discussed that option. The big problem with LED's is that the manufacturers still haven't caught on to how to use colored LED's to make colors "pop" while growing and fluorescing coral.

Blue/white is just plain, well, stupid. Sorry, but that's what I have said for many years about the PC industry and they just never caught on.

I would have to disagree. Although the majority of the LED fixtures are using white and blue, there are more and more RGB or RGBY (no whites!). That basically allows you almost an infinite control of your lighting color. Even some of the basic white and blue fixtures are adding some red and greens to help with better coloration.

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:19:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373768&title=new-challenges#373768 <![CDATA[New challenges : I agree with the above post!! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42991&PID=373439&title=new-challenges#373439 Author: bugzme
Subject: 42991
Posted: August 27 2010 at 4:33pm

I agree with the above post!!

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