lighting shadow
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Topic: lighting shadow
Posted By: mdawson8931
Subject: lighting shadow
Date Posted: September 01 2003 at 8:35pm
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I have a problem, I installed a new light today but the brace on the tank is casting a shadow. Is there a problem with removing the brace? The tank is a 45gal, 36inch long by 24inches deep and 12inches wide. Thanks ------------- Mike Layton, Ut. |
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Posted By: Marcus
Date Posted: September 01 2003 at 9:42pm
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Mike, the brace is there for a reason and if you remove it, you should replace it with a clear acrylic brace. I hope you like the halide.
Marcus |
Posted By: mdawson8931
Date Posted: September 02 2003 at 8:53am
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I was afraid of that. Damn. Ok, A clear one it is. I do like the halide. My clam that I had up towards the top took a dive, Guessing he didnt want to be there anymore. ------------- Mike Layton, Ut. |
Posted By: scroll
Date Posted: September 02 2003 at 9:57am
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if the halide is in the center you should do 2 acrylic braces off to the side or run a 4" brace around the out side. ------------- just my 3 cents shy of a nickel. Ryan 897-2000 1 125 gallon reef 1 120 gallon reef tank and stand custom built by MSM |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: September 02 2003 at 12:52pm
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Once again, a sudden increase of light is not good. Run the MH for longer and longer periods over the course of a couple weeks to allow clams and coral a chance to acclimate. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Marcus
Date Posted: September 02 2003 at 4:58pm
| Mike, eventually make it so that your halides turn on an hour after your other lights come on and turn it off an hour before the other ones go off. |