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Austyn's 125 Gal mixed reef...
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and cheers
First off the canopy and lights look fantastic.
So the fixtures will be sitting on top of the canopy? And I have to assume you have cut-outs for these lights.
One note…from my experience with a nano-canopy….is that canopy completely closed up? If so, the issue I had was moisture condensing on the fixture Here’s a photo of that moisture:
What I did to fix this was to put a piece of plexiglass over the hole, held in place with a frame. Here it is, upside down on the floor…and hard to see the plexi…but it’s there.
I also put vents in the canopy to relieve some of the moisture. You can see the whole canopy build HERE.
So the fixtures will be sitting on top of the canopy? And I have to assume you have cut-outs for these lights.
One note…from my experience with a nano-canopy….is that canopy completely closed up? If so, the issue I had was moisture condensing on the fixture Here’s a photo of that moisture:
What I did to fix this was to put a piece of plexiglass over the hole, held in place with a frame. Here it is, upside down on the floor…and hard to see the plexi…but it’s there.
I also put vents in the canopy to relieve some of the moisture. You can see the whole canopy build HERE.
First off the canopy and lights look fantastic.
So the fixtures will be sitting on top of the canopy? And I have to assume you have cut-outs for these lights.
One note…from my experience with a nano-canopy….is that canopy completely closed up? If so, the issue I had was moisture condensing on the fixture Here’s a photo of that moisture:
What I did to fix this was to put a piece of plexiglass over the hole, held in place with a frame. Here it is, upside down on the floor…and hard to see the plexi…but it’s there.
I also put vents in the canopy to relieve some of the moisture. You can see the whole canopy build HERE.
Thanks paul. Yes, they are sitting on top. At 20" from water surface. There are 2 cut outs. Reinforced with aluminum tracks that the lights sit on. I'll have to keep an eye on moisture. Didn't notice any with the metal hilides installed.
Thanks john. Getting there. Have to finish the left side still.
So I checked them this morning and it almost seems like they have different blue wave lengths.
Reef radiance has been more than helpfull. Super comunication.
also have a claim with fed ex for damaged package. The box looked like an accordian. And both lights have dented housings. After setting them ip I noticed the different colors. So instead of new housings, now its new lights. Lets see how long this takes. If this goes sour im just switching to phatom leds or hydra 52'S. WELL SEE
Im starting to regret doing the switch. Lol. Been nothing but bad signs since the bigining. I knew giving up metal halides was the wrong choice. Why fix something thats not broken.
Morning rant over lol.
Reef radiance has been more than helpfull. Super comunication.
also have a claim with fed ex for damaged package. The box looked like an accordian. And both lights have dented housings. After setting them ip I noticed the different colors. So instead of new housings, now its new lights. Lets see how long this takes. If this goes sour im just switching to phatom leds or hydra 52'S. WELL SEE
Im starting to regret doing the switch. Lol. Been nothing but bad signs since the bigining. I knew giving up metal halides was the wrong choice. Why fix something thats not broken.
Morning rant over lol.
Annd this is why new lights are on the way
Colors don't match. Something got damaged in shipping. Oh well looks good othrwise
This is set at 15/80/100. For testing. I do give them proops on how freaking bright they are. Wow. I dont see myself setting them higher than 50% for any channel. At 50 % they are just as bright as the MH. And the light spread is amaizing. Not a single light dead spot.
Trying to convince myself they are worth the hassle lol
Is that both lights set at the same lvls? Its amazing the differance between the 2. Sorry to hear about this latest setback, at this point I'd be going insane. Are they working with you to send out new lights or do you have to return these first. If you need a holdover light while you waiting let me know I still have the T5's I took down. Your welcome to it while your waiting.
New lights on the way.
Here they are up and running.
Now that I look back at this pic you can def see the differance in colors.
Beer project #1...
What I really meant was beer #1 of project light it up.
Salud. Stay thirsty my friends.
I'm digging that guitar hanging on tHe wall.
Yeah. Both set at 15/80/100. They are being more than helpful. They will send me new lights first. Appreciate the offer on the tt5'S.i have some back ups if I cant look at it anymore.lol. figured I would have a beer or two until I set them up and emailing and on phone for a couple hours. Turned into a sixer easily lol