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thirdchild

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Tank: Aqua Japan AIO 17 gallon
Lighting: Ecotech Radion xr30w Pro Gen3 with wide angle lens
Return pump: Eheim Compact 1000
Circulation: Ecotech MP10w quiet
Skimmer: Pico Skim 2.0 with a Tetra Whisper 40g
Heating: Eheim Jager 75 watt
Controller: Neptune Apex
Start Date: 3/21/14

Rock: Reef Cleaner Dry Rock
Live stock: Purple Pseudochromi and CUC

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4/19/15 - Just started. The lights, controller, mp10w came from the 40b I shut down. I still have to setup the ATO and add some carbon.
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Just wondering why you were using the wide angle lens for the foot print of your tank. From what I heard wide angle lenses drop PAR by 50% so I was just curious.

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Just wondering why you were using the wide angle lens for the foot print of your tank. From what I heard wide angle lenses drop PAR by 50% so I was just curious.

 

Because he had them on his 40b. Not quite 50% but the Radion still has more then enough PAR output with them. He would be running the radion at 30-40% on this tank with standard lenses or 50-60% with wide lenses.

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Because he had them on his 40b. Not quite 50% but the Radion still has more then enough PAR output with them. He would be running the radion at 30-40% on this tank with standard lenses or 50-60% with wide lenses.

 

Thanks, im using the Radion xr30w Pro as well, debating if I should switch to the wide angle as well. So was wondering if he was running the wide for a different benefit, such as better spread or something.

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Thanks, im using the Radion xr30w Pro as well, debating if I should switch to the wide angle as well. So was wondering if he was running the wide for a different benefit, such as better spread or something.

 

Ya he needed the spread on the old tank. Not on this one.

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Hahaha, I didn't know I had visitors. Yes, it's the light from my last build and I needed the spread for the 40b.

 

I also actually like how the wide angle lens blends the different led colors together. No banding.

 

RIP purple dottyback, hello false percula.

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Just a few pics. My monti at the top is growing pretty well. The millepora and fungias are looking nice and hairy. My jawbreakers are also pretty good. I think I'm ready for something new :lol:

 

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