Weetabix7 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I tried an Ushio 20k bulb and it was REALLY blue and kinda dim looking. Tbh, I was never able to find a 70w MH bulb I really liked. What about getting one blue Ecoxotic LED Stunner Strip to accent with a little more blue instead? Link to comment
echopiece Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 I was thinking the same thing about the stunner strip. I have two of them on my other tank and I really like them. That being said, do I have a big decision to make on a 14k bulb? Is ushio ok in 14k? Thanks. Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 An Ushio 14k (in 70w) looks like a really crisp white, not a lot of blue to it. Link to comment
.Newman. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 So this is it huh? any updated FTS or pics of corals? also damsel it up lol Link to comment
brandon429 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 good call I can't wait to see it. a few mos under halides is the reef I really like! Link to comment
echopiece Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 A new update is looming . As I was telling Newman, I had a pretty big setback a few weeks ago. I tried replenishing my 100ml bag of Purigen with bleach per the instructions and after putting it back in the tank lost about $250 worth of corals over night! I even let the purigen soak in ro/di for over 48 hrs continually rinsing it with fresh water. It smelled perfect without any trace of bleach. Needless to say, I will never do that again over an $8 bag of purigen. Anywho, it gave me the opportunity to start over and try a new setup that I've been wanting to do. I bought a new deep blue AGA with black silicone and de-rimmed it. I'm going with white sand and new fiji LR as my other stuff was infested w/ vermitid snails and flatworms. I'm dipping everything I put in this tank from now on. Also, I ordered a 12" 453nm stunner strip and an RKL for mainly temp control. I'll update this thread or start a new one when everything is setup. Link to comment
JayPagi Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 That sucks... we live we learn I guess; can't wait to see the new setup! Link to comment
echopiece Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I know Jay, we are constantly learning in this hobby. The new tank is cycling and almost ready for an update. I've been super busy lately, but will update soon! Link to comment
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