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Cust11's 55gal marine aquarium.

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Here are a few recent shots from my 55gal marine tank. Lighting is 20,000k redium but the camera SUCKS!!!, can't macro shot well, and overexposes no matter what. Enjoy!

(sorry I could not get a better picture of the six line wrasse, he runs when he sees the camera)

-Mike
 

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Arenared said:
Mike, try turning off the lights in the room if possible and remove the flash.
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That was without flash and the ceiling fan light was off. That is my GFs craptastic camera. It really has trouble with those bulbs in particular. I might throw in the 14,000k for tomorrow and reshoot. (can't turn the lights off now and swap the bulbs)

-Mike
 
Awesome, I've always wanted a nice aquarium.

I have a betta fish now. Startin' out small. I don't know if that really even counts as "having a fish", but he's cool. His name is Ernie.

Whenever daguin gets back around here, you'll have a fellow aquarium enthusiast. I know he has posted once or twice about his previous and future aquariums, you might try searching for them. I seem to remember him even having a fish that is now living at Sea World once it got too big.


ETA: Found it! http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/1-1-09-4am-33031.html
 
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Neat, thanks for sharing. For what is the 14000k bulb better? What wattage?
 
Cyparagon said:
Neat, thanks for sharing. For what is the 14000k bulb better? What wattage?
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The bulbs are 150 watt. I was implying that the 14,000k bulb would be better to use to take pictures with because my GF's camera overexposes with the 20,000k bulbs.

In general the lower the K (kelvin) rating the more green/yellow the bulb shows. This is FAR better for coral growth! But it leaves this awful murky tint. You would have to use actinic lighting (usually T-5 bulbs) to supplement the "actinic pop". Although the 20,000k bulb will produce slower growth, supplemental lighting is not needed because of how far it is towards ultra-violet.

14,000k seems to be the "middle man" to enthusiasts. It is just the right amount of blue/yellow/green. The 20,000k is much much more blue than the 14,000k. The particular brand I am using doesn't wash out the tank with just blue, it gives a really nice color blend similar to the Phoenix 14,000k bulb

-Mike
 
Cyparagon said:
So 14000k is better for growth, and 20000k is better for appearance?
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In all honesty 6700k is the best for growth. It all comes down to owners prefrence. Some will use a 6700k and supplement 420nm (actinic) while others will use 14,000k,18,000k, or 20,000k bulbs and need no supplements. Every combination looks different. I have only mentioned Metal Haldies so far. There are a few other lighting options as well. Flourecent (T-5, T-12) or power compact.

-Mike
 
If you want to drive down to Upland, Ca I can hook you up with a 400 gallon, all glass, aquarium ;)

Bring a truck and four strong men with you


Peace,
dave

pullbangdead said:
Awesome, I've always wanted a nice aquarium.

I have a betta fish now. Startin' out small. I don't know if that really even counts as "having a fish", but he's cool. His name is Ernie.

Whenever daguin gets back around here, you'll have a fellow aquarium enthusiast. I know he has posted once or twice about his previous and future aquariums, you might try searching for them. I seem to remember him even having a fish that is now living at Sea World once it got too big.


ETA: Found it! http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/1-1-09-4am-33031.html
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LOL, current apartment complex limit is ~30 gal or so. Maybe in a couple of years? :D

Thanks for the offer, though. :thanks:
 
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