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August 26th, 2006, 02:16 PM
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Re: Lighting - AquaMedic, PFO, Coralife
great choice!! E-ballasts are awesome two! Something to consider, if your not happy with the AB bulbs that come with the fixture, The phoenix 14k bulbs are great, and if you shop around you can find them for $60 to $70. good luck and post back and let us know how you like it when it comes in.
bryan Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 reef, 200 custom, 38 reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 14 + years Other Intrests: Reefing, boating, outdoors 
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August 26th, 2006, 04:50 PM
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Re: Lighting - AquaMedic, PFO, Coralife
My wife asked last night what about moon lighting...she likes to watch the corals feed...now I don't know what to do.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gallon, new setup Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30yrs
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August 26th, 2006, 08:14 PM
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Re: Lighting - AquaMedic, PFO, Coralife
hey, I have used these for several years and they work great. one will do a
24"x24" square, so depending on your demintions you may need 2 or 3. I didnt use the suction cups though. I pulled the suction cups off and sank screws into the canopy through those holes.(more permanent). they are a little pricey, and there are a lot of other choices out there, but this is the only one I can vouch for. IceCap LED Flexible Moonlight - Marine Depot - Marine and Reef Aquarium Super Store Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 reef, 200 custom, 38 reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 14 + years Other Intrests: Reefing, boating, outdoors
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September 6th, 2006, 02:01 AM
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Re: Lighting - AquaMedic, PFO, Coralife
Well...it arrived..
Does anybody have an owners manual to explain how to install the bulbs, hang the system from the ceiling - it came with two plastic wallboard anchors which seem VERY lightweight considering the weight of the system. I would have thought it would have had 3 steel mounting cables - oh well. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gallon, new setup Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30yrs
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September 6th, 2006, 03:04 AM
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that is surprising, You may have to purchase the hanging kit seperate. I thought it would come with it. they do make a nice sleek hanging kit, it usues metal or stainless braided cables, and adjusting the height is very easy. call champion back, they should be able to help you, also ask gary about how to install the bulbs, I would have a hard time trying to explain it on a forum, But you do need to be carefull alot of people break the bulbs by forcing them, or by not getting them in far enough. let us know how it goes.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 reef, 200 custom, 38 reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 14 + years Other Intrests: Reefing, boating, outdoors
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September 8th, 2006, 03:58 AM
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I talked to Champion...going to use molly bolts to hang from ceiling. When putting it together tongiht - two of the bulbs have cracks in the sides
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gallon, new setup Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30yrs
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September 8th, 2006, 04:29 AM
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Sorry to hear your lights have defects. keep us posted on the customer service from Champion lighting.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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September 8th, 2006, 03:01 PM
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Ask to speak with Gary... and as jhnrb mentioned let us know how things work out for you..
Which bulbs were cracked? PC, VHO, MH? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 92 Gallon Corner, 77 degrees, 800 watts, MR-2R Skimmer, MRC Nilsen, Tunze Stream, Aqua Cont Jr. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years
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September 9th, 2006, 04:59 AM
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I called Champion this morning...they are shipping me two new bulbs. They were the MH bulbs. The T5 bulbs are running now. I sure hope the mollie bolts hold...or I want to be at the office! The tank looks REAL blue without the MH bulbs.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gallon, new setup Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30yrs
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September 23rd, 2006, 06:39 PM
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Re: Lighting - AquaMedic, PFO, Coralife
AquaMedic sent me new bulbs and the unit is all setup. I have 4 timers on the ballasts to I am now ready to figure out what the lighting durations should be.
I am thinking the T5 Atinics from 8am-11pm left MH from 11am-5pm center MH from 1pm-7pm right MH from 3pm-9pm I may move the MH an hour or two later on weekends when we are home Does this sound like too much light? The tank likes the new lights - several algea blooms...but that will die off and the money-plant is growing like crazy Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gallon, new setup Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30yrs
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