My bubble tip Anemone..

[Mek0ng]

I have 500w on 174L which is a lot.

500watt on ~46 gallons!? Gheeze what kinda lights?

[jdak]

I have 500w on 174L which is a lot.

500watt on ~46 gallons!? Gheeze what kinda lights?

Dual 250w MH 14k. SPS's are eating it up. Leathers are liking it too. Big difference from the PC's i was using.

[Mek0ng]

I have 500w on 174L which is a lot.

500watt on ~46 gallons!? Gheeze what kinda lights?

Dual 250w MH 14k. SPS's are eating it up. Leathers are liking it too. Big difference from the PC's i was using.

Is that a 48" tank? Just wondering, because I though one 250 watt on a 36" would be more than enough.

[jdak]

Is that a 48" tank? Just wondering, because I though one 250 watt on a 36" would be more than enough.

Nope, its a 36" with a support brace in the middle. I know it's overkill but the dual 150w was not available unless i went elsewhere and spent more money. Plus i figure i technically could use it on a 48" tank if i ever upgraded.

[bauk]

I really like my T5 HO i just got. Everything built-in, timers, moonlights, one powercord for 8 sets of lights. EAsy and clean looking. It was 300$ but totally worth it. Ive seen em online for 275$ US dollars

I realy understand... but 300.. that is the money i have for a hole year.. but than shoes, clothes and more like that stuff

I've found a store that have al the stuf for a nice price, so i build it self.. And yes with individual reflectors!

[bauk]

I've got new light, and nobody like it ( i do! ) that it is zo bright. My gsp is hiding, my anemone is hiding and my soft corals al look white.. i think in a time it will be beteer, but for now it doen'st look nice.. And i only have 2 lamps now instead of 4 or 5... I hope they get used of it.. i hope..

[Pufferpunk]

You need to acclimate a tank to a new light or everything will go into light shock & bleach. Either put several layers of screening over the light or lift it high above the tank, lowering it a little every week. What kind of bulbs are they?

[bauk]

I've tried to find stuf for screening the light, but that does not work. And lift it above the tank is not an option

I can not explain how i did it in englisch.. I will make a pic tonight!

[Mek0ng]

I've tried to find stuf for screening the light

Look for the stuff that you would use to repair a window screen, the type to keep bugs out, cut it into strips the size of your tank, layer on a few layers (I dont think there is a rule of thumb, but check reef central or something), and every few days take another off.

[Pufferpunk]

It is very possible to bleach/kill all the corals in your tank, without adjusting it to the stronger light.

[bauk]

Thx, i will try that!