teebone110
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Back for 2025
… my reef took a serious beating earlier this year, officially back in business
… my reef took a serious beating earlier this year, officially back in business
Teebone's Epic 210G SPS Build
- Thread starter teebone110
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- Joined
- Mar 10, 2012
- Location
- Rocky Mountains BC
That is looking quite delicious I must say.
MrHermit85
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- Mar 19, 2013
- Location
- London, Ontario
Damn! That is the dream.
teebone110
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Just a quick update, about a year ago I finally made the switch from my beloved ATI Sunpower + ReefBrite hybrid combo. It served me incredibly well over the years and was hard to let go. Definitely a setup I’ll always appreciate.
I’ve officially transitioned to AquaIllumination 64HD Hydras.
I’m running 6 units mounted perpendicular on an HMS T-channel rail, along with a 66” AquaIllumination Glow Blade mounted to the same rail.
Overall, I’m very happy with the setup. There’s plenty of light (currently dialed back), SPS are growing without issue, and after about a year of stabilization, my LPS are actually responding even better than before.
It’s been a great transition.
I’ve officially transitioned to AquaIllumination 64HD Hydras.
I’m running 6 units mounted perpendicular on an HMS T-channel rail, along with a 66” AquaIllumination Glow Blade mounted to the same rail.
Overall, I’m very happy with the setup. There’s plenty of light (currently dialed back), SPS are growing without issue, and after about a year of stabilization, my LPS are actually responding even better than before.
It’s been a great transition.
MrHermit85
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- Mar 19, 2013
- Location
- London, Ontario
That is awesome to hear! I tried t5 once, I went straight back to my leds. Is that video up top with t5s only?
chrisstevens
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I'm still rocking the sunpower , almost made the switch a few times
teebone110
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Thanks- yes, mainly T5s, and a reefbrite XHO strip. I was hesitant to make th full switch because I had such good luck with my ATI fixture. I don’t think you can lose either way- both get results with different benefits.
teebone110
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That’s awesome! Tried- tested- and true!
If I recall, you’ve been running that fixture for a long time. Those fixtures are well made. I did have to change out the ballasts, but other than that- it ran like a tank
chrisstevens
Member
Exactly. I think i've had mine for about 12 years and haven't replaced a ballast yet. I did replace a couple end caps though. i have a 10 bulb powermodule in the basement that i,ve replaced 3 ballasts on, and have thought of running it on the display but might just add a couple reefbrites to get that pop.
Copperkills
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- Nov 8, 2015
- Location
- London
Glad to see an OG still going strong looking good brother
- Joined
- Mar 10, 2012
- Location
- Rocky Mountains BC
If I was being honest, I had the VERY best results with T5/MH. Heat and the bulb cost was the only reason I switched to LEDs.
LEDs were great for sps, BUT when I started, it was just me sticking LEDS onto a heat sink, so I had a lot of experimentation. Once the deep blues were available however, everything turned around. If I did it again, I'd likely want to add some T5s to the mix, even with the cost.
I'd also be a lot more careful with lighting and my eyes. Haven't had a single dry/burning eyeball since I moved. Take care with those wavelengths boys!
I do miss watching my little sps colonies grow.
LEDs were great for sps, BUT when I started, it was just me sticking LEDS onto a heat sink, so I had a lot of experimentation. Once the deep blues were available however, everything turned around. If I did it again, I'd likely want to add some T5s to the mix, even with the cost.
I'd also be a lot more careful with lighting and my eyes. Haven't had a single dry/burning eyeball since I moved. Take care with those wavelengths boys!
I do miss watching my little sps colonies grow.