Guys,
Here are some pictures of my 465 gallon with new Hamilton Technology Cozumel Sun Reflectors. I replaced the 4x LM Elites I had with these because I could not get them low enough over the tank to provide adequate coverage without severe spotlighting. These reflectors do not spotlight, and I have the bottom of the pendant 8 inches from the water surface now, compared to the 20" above the tank I had to raise the LM Elites to.
The LM Elites are great for a narrower tank, but my tank is 40" wide, so I needed a bit more spread. The larger reflectors allow me to increase the PAR to the corals by lowering the lights. After I installed the Cozumel Suns and lowered them, the tank temp went up a bit, but I installed a fan to blow over the sump when the lights are o, and that has solved any issues r/t temperature. Tank stays at 80 degrees or lower at all times now. I have a 1/2 HP chiller plumbed inline jsut in case, but it has not come on since I installed the fan.
Dave
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Here are some pictures of my 465 gallon with new Hamilton Technology Cozumel Sun Reflectors. I replaced the 4x LM Elites I had with these because I could not get them low enough over the tank to provide adequate coverage without severe spotlighting. These reflectors do not spotlight, and I have the bottom of the pendant 8 inches from the water surface now, compared to the 20" above the tank I had to raise the LM Elites to.
The LM Elites are great for a narrower tank, but my tank is 40" wide, so I needed a bit more spread. The larger reflectors allow me to increase the PAR to the corals by lowering the lights. After I installed the Cozumel Suns and lowered them, the tank temp went up a bit, but I installed a fan to blow over the sump when the lights are o, and that has solved any issues r/t temperature. Tank stays at 80 degrees or lower at all times now. I have a 1/2 HP chiller plumbed inline jsut in case, but it has not come on since I installed the fan.
Dave
. Looks great!
