this is why t5s rock

[blind1993]

http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/10/19/dutch-reef-event-makes-you-jealous-want-to-move/#more-2536">http://www.reefbuilders.com/2008/10/19/dutch-reef-event-makes-you-jealous-want-to-move/#more-2536</a>

look at all the t5s in the first pic, they are so high up but still giving amazing light.

 

[blind1993]

notice how the better colored corals are under the t5s.

 

[blind1993]

there are 18 in each fixture, and 8 fixtures=144 t5s.

 

[blind1993]

if they are 48in each and overdriving it is 11520 watts or not over driven 7776 watts.

 

[blind1993]

there are 7-8 metal halides on a half as wide tank and they are probably 1000w so 7000w-8000w for a half as wide tank but same lenth, so if they were the same dimensions the t5s would be using 11520w at a higher distance or same but less heat or 14000w-16000w wit more heat and not as good color.

 

[nickskains]

Mines bigger.

 

[skriz]

That's just dumb! Sunlight is free is has far superior par than any bulb will get you. That has to be the most inefficient coral farm in the world!

 

[blind1993]

maybe it is just not feasibile.

 

[skriz]

blind1993;230596 wrote: maybe it is just not feasibile.

Since the sun shines in every corner of the earth, how is it not feasible? A greenhouse, wich they have all over the earth is all you need. OR, solar tubes. Both of which are much much cheaper and better than T5 or MH.

 

[blind1993]

it might be too cold in the area for solar tubes, or it is in someones basment.

 

[mojo]

Skriz;230595 wrote: That's just dumb! Sunlight is free is has far superior par than any bulb will get you. That has to be the most inefficient coral farm in the world!

I'll be launching my tank up unto space next month to benefit from being closer to the sun. Get that stupid atmosphere out of the way - I'll get some awesome PAR. The next mission is to rocket the tank all the way into the sun- Just think of the color I'll get on my acros! "Sunset montiporas"? Pfft- gimme "Sun-roasted montiporas"...

 

[skriz]

blind1993;230616 wrote: it might be too cold in the area for solar tubes, or it is in someones basment.

:lol2:

Heat, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with the use of solar tubes; par is still strong no matter what the temperature is outside.

Pitsburgh gets pretty cold; there's a pretty big coral greenhouse there (Steven Pro)...

 

[blind1993]

Skriz;230620 wrote: :lol2:

Heat, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with the use of solar tubes; par is still strong no matter what the temperature is outside.

Pitsburgh gets pretty cold; there's a pretty big coral greenhouse there (Steven Pro)...

arent solar tubes open at the top and bottom to let air travel inbetween them?

 

[skriz]

mojo;230618 wrote: I'll be launching my tank up unto space next month to benefit from being closer to the sun. Get that stupid atmosphere out of the way - I'll get some awesome PAR. The next mission is to rocket the tank all the way into the sun- Just think of the color I'll get on my acros! "Sunset montiporas"? Pfft- gimme "Sun-roasted montiporas"...

Sweet! I wonder what affect solar radiation will have on redbugs?

 

[skriz]

blind1993;230621 wrote: arent solar tubes open at the top and bottom to let air travel inbetween them?

Wouldn't that also allow water to travel the same path?

 

[blind1993]

Skriz;230623 wrote: Wouldn't that also allow water to travel the same path?

so i am guessing they are closed, then nevermind.

 

[glxtrix]

For those needing information:

Solatubes - or the ones used in the RC link Sun-Dome):
http://www.sun-dome.com/">http://www.sun-dome.com/</a>

The RC link for those needing light reading:
[IMG]http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1457056&perpage=25&pagenumber=1">http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1457056&perpage=25&pagenumber=1</a>

And info on Solatubes that liquid goes through:
[IMG]http://www.qwikstock.com/straw_stir.php?gclid=CP2nreb-tZYCFRJ4xgodC1aMMA">http://www.qwikstock.com/straw_stir.php?gclid=CP2nreb-tZYCFRJ4xgodC1aMMA</a>

 

[FutureInterest]

Its pretty inefficient to have the t5s so high up.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Blind, don't be so deceived to believe that it is only light that causes coral coloration. There are far more factors involved.

 

[blind1993]

jmaneyapanda;231345 wrote: Blind, don't be so deceived to believe that it is only light that causes coral coloration. There are far more factors involved.

well i am pretty sure that the systems are tied together so that only leaves the corals itself and flow.